Qualification Framework

Secondary School

Year 11

NCEA Level 1 credits, generally including English, Maths, Science and Technology subjects

Year 12

48 credits at NCEA Level 2, generally including 12 credits in each of Maths and Physics; Technology subjects highly recommended

Year 13

42-60 credits at NCEA Level 3 and/or UE, including 14 credits in each of Maths and Physics; Technology subjects highly recommended

Year 13

University Entrance, generally including 16-18 Level 3 credits in each of Physics and Calculus (and Chemistry for some specialisations)

Technology subjects highly recommended

Tertiary School

NATIONAL CERTIFICATES IN ENGINEERING

Electrical, Fabrication, Mechanical, Telecommunications Engineering, Fixed Fire Protection Systems, Passive Fire Protection Systems, Fire Detection and Alarm Systems, Passive Fire Protection Installation, Hand Operated Fire Fighting Equipment, Fire Protection Systems Technology (Testing), Fire Protection Systems Technology (Inspections)

NZQF Level 2-5:

Generally three to four years of work-based assessment and some coursework

NZ DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING (NZDE)

Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Fire

NZQF Level 6:

Two years of full-time study or cadetship

NZ DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING PRACTICE (NZDEP)

Civil, Electrical, Mechanical

NZQF Level 6:

Two to four years of work-based assessment

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY [BEngTech]

Civil, Computer + Mobile Systems, Electrical + Electronic, Mechanical, Network + Communications Engineering

NZQF Level 7:

Three years of full-time study

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING [BE OR BE(HONS)]

Biological, Chemical + Process, Civil, Computer Systems, Electrical, Electronic, Environmental, Forest, Mechanical, Mechatronic, Natural Resources, Network + Communications, Product Development, Software Engineering

NZQF Level 8:

Four years of full-time study

Secondary School

Year 11

NCEA Level 1 credits, generally including English, Maths, Science and Technology subjects

Year 12

48 credits at NCEA Level 2, generally including 12 credits in each of Maths and Physics; Technology subjects highly recommended

Year 13

42-60 credits at NCEA Level 3 and/or UE, including 14 credits in each of Maths and Physics; Technology subjects highly recommended

Year 13

University Entrance, generally including 16-18 Level 3 credits in each of Physics and Calculus (and Chemistry for some specialisations)

Technology subjects highly recommended

Tertiary School

NATIONAL CERTIFICATES IN ENGINEERING

NZQF Level 2-5:

Generally three to four years of work-based assessment and some coursework

NZ DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING (NZDE)

Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Fire

NZQF Level 6:

Two years of full-time study or cadetship

NZ DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING PRACTICE (NZDEP)

Civil, Electrical, Mechanical

NZQF Level 6:

Two to four years of work-based assessment

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY [BEngTech]

Civil, Computer + Mobile Systems, Electrical + Electronic, Mechanical, Network + Communications Engineering

NZQF Level 7:

Three years of full-time study

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING [BE OR BE(HONS)]

NZQF Level 8:

Four years of full-time study

Secondary School

Year 11

NCEA Level 1 credits, generally including English, Maths, Science and Technology subjects

Year 12

48 credits at NCEA Level 2, generally including 12 credits in each of Maths and Physics; Technology subjects highly recommended

Year 13

42-60 credits at NCEA Level 3 and/or UE, including 14 credits in each of Maths and Physics; Technology subjects highly recommended

Year 13

University Entrance, generally including 16-18 Level 3 credits in each of Physics and Calculus (and Chemistry for some specialisations)

Technology subjects highly recommended

Tertiary School

NATIONAL CERTIFICATES IN ENGINEERING

NZQF Level 2-5:

Generally three to four years of work-based assessment and some coursework

NZ DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING (NZDE)

Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Fire

NZQF Level 6:

Two years of full-time study or cadetship

NZ DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING PRACTICE (NZDEP)

Civil, Electrical, Mechanical

NZQF Level 6:

Two to four years of work-based assessment

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY [BEngTech]

Civil, Computer + Mobile Systems, Electrical + Electronic, Mechanical, Network + Communications Engineering

NZQF Level 7:

Three years of full-time study

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING [BE OR BE(HONS)]

NZQF Level 8:

Four years of full-time study

Secondary School

Year 11

NCEA Level 1 credits, generally including English, Maths, Science and Technology subjects

Year 12

48 credits at NCEA Level 2, generally including 12 credits in each of Maths and Physics; Technology subjects highly recommended

Year 13

42-60 credits at NCEA Level 3 and/or UE, including 14 credits in each of Maths and Physics; Technology subjects highly recommended

Year 13

University Entrance, generally including 16-18 Level 3 credits in each of Physics and Calculus (and Chemistry for some specialisations)

Technology subjects highly recommended

Tertiary School

NATIONAL CERTIFICATES IN ENGINEERING

NZQF Level 2-5:

Generally three to four years of work-based assessment and some coursework

NZ DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING (NZDE)

Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Fire

NZQF Level 6:

Two years of full-time study or cadetship

NZ DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING PRACTICE (NZDEP)

Civil, Electrical, Mechanical

NZQF Level 6:

Two to four years of work-based assessment

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY [BEngTech]

Civil, Computer + Mobile Systems, Electrical + Electronic, Mechanical, Network + Communications Engineering

NZQF Level 7:

Three years of full-time study

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING [BE OR BE(HONS)]

NZQF Level 8:

Four years of full-time study

MASTER OF ENGINEERING

Master of Engineering

NZQF Level 9:

16 months to 3 years full-time