Education delivery
Education providers are at the core of Engineering E2E. As leaders in education you know the complexities of encouraging students, from the time they start school through to employment. Your help is critical for us to present more attractive, flexible and coordinated pathways to engineering careers. With your input we are growing the next generation of innovators in New Zealand. Here are some case studies that show bright ideas and successful strategies for improving delivery of engineering education. Have a read - you might find something you can use to engage students. If you want more information or support, contact us on . And if you have a success story to share, we want to hear from you!
Secondary/Tertiary Engineering Programme: A Waikato initiative starting this year aims to get local students into engineering. Developed by Wintec and two secondary schools, the pilot programme focuses on preparing students to successfully complete the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (NZ... Read More…
A theoretical and practical knowledge of the industry: Engineers holding a New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (NZDE) can consolidate their theoretical knowledge and practical experience to gain a New Zealand Diploma in Engineering Practice (NZDEP). Arunkumar Ramachandran chose this route into an enginee... Read More…
Key learnings from TPP pilot programme: The Techlink Pathways Project (TPP) pilot programme was set up to explore ways to build relationships between tertiary institutions and local secondary schools. It aimed to give students some experience of engineering so that they might consider an ... Read More…
Enabling students to study engineering: Taking the right Science and Maths is a major stumbling block to students enrolling in and succeeding in engineering. At Epsom Girls’ Grammar School, however, a higher than average number of girls go into engineering. What’s the difference? Empoweri... Read More…
Alignment of engineering pathways: The recent reviews of the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (NZDE) and Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BEngTech) have provided an opportunity to: consult with industry and ensure the current qualifications continue to satisfy industry requireme... Read More…
Making links with schools to support STEM : Ensuring students have the background knowledge for successful tertiary study is a crucial factor in promoting engineering pathways. Read More…
Delivering an engineering course to students in three regions: Offering a range of option courses can be problematic; it requires not only tutors with specialist knowledge but also suitable teaching spaces and sufficient numbers of students to make classes viable. One response – delivering a course simultaneous... Read More…
Collaboration to highlight tertiary pathways: Overcoming a general lack of awareness amongst the public about pathways in engineering is a challenge. This year, Unitec and the University of Auckland have tried a new approach to informing students about the Bachelor of Engineering Technology. Read More…
Multidisciplinary project modelling workplace collaboration: The divide between theory and practice adds an extra challenge for graduates joining the workforce. A course being trialled at Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec) has Mechanical and Electrical engineering students modelling a ‘real world’ task ... Read More…
Industry involvement in NZDE course: Education/industry collaboration benefits all parties involved, so Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) has actively engaged with local employers while delivering the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (NZDE) Civil programme. For Paul ... Read More…
NZDE helps cycling entrepreneur grow his business: Entrepreneur Tristan Thomas enrolled in a New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (NZDE) to build the knowledge and practical skills needed to run his own business. Wheelworks, set up as a part-time company in 2007, produces customised bike wheels and no... Read More…
Mentoring Pasifika engineering students: How can educators and employers encourage young Pasifika people into engineering pathways and support them to achieve? We talked to Winston Hiliau, Pacific Mentor for Unitec’s Civil Engineering Department, about his role. Read More…
Practice-based learning: Researchers talked to construction apprentices, engineering cadets and general practice registrars for Knowing Practice – a research project on practice-based learning. Regardless of their individual backgrounds in the construction, engineering or m... Read More…
Alternative pathway to Clinical Engineering: Following last year’s case study about a proposed new qualification – a New Zealand Diploma in Engineering in Clinical Engineering – this month we look at an alternative pathway via existing programmes. Read More…
Industry Advisory Groups: a collaborative approach to engineering: For two spheres which are so closely related, the institutions people study at and the places of work they move on to can seem worlds apart. But when industry and tertiary education organisations (TEOs) work together the benefits for everyone are ob... Read More…
Final year project opens doors for BEngTech graduate: 'Les Poynter’s award-winning robot project for his Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BEngTech) degree has opened up a lot of doors. He’s now enjoying his role as electrical engineer in a consultancy company, and is busy creating another two models... Read More…
Raising awareness of Temporary Works Engineering: The scaffolding industry is trying to raise awareness of its urgent need for temporary works engineers and careers in this field. Many students, graduates and even experienced engineers aren’t aware of the opportunities and demand in temporary works... Read More…
‘Theory without practice is empty, and practice without theory is blind’: When Allie decided to study engineering, she knew how she wanted to learn. “I wanted to study at a place where teachers devote time to each student. I also wanted to build on my strengths – I like to work practically and collaboratively. ITPs like W... Read More…
Engineering Industry Big Day Out: Connecting industry and schools: An Engineering Industry Big Day Out this year helped connect industry and schools in Gisborne. Read More…
Industry – Provider collaboration: New Zealand Diploma of Engineering in Clinical Engineering: The Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT), in collaboration with industry, has developed a new engineering qualification – the New Zealand Diploma of Engineering (NZDE) in Clinical Engineering. Read all about it here. Read More…
Who better to teach engineering students than industry experts? A joint industry – ITP – stakeholder tutoring programme: In this case study Mike Mullany, Head Tutor of NorthTec's NZDE (Civil), talks about the collaborative tutoring programme he set up. 8 out 10 tutors are specialists employed in the engineering industry, giving students a fantastic learning experience... Read More…
Defining engineering roles by qualification: What skills can your engineering employees offer? It’s important to have a sense of the skills your employees with different qualifications bring to your organisation. That way you can offer your workers the best experience, get the best out of them... Read More…
From luck to choice – the steps to a career in Engineering: Should your options in life really come down to luck? We don’t think so. We chatted to Mike about his journey through education to employment in engineering. Mike’s story has helped us identify which steps aren’t yet clear or accessible enough. Whi... Read More…
The BEngTech: doing real world things: Ashley did well at school and knew he wanted to get into a career that was real and practical. Engineering became the obvious goal - but what wasn’t so obvious was the pathway. Now in his third year of the BEngTech, Ashley says that WelTec may not h... Read More…
A Bachelor of Engineering Technology: the perfect way for Amy to achieve her goals: In her mid-twenties and with a new baby daughter, Amy Pauling decided that she needed something more than a science diploma and a job as a lab technician. Amy found the BEngTech - the perfect way for her to achieve her goals. Read More…
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