Are you curious about machines and enjoy finding solutions to problems? Then, further your passion into a rewarding career by gaining an engineering qualification from UCOL.
New Zealand industries have high-tech facilities and use modern machinery for production and transportation. Whether it is farming, engineering, or tourism, there is always a high demand for engineers who can keep the facilities and machines running.
At UCOL, you can choose from various study options, including electrical, automotive, fabrication, and mechanical. Our blended delivery model and in-work offering will help you earn a nationally recognised qualification without compromising your job or situation. You will learn from industry experts and hone your skills at the state-of-the-art trade facility resembling a modern factory.
You can study towards a certificate or diploma or join a short programme in engineering. Explore what we offer, and feel free to talk to us!
Electrical
Electrical
Diplomas
Level 6
Duration: 2 years full-time (41 weeks)
Part-time options available.
(See Course Hours & Duration for details)
Start:
Feb 2025
Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North
Certificates
Level 3
Duration: 1 year consisting of 34 teaching weeks and six holiday weeks.
(See Course Hours & Duration for details).
Start:
Feb 2025
Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton, UCOL Horowhenua in Levin
In School (programmes for current secondary school students)
Level 2
Duration: 1 day a week
Start:
Feb 2025
Location: UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton, UCOL Whanganui
Other Programmes
Duration: 6 consecutive Fridays
*During the week of Easter Friday, the programme will run on Thursday 17 April 2025. During the week of ANZAC, the programme will run on Thursday 24 April 2025.
**During the week of Matariki Public Holiday this programme will instead run on Wednesday 18 June 2025.
Start:
Apr 2025
Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North
Duration: 6 consecutive Fridays
Start:
Nov 2024, Oct 2025
Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North
Fabrication Engineering
Fabrication Engineering
Certificates
Level 4
Duration: 4 years part-time (up to 36 weeks per year).
(See Course Hours & Duration for details)
Start:
Feb & Jul 2025
Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Certificates
Level 4
Duration: 4 years part-time (up to 36 weeks per year).
(See Course Hours & Duration for details)
Start:
Feb & Jul 2025
Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North
Duration: 8 weeks, one night each week, 5:30 - 8:30pm
Start:
Feb 2025
Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North
Level 3
Duration: 1 year full-time
(See Course Hours & Duration for details)
Start:
Feb & Aug 2025
Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North
In School (programmes for current secondary school students)
Level 2
Duration:
Start:
Feb 2025
Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton
Level 2
Duration: One day per week over five weeks (Friday).
Start:
Oct 2024
Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton