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 2024
Location: UCOL Te Pūkenga 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 2024
Location: UCOL Manawatu in Palmerston North
In School (programmes for current secondary school students)
Level 2
Duration: 1 day a week
Start:
Feb 2024
Location: UCOL Te Pūkenga Wairarapa in Masterton, UCOL Te Pūkenga Whanganui
Other Programmes
Duration: 6 consecutive Fridays
* During the week of Matariki Public Holiday this programme will instead run on Thursday, 27 Jun 2024.
Start:
Apr & May 2024
Location: UCOL Te Pūkenga Manawatū in Palmerston North
Duration: 6 consecutive Fridays
Start:
Oct & Nov 2024
Location: UCOL Te Pūkenga 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 & Aug 2024
Location: UCOL Te Pūkenga Manawatū in Palmerston North

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering
Certificates
Level 5
Duration: 1.5 years part-time (54 weeks)
(See Course Hours & Duration for details)
Start:
2024 dates TBC
Location: UCOL Te Pūkenga Manawatū in Palmerston North
Level 4
Duration: 4 years part-time (up to 36 weeks per year).
(See Course Hours & Duration for details)
Start:
Feb & Aug 2024
Location: UCOL Te Pūkenga Manawatū in Palmerston North
Duration: 8 weeks, one night each week, 5:30 - 8:30pm
Start:
2024 dates TBC
Location: UCOL Te Pūkenga Manawatū in Palmerston North
Level 3
Duration: 1 year full-time
(See Course Hours & Duration for details)
Start:
Feb & Aug 2024
Location: UCOL Te Pūkenga Manawatū in Palmerston North
In School (programmes for current secondary school students)
Level 2
Duration:
Start:
Feb 2024
Location: UCOL Te Pūkenga Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Te Pūkenga Whanganui
Level 2
Duration: One day per week over five weeks (Friday).
Start:
2024 dates TBC
Location: UCOL Te Pūkenga Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Te Pūkenga Whanganui, UCOL Te Pūkenga Wairarapa in Masterton