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Overview

ICA’s diploma in electrical engineering(level 7) is designed for those who want to work with future technology and current market trends in New Zealand. A student who is keen on solving electrical or electronic engineering problems and wants to design systems and administrate networks can join ICA’s “Diploma in Electrical Engineering” (DEE).

The DEE consists of two specializations: 1) Telecommunication and networking, 2) Electronics and embedded systems along with compulsory courses in electrical engineering including mathematics, engineering management and a final project.

Course Details

Course Length

2 Academic Years ( Full Time )

Total credits

240

Programme Level

07

Entry Requirements

Domestic Students

  • Applicants must have a Diploma in Electrical Engineering Level 5 OR

  • Equivalent knowledge and skills such as:

    • First year of the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electrical) (Level 6) OR

    • First year of the University degree in electrical or equivalent

    • National Certificate in electrical (level 4) + Suitable experience. The applicant shall be required to formally apply for the assessments of prior learning; and complete the assessments of prior learning if approved to do so by the DEE programme leader.

    • International Baccalaureate Diploma with 24 points minimum and 2 years relevant work experience

    • Three years relevant work experience and 20 years of age or over. The applicant shall be required to formally apply for the assessments of prior learning; and complete the assessments of prior learning if approved to do so by the DEE programme leader

International Students

  • Applicants must have a Diploma in Electrical Engineering Level 5 OR

  • Equivalent knowledge and skills, such as:

    • 10 years high school + 3 years certificate/diploma in technology OR

    • The first year of Bachelor of Electrical Engineering degree completed and similar qualifications OR

    • First year of the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electrical) (Level 6) OR

    • International Baccalaureate Diploma with 24 points minimum And 2 years relevant work experience OR

    • Three years relevant work experience and 20 years of age or over. The applicant shall be required to formally apply for the assessments of prior learning; and complete the assessments of prior learning if approved to do so by the DEE programme leader

  • Applicants must meet the minimum academic entry requirements and have achieved an overall band score (Academic) of 6.0 IELTS, (writing, speaking, reading and listening bands no less than 5.5) or equivalent (see table 1 below for the IELTS equivalent options). Over and above existing English proficiency may be determined if the medium of instructions in primary and secondary studies was in English OR if the applicant has studied for three years full time in New Zealand, USA, Canada, Australia, and the UK.

English Language Test

You can use the English language tests in the table below to meet ICA’s English language requirements. You must satisfy the requirements in one sitting and results are valid for two years from the date on the test certificate

TestMinimum Requirements

IELTS (Academic)Overall band score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 5.5

Internet-based TOEFL (iBT)Score of 60 (with a writing score of 20)

Paper-based TOEFLScore of 550 (with an essay score of 5 TWE)

Cambridge English: ESOLFCE with a pass at Grade B or CAE with a score of 52

NZCELLevel 4 (Academic)

Pearson Test of English (Academic)PToE (Academic) overall band score of 50 with no band score lower than 42

City & Guilds IESOLB2 Communicator with a score of 66

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL addresses previous qualifications and relevant experience including:

  • Cross credits

  • Assessment of prior learning

  • Credit transfers

Maximum 50% of cross credits may be awarded through RPL and APL. Credit transefrs can be done for all the subjects already passed.The student needs to apply for cross credits at the time of admission application. Once a course of study is approved, then it will not be considered for cross credits.

For more information please click here to download the brochure.

Electrical Engineering Society:

Aim of the Course

This programme aims to provide an advanced programme of study covering core knowledge and skills in electrical and electronics engineering, and two specialist strands: Telecommunications and networking, and Electronics and embedded systems.

The programme has been designed for students who have already completed a course of study in electrical engineering at Level 5, or who have equivalent skills and knowledge, and wish to develop more specialist knowledge and skills.

Course Structure

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