Diploma In Electrical Engineering (Level 7)
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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.
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.
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
Test |
Minimum 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 TOEFL | Score of 550 (with an essay score of 5 TWE) |
| Cambridge English: ESOL | FCE with a pass at Grade B or CAE with a score of 52 |
| NZCEL | Level 4 (Academic) |
| Pearson Test of English (Academic) | PToE (Academic) overall band score of 50 with no band score lower than 42 |
| City & Guilds IESOL | B2 Communicator with a score of 66 |
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.
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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.
This paper aims to develop theoretical and problem solving skills by understanding and practising number systems, vector algebra and geometry, calculus, multivariable calculus, sequences and series, Laplace and Z- Transforms; Fourier Series and Transforms; and statistics and probabilities. The primary focus of this paper is to build learner’s capabilities to solve engineering problem using contemporary mathematical techniques.
This course intends to apprehend management issues in engineering projects and to tackle problems raised in team work appropriate to contemporary engineering applications. The primary focus of the paper is on planning, managing, scheduling and controlling engineering projects, dealing with team members, time and activity scheduling of work force, risk management, controlling reliability of processes and maintaining quality of products by implementing engineering standards. This course will provide knowledge and skills to the learner to manage and complete projects in a successful way.
This paper aims to enhance problem solving, social capabilities, and technical capabilities of the learners by investigating, proposing, designing and testing a real life electrical engineering problem. The primary focus of the paper is to develop learners’ skills to research, propose, develop, test and troubleshoot an electrical engineering project with a suitable amount of supervision and mentoring facilities.
The paper aims to develop understanding of DC and AC circuit theory with emphasis on circuit analysis, measurements, and operation of test equipment. The paper also covers semiconductor devices such as diodes, bipolar junction transistors (BJTs), Field Effect Transistors (FETs) and transistor based amplifier circuits and designs. Upon completion, leaner will be able to construct, analyse, verify, and troubleshoot discrete-component circuits using appropriate techniques and test equipment.
This course aims to develop a strong foundation of learner’s skills in programming and Computer Aided Design (CAD). Using contemporary programming and CAD tools, learner will develop software and will apply key concepts of software development lifecycle (SDLC). Learner will be introduced to key concepts of object orientated programming and CAD tools which will enable them to develop solutions for various types of engineering problems. The leaners will also explore key design issues, CAD and global trends in engineering design.
This paper aims to construct a deep theoretical knowledge and creative practical skills appropriate to modern electronic communication system. The primary focus of this paper is to transform students into competent and independent practitioners in the field of electronic communication, to a level necessary to gain entry to professional practice with excellence into the electronic communications industry.
This paper aims to develop theoretical and practical approach to understand networking technologies and protocols to design and install LAN and WAN in small, medium and enterprise networks. The primary focus of the paper is to develop skills in learners to install, configure and troubleshoot switching and routing protocols.
This course deals with the fundamental concepts of designing antennas and understanding associated wave propagation. The primary focus of the course is to acquaint learner with fundamentals of electromagnetic radiation with application to antenna theory and design, electromagnetic wave propagation, its scattering and diffraction, with application to understanding wireless communication channels, and finally numerical and asymptotic methods for solving complex electromagnetic wave propagation process.
This paper aims to develop understanding of advanced circuit analysis techniques with emphasis on advanced application, transient responses, three phase circuits, two port network analysis as applied in industry. The paper also covers Fourier analysis of signal and systems; Digital signal processing (DSPs); circuit analysis in s-domain and complex frequency analysis; and use of simulation software for analysis purposes. Upon completion, learner should be able to construct, analyse, verify, and troubleshoot circuits using appropriate techniques, simulation software and test equipment.
This paper aims to develop understanding of electronic devices and signals with emphasis on advanced application, small signal transistor amplifier, power semiconductor devices as applied to power amplifiers. The paper also covers operational amplifier circuits, waveform generation, Fourier analysis. Upon completion, learner should be able to construct, analyse, verify, and troubleshoot discrete component circuits using appropriate techniques and test equipment.
This paper aims to provide in-depth theoretical concepts and practical experience of digital logic and microprocessor based designs. Topics include combinational and sequential logic circuits; microprocessor hardware; and modern Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) to develop microprocessor software. Upon completion, learner should be able to construct, interface and troubleshoot digital logic and microprocessor based circuits using suitable techniques, equipment and software tools.
This paper aims to develop theoretical and practical approach to understand network security concepts, design of a secure network infrastructure and concepts of security and availability with Cryptography and Virtual private Networks (VPNs. Upon completion, learner will be acquaint with skills critically understand security concepts to develop a secure network infrastructure with advanced features of cryptography and VPNs.
This paper aims to develop theoretical and practical approach to understand networking technologies and protocols to design and install LAN and WAN in small, medium and enterprise networks. The primary focus of the paper is to develop skills in learners to install, configure and troubleshoot switching and routing protocols.
This course aims to provide learner(s) with an opportunity to learn fundamentals behind design of wireless sensor networks (WSNs). The primary focus of this course is to give students theoretical concepts and hands-on programming experience with various sensors and sensing platforms.
This paper aims to develop the knowledge and expertise in the function and operation of wireless telecommunication systems. The primary focus of the paper is to train learners about wireless communication fundamentals, key techniques and consequently familiarise them with contemporary wireless telecommunication systems, including cellular systems.
This paper provides a thorough knowledge and understanding of broadband communication systems and provide the learners with the tools to analyse various opportunities in this area. The course focuses on the fundamental concepts of broadband communication including X.25, frame relay, synchronous optical network (Sonet)/ synchronous digital hierarchy (SDH), virtual private network (VPN), digital subscriber line (DSL), integrated service digital network (ISDN) asynchronous transfer mode (ATM), wireless data services, personal mobile communications services (PCS), and the architecture of fibre channel.
The objective of this course is to provide an understanding of optical fibre communication systems. The primary focus of the course is to acquaint learner with fundamentals of fibre optics with application to optical fibre communication system theory and design, optical transmission, optical sources and modulation techniques, optical reception with various photo detectors and noise suppression techniques, finally principles of wave length division multiplexed (WDM) systems, RF photonic system and passive optical networks
This paper aims to develop theoretical and practical approach to understand network security concepts, design of a secure network infrastructure and concepts of security and availability with Cryptography and Virtual private Networks (VPNs. Upon completion, learner will be acquaint with skills critically understand security concepts to develop a secure network infrastructure with advanced features of cryptography and VPNs.
This paper aims to develop theoretical and practical approach to understand networking technologies and protocols to design and install LAN and WAN in small, medium and enterprise networks. The primary focus of the paper is to develop skills in learners to install, configure and troubleshoot switching and routing protocols.
This course aims to provide learner(s) with an opportunity to learn fundamentals behind design of wireless sensor networks (WSNs). The primary focus of this course is to give students theoretical concepts and hands-on programming experience with various sensors and sensing platforms.
This paper aims to develop the knowledge and expertise in the function and operation of wireless telecommunication systems. The primary focus of the paper is to train learners about wireless communication fundamentals, key techniques and consequently familiarise them with contemporary wireless telecommunication systems, including cellular systems.
This paper provides a thorough knowledge and understanding of broadband communication systems and provide the learners with the tools to analyse various opportunities in this area. The course focuses on the fundamental concepts of broadband communication including X.25, frame relay, synchronous optical network (Sonet)/ synchronous digital hierarchy (SDH), virtual private network (VPN), digital subscriber line (DSL), integrated service digital network (ISDN) asynchronous transfer mode (ATM), wireless data services, personal mobile communications services (PCS), and the architecture of fibre channel.
The objective of this course is to provide an understanding of optical fibre communication systems. The primary focus of the course is to acquaint learner with fundamentals of fibre optics with application to optical fibre communication system theory and design, optical transmission, optical sources and modulation techniques, optical reception with various photo detectors and noise suppression techniques, finally principles of wave length division multiplexed (WDM) systems, RF photonic system and passive optical networks