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Overview
This Postgraduate Certificate in Light Metals Reduction Technology from University of Auckland covers practical, advanced concepts – from technological to environmental – related to the light metals reduction industry, especially alumninium.
It runs near a smelter – previous locations have included Bahrain, Dubai, and the USA. Having minimal access restrictions allow opportunities for you to work hands-on and witness processes in person.
Career
Students are generally already employed as engineers in the smelting industry, and this programme tops up your technical underpinnings with knowledge of the in-depth processes necessary for career progression. Those intending to work in process control, as opposed to operations, may be particularly interested in the PGCertLMRTech.
Jobs related to this programme
- Lead engineer
- Process control and improvement superintendent
- Process control engineer
- Technical manager
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Curriculum:
- Section 1 features review and fundamentals assignments (extramural)
- Section 2 focuses on onsite lectures by world experts on each area of technology. These are interspersed with tutorials, group work, assignments, tests and site visits – this allows you to practice the techniques and concepts. You must complete all four courses in order to meet the programme requirements.
- In Section 3, you will complete an extramural advanced topics assignment. This is tailored to a specific technical issue of your interest. Sections 1 and 3 are to be completed from your home in approximately six weeks, and they contribute to your final assessment. Detailed feedback will be provided.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 6 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
60 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Project Management Engineering Management General Engineering & Technology View 62 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in New ZealandExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Other requirements
General requirements
You must have completed either:
- an undergraduate degree in engineering or
- an undergraduate degree in science in a field related to this programme, such as chemistry or physics.
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International
14320 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14320 USD for the full programme during 6 months. -
National
10956 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10956 USD for the full programme during 6 months.
- Domestic: NZ$18,601.20
- International: NZ$24,311
Living costs for Auckland
1400 - 2200 NZD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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