National Engineering Education Plan Project

The National Engineering Education Plan project was a collaborative research and development venture between all major participants and stakeholders¹ in the New Zealand engineering education sector. Its purpose was to develop a coherent national plan for ensuring that the right number of the right types of graduate is produced to meet New Zealand’s needs.

The project was completed in 2010 and key outcomes of the project were:

A career progression model for the engineering professions

A career progression model for the engineering trades

A statement on the demand for and supply of engineers

A diagram showing engineering study pathways

A unified system for engineering technician education

Study pathway diagrams showing the secondary school subjects that prepare students for careers in engineering

A report on the factors affecting the success of minority groups (Maori, Pasifika and women) in engineering education

Final project Report

¹ The Heads of Engineering of the eight providers of Bachelor of Engineering degrees, the Heads of Engineering in seven Polytechnics, the eight relevant ITOs, and IPENZ the professional body for engineering.