Otago Polytechnic's work-while-you-learn engineering technology degree has been so successful it may expand, adding a new graduate diploma in asset management.
Another three degree-apprenticeship programmes in architecture, construction management and quantity surveying are all in the pilot stage.
They are being run by the Construction & Infrastructure Centre of Vocational Excellence (ConCOVE), in a move to grow degree apprenticeships in this country.
A Bachelor of Architectural Technology could be set to launch at Canterbury's Ara Institute from the beginning of 2027.
Those studying these degrees are employed and earning a salary, while using their day-to-day work to go towards the requirements in the degree.
Katherine Hall is executive director at ConCOVE. Hana Cadzow is Otago Polytechnic's principal lecturer of engineering technologies.
Construction, engineering and architecture are all subjects that are working towards or already have degree-level apprenticeships. Photo: Supplied / Auckland Transport
