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Diploma in Geothermal Energy Technology (DipGeothermTech)
This course is available at the following The University of Auckland campuses:
Auckland
Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city, with 1.3 million people.
The Diploma Course in Geothermal Energy Technology was introduced in 1979 to meet a clearly identified demand for the specific training of earth scientists and engineers from developing countries in the exploration, exploitation and utilisation of geothermal energy. The course provides sufficient training for professionals to join a geothermal project at any stage of its development, undertake work in his/her own discipline with confidence, advice co-workers about problems and assist with decision making outside their own areas of expertise.
The Diploma Course covers the full range of scientific and engineering activities associated with geothermal resource use, from initial geoscientific exploration to power system design and operation, including general and specialist topics. Common topics for all students include the current state of technology, reservoir assessment, and characteristics of low, intermediate and high temperature resources. Introductory training in computer programming and numerical analysis is also provided. General papers are taken by earth scientists and engineers in the first semester. Students choose two specialist papers and a project during the second semester. The programme involves field trips (totalling 15 days) teaching field methods and techniques for resource assessment. Classroom and field studies are led by academic staff with the help of experts from government agencies and private industry.
The programme runs from mid-February to mid-November. Intending candidates should have: Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering, or an equivalent level of attainment; Adequate English language skills.
Successful completion of the course leads to the award of the Diploma in Geothermal Energy Technology. The Certificate in Geothermal Energy Technology may be awarded to those with lower grades in the examinations. The precise conditions for the awards are set out in the University Calendar.
The Diploma Course covers the full range of scientific and engineering activities associated with geothermal resource use, from initial geoscientific exploration to power system design and operation, including general and specialist topics. Common topics for all students include the current state of technology, reservoir assessment, and characteristics of low, intermediate and high temperature resources. Introductory training in computer programming and numerical analysis is also provided. General papers are taken by earth scientists and engineers in the first semester. Students choose two specialist papers and a project during the second semester. The programme involves field trips (totalling 15 days) teaching field methods and techniques for resource assessment. Classroom and field studies are led by academic staff with the help of experts from government agencies and private industry.
The programme runs from mid-February to mid-November. Intending candidates should have: Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering, or an equivalent level of attainment; Adequate English language skills.
Successful completion of the course leads to the award of the Diploma in Geothermal Energy Technology. The Certificate in Geothermal Energy Technology may be awarded to those with lower grades in the examinations. The precise conditions for the awards are set out in the University Calendar.
