Technology education is serious business in New Zealand. The country?s Ministry of Education emphasizes that the aim of technology education is to allow students to become technologically literate via technical knowledge, technological capability, and comprehending the relationship between technology and society.

There are quite a few facilities on both islands that offer technology courses.? Here are three of the top-rated ones:?

1. Manukau Institute of Technology: You can choose from over 1500 full- or part-time programs at MIT that confer a certificate, diploma, degree, or graduate degree.? Situated in beautiful Manukau City on the North Island, which is New Zealand?s third largest city, MIT serves over 150 different ethnic communities. The MIT Department of Technology offers the most diverse range of engineering courses in New Zealand, including the largest business systems department. Academic rigor is balanced with a focus on applied practical skills. CAD/CAM facilities are state-of-the- art, and the school boasts of a center for the study of plastics.?

2. Southern Institute of Technology:? SIT has a rich heritage of vocational education and training. ?Initially named Southland Polytechnic, it has for 30 years provided a diverse range of subject at a variety of levels, from certificate and diploma to bachelor's degree and post graduate level. Over 9,000 students attend, and the curriculum includes courses in computing, technology, construction, mechanical engineering, and automotive engineering. The School of Electrotechnology offers certificates in electrical engineering and related technologies.

3. Waiariki Institute of Technology: Located on the North Island, WIT offers business and technology courses through six separate schools. Each school offers degrees, diplomas and certificates in their respective subject areas, which include information technology, business management and many others. WIT is known for its extensive partnerships with Industry Training Organizations throughout New Zealand.

Despite their geographic diversity, technical institutes in New Zealand are all dedicated to a practical concentration on technological coursework, providing students with a diverse palette of career choices.? Partnerships with Industry Training Organizations teach students to appreciate the skills needed to find employment after completing study.? For instance, graduates of certificate programs who major in electronics engineering frequently take starting jobs that require hands-on skills for areas such as computer configuration, IPod repair, and network installation.? ?Students looking to move abroad have the kinds of skills other countries want. In the U.S., companies like Rhousemedia are looking for skilled technicians to repair the latest personal devices.? New Zealanders emigrating with engineering certificates can confidently contact companies such as Rhousemedia knowing they have the skills to compete successfully for jobs. ?