Summer School New Zealand. Intensive English and Mechanical Engineering Programme. For more information

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1 Summer School 2016 New Zealand Intensive English and Mechanical Engineering Programme For more information Image: Otago Polytechnic exchange students Marius and Karo on their Explore More NZ adventure. Location: Mount Taranaki, Egmont National Park, New Zealand

2 Aotearoa New Zealand Each year, thousands of students come to beautiful New Zealand for a high quality education in a safe, multicultural environment. New Zealand has a population of four million people, and is one of the least crowded countries in the world. Here, you can enjoy your studies and experience a fun and friendly lifestyle as well! Each of Otago Polytechnic s three campuses offers a different experience. Central campus Queenstown Auckland International Campus Dunedin campus Christchurch Wellington Dunedin Dunedin is New Zealand s student capital, and the country s centre of learning. It is home to about 25,000 students about 20% of the city s population. Dunedin is a safe and beautiful city with a harbour, many beaches and some of the world s rarest wildlife. It has historic buildings, interesting museums and art galleries, and plenty of cafés, bars and restaurants offering cuisine from around the globe. and International info@op.ac.nz Forth Street, Dunedin, Private Bag 1910, New Zealand 9054 Central Otago Central Otago is known for its breath-taking landscape and is the adventure capital of New Zealand. It is often the hottest place in New Zealand in summer and the coldest in winter. Home to about 49,750 people, it has beautiful lakes, rivers and mountains. It offers a range of tourism, hospitality, adventure sports, snow sports and leisure activities. and International central@op.ac.nz Corner Erris & Ray Streets, PO Box 16, Cromwell, New Zealand 9342 Auckland Auckland is New Zealand s largest city and the country s centre of business and industry. It has 1.6 million people, and has been rated the third best city in the world and the best city in Asia and the Pacific for quality of life.* There is a lot to see and do, including great shopping, international cuisine and excellent museums, theatres and art galleries. And even in the centre of the city you are never far from the outdoors. and International auckland@op.ac.nz Level 2, 350 Queen Street, PO Box 5268, Auckland, New Zealand 1141 *Mercer Quality of Life Survey, 2015

3 Study in safe, green New Zealand Learn valuable skills in a safe and friendly environment and gain a high quality education. A friendly destination New Zealand has a population of four million people, making it one of the least crowded countries in the world! Study in a safe, clean location, surrounded by some of the world s most beautiful scenery. Otago Polytechnic s campuses in Dunedin, Central Otago and Auckland all give you a unique experience in a secure, welcoming environment. Internationally-recognised qualifications The skills you gain at Otago Polytechnic can take you all over the world. We offer internationally-recognised certificate, diploma and degree programmes in a range of subjects. Achieve a qualification in English, Business, Management, Engineering, Applied Science, or Tourism among others! At Otago Polytechnic, you can choose from over 100 programmes. Jessie Wong, Bachelor of Design (Fashion) Photographer Chris Sullivan, Model by AliMcD Great opportunities Otago Polytechnic is a leader in hands-on, career-focused education. We have some of the best student satisfaction and achievement ratings in Australasia. 97% of our graduates are in work or study or both! Employers are looking for people who have gained international experience. Study with us and give yourself the advantage for career success, both in New Zealand and overseas.

4 Intensive English and Mechanical Engineering Programme 4 weeks 3-30 January 2016 Week 1 programme 3-10 January Sunday 3 January Arrive Dunedin Airport Meet host families at Otago Polytechnic, Student Centre (Manaaki), Harbour Terrace, Dunedin Monday 4 January Free time with host families and take a rest Tuesday 5 January 9.30am-12.30pm 12.30pm-2.00pm 2.00pm 4.30pm official welcome and orientation English class and language placement test Lunch City orientation tour Finish at Engineering School Wednesday 6 January Thursday 7 January 10.30am-12.00pm Concrete making Engineering Design Process class Design process concept, planning 10.30am-12.00pm Engineering Design Process class Engineering Design Process class Design process concept, phases of design process, focus groups, product life cycle Friday 8 January 10.30am-12.00pm Engineering Design Process class 4.00pm Engineering Design Process class Design process prototyping, pre-production prototype, manufacturability Engineering Design Process week concludes Saturday 9 January Free time with host families Cadbury Chocolate Factory tour Sunday 10 January Free time with host families

5 Week 2 programme January Monday 11 January 10.30am-12.00pm Technical class Daily Engineering practical week Engineering steel theory and testing, including mechanics, exercise with thermodynamics, dennison laboratory work, CAD skills, strengths of materials Focusing on: Hooks Law, Linear Regression and Newton s Law Tuesday 12 January am-12.00pm Technical class 1.30pm pm Engineering Practical week continues Stress, strain and yield analysis: session 1 Wednesday 13 January Technical English 10.30am-12.00pm, including Stadium Tour Thermodynamic principles and investigation of heat transfer Thursday 14 January Stress, strain and yield analysis: session 2, including: practical investigation and destructive testing Friday 15 January 10.30am-2.00pm 1.30pm-3.00pm 3.00pm Technical English Engineering practical week concludes Depart for Queenstown - weekend trip Saturday 16 January Sunday 17 January Queenstown weekend trip Queenstown weekend trip

6 Week 3 programme January Monday 18 January 10.30am-12.00pm Technical class Daily - Engineering practical week Engineering and Math, focusing on Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics testing laboratory Including: CAD skills class and Fluid power Tuesday 19 January 10.30am-12.00pm Technical class, including: CAD skills session 1 Wednesday 20 January Technical English 10.30am-12.00pm, including: CAD skills session 2 Thursday 21 January, including: CAD skills session 3 Friday 22 January 4.00pm Engineering practical week concludes Saturday 23 January Otago Peninsula Tour - including Larnach Castle, Albatross Colony & Penguin Colony Sunday 24 January Free time with host families

7 Week 4 programme January Monday 25 January 10.30am-12.00pm Technical class Daily Engineering Practical week Engineering Fabrication, focusing on: welding, machining and manufacturing processes, including: Student Simulated Design project incorporating week 1 design process work Tuesday 26 January 10.30am-12.00pm Technical class, including Settlers Museum Tour Continuing design project work for final presentation, including: welding, machining and manufacturing processes Wednesday 27 January Thursday 28 January class Continuing design project work for final presentation, including: welding, machining and manufacturing processes Continuing design project work for final presentation, including: welding, machining and manufacturing processes Friday 29 January 1.30pm-3.15pm 3.15pm 3.30pm Design project work and presentation, comprising: 5 minute presentation and 5 power point slides Engineering practical week concludes Official Farewell and certificate presentation Saturday 30 January Depart for Dunedin Airport from Student Centre (Manaaki), Harbour Terrace

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