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Diploma in Embedded Systems
- Level
- NZQA Level 7
- Duration
- 2 years full-time
About this programme
Build the hardware-software systems that power smart devices, robotics, IoT, and modern automotive electronics. This diploma combines C/C++ on microcontrollers, embedded Linux, real-time operating systems, and PCB-level hardware skills.
Delivered in FutureSkills' city-centre workshops, you'll spend half your time hands-on with development boards, oscilloscopes, and 3D-printed enclosures.
What you'll learn
- Microcontroller programming in C/C++ (ARM Cortex-M, ESP32)
- Real-time operating systems and FreeRTOS
- PCB design, schematic capture, and prototyping
- Sensor interfacing, signal processing, and edge AI
- Networking protocols: MQTT, BLE, LoRaWAN, Wi-Fi
- Embedded Linux and Yocto build systems
Career outcomes
Graduates work as embedded engineers, firmware developers, and IoT specialists. Local hirers include Tait Communications, Fisher & Paykel, Beca, and a thriving startup scene in Auckland's tech precinct. Average starting salary is $72k+.
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