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WelTec’s first Bachelor ofEngineering TechnologyGraduatesThe first ever graduates in engineering technology graduatedin 2012. One of these was Ruth Tautari of Ngapuhi affiliation, alieutenant in the New Zealand Army. While studying she was basedat Trentham where she provided support to the workshop thatmaintains Army vehicles.Ruth majored in mechanical engineering so she could providemore technical support in her Army role.Ms Tautari demonstrated all-round excellence, studying hard andsimultaneously maintaining high physical fitness training for herarmy position. She spent term breaks working at Trentham and wasalso needed at other times during study terms.For her third year engineering project Ms Tautari designed a“Suspend Towing Apparatus” for a Pinzgauer – a six wheeledmedium all-terrain military vehicle. Weighing between 5 and 7½tonne the vehicle is designed to carry personnel and equipment.6 | WELLINGTON INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY