Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Level 3
Mechanical
A course by
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Gain practical skills for entry-level work in mechanical engineering, covering welding, fabrication, machining, fitting, maintenance, and workplace safety.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Develop foundational mechanical engineering skills
Gain hands-on practical experience in welding, fabrication, machining, and fitting, applicable to multiple mechanical engineering workplace environments.
Apply practical safety and communication
Demonstrate safe work practices and effective communication required in industry-related environments.
Complete trade-relevant engineering projects
Execute and deliver engineering projects using learned fabrication, machining, measurement, and fitting skills.
What You're Signing Up For
This highly practical, one-year programme provides hands-on training for a career in mechanical engineering. It covers welding, fabrication, machining, fitting, maintenance, embedded safety, drawing, trade theory, calculations, and communication skills. Students complete a series of trade-relevant engineering projects, preparing them for roles such as operator or trade assistant in mechanical engineering, steel construction, mechanical building services, manufacturing, or fabrication industries.
Course Content
- Welding techniques
- Fabrication processes
- Machining
- Fitting and maintenance
- Workplace and industry safety
- Trade-relevant engineering projects
- Technical drawing
- Engineering calculations
- Communication skills
- Trade theory
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 1 with 10 credits in Numeracy (algebra, trigonometry, measurement recommended) and 10 credits in Literacy
Alternatively, demonstrated equivalent knowledge and skills
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Mechanical engineering
Steel construction
Mechanical building services
Manufacturing
Fabrication
Future employment opportunities might be
Operator in mechanical engineering
Trade assistant in engineering workshops
Entry-level roles in steel construction, building services, manufacturing, or fabrication industries