Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) Machining
Mechanical
A course by
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Gain the technical and problem-solving skills needed to work in mechanical engineering environments, with a focus on machining trade skills.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
It will take a total of 4 years
Core skills this course teaches
Interpret engineering drawings and specifications
Graduate will be able to accurately interpret mechanical engineering drawings or specifications for trade-level machining.
Select and use appropriate materials, tools and processes
Graduate will demonstrate the ability to identify, select and properly use materials, tools, equipment and processes relevant to required mechanical engineering tasks.
Work safely and meet workplace health and safety requirements
Graduate will meet all applicable workplace health and safety standards in a mechanical engineering environment.
What You're Signing Up For
This part-time certificate programme teaches students technical and problem solving skills required in mechanical engineering environments, with a strand focus on machining. Students will learn to interpret drawings and specifications, select and use materials, tools and processes for various mechanical engineering tasks, and meet workplace health and safety requirements. Programme participants must be employed in the industry and take part in an Ara managed apprenticeship. Graduates are prepared for expanded responsibilities in engineering and manufacturing businesses.
Course Content
- Mechanical Engineering Principles 1
- Mechanical Engineering Practices 1
- Mechanical Engineering Processes 1
- Strand Based Project and/or Task 1
- Mechanical Engineering Principles 2
- Mechanical Engineering Principles 3
- Mechanical Engineering Skills
- Precision Machining 1
- Strand Based Project and/or Task 2
- Mechanical Engineering Principles 3 (Level 4)
- Precision Machining 2
- Strand Based Project Planning
- Strand Based Project and/or Task 3
- Management Practice
- Advanced Machining and Measurement
- Strand Based Project and/or Task 4
- Strand Based Mechanical Engineering Processes
- CAM Programming 1
What you need to know first
40 credits NCEA Level 1 (including 10 literacy and 10 numeracy credits) OR New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3)
Must be employed in the mechanical engineering industry at the time of study
3-way training agreement between candidate, employer and Ara
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering
Manufacturing
Future employment opportunities might be
Qualified mechanical engineering tradesperson (machining)
Supervisor or foreman in engineering/manufacturing
Potential to set up own business in engineering/manufacturing trades