New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3)
Mechanical
A course by
NorthTec
A hands-on programme covering welding, fabrication, precision machining for metalwork, and maintenance, preparing students for employment in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and fabrication industries.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 4 locations
It will take a total of 9 months
Core skills this course teaches
Gain practical mechanical engineering workshop skills
Students will be able to carry out welding, fabrication, machinery operation, and precision machining tasks to industrial standards.
Understand safe and efficient use of engineering equipment
Graduates will safely operate machinery such as lathes, milling machines, and drilling machines for manufacturing components.
Apply trade theory and communication in the workplace
Students will demonstrate trade theory knowledge and be able to work effectively within teams, following workplace health and safety protocols.
What You're Signing Up For
This Level 3 certificate provides practical training in welding, fabrication, fitting, precision machining, and maintenance for metalworking industries. Students gain skills using industrial machinery and tools in well-equipped workshops and learn relevant trade theory, health and safety, and workplace communication. The programme aims to prepare graduates for rewarding careers in mechanical engineering and manufacturing, enabling them to repair, improve, and adapt machinery for industry and recreational interests.
Course Content
- Steel, stainless steel, and aluminium welding
- Steel cutting, forming, and pipe bending using industrial machinery (e.g. plate bending machine, guillotine)
- Project design and build (e.g. vehicle deck, bull bar, roll cage, machinery components)
- Operation of lathes, milling machines, and drilling machines
- Precision machining to fine tolerances
- Health and safety practices
- Trade and engineering theory
- Workplace communication skills
What you need to know first
Be at least 16 years old at the time the programme commences.
Be able to read, write, and communicate in English at a basic level.
Be physically able to complete the programme-specific outcomes.
IELTS score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 for applicants for whom English is not a first language, or an accepted international equivalence.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Mechanical Engineering
Manufacturing
Metalwork
Fabrication
Future employment opportunities might be
Fabrication Engineer
Heavy Fabrication Engineer
Light Fabrication Engineer
Sheet Metal Engineer
Steel Construction Engineer
Mechanical Engineering Technician
Welder
Fitter Welder
Fabrication Welder
Boilermaker