Engineering (STAR) – Invercargill
Mechanical
A course by
SIT
A practical, pre-trade STAR course for Year 12+ secondary students interested in making objects out of metal. Delivered at SIT's Invercargill campus with a focus on hands-on engineering workshop skills and safety.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Invercargill, Invercargill
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Safe Welding Principles
Ability to demonstrate and apply knowledge of safe welding principles and quality assurance under supervision.
Worksite Safety
Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of safety requirements specific to engineering worksites.
Health and Safety for Welding and Cutting
Understand the essential health and safety considerations during welding and thermal cutting operations.
What You're Signing Up For
This STAR course is designed for secondary school students in Year 12 or higher who are interested in practical engineering. Students gain hands-on experience working in SIT's engineering workshops, covering essential safety, welding, machining, and work practices required in mechanical engineering environments. Overalls and leather shoes are mandatory in the workshops.
Course Content
- US21907 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of safe welding principles and quality assurance under supervision
- US21911 Demonstrate knowledge of safety on engineering worksites
- US29651 Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety when welding and thermal cutting
- US29671 Demonstrate knowledge of machining equipment, tools, and principles
- US29673 Apply good work practices when performing basic mechanical engineering machining operations under supervision
What you need to know first
Must be Year 12 or higher secondary school student
STAR/Gateway application required via school's nominated coordinator
Overalls and leather shoes required for workshop entry
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Mechanical Engineering
Manufacturing
Health & Safety
Future employment opportunities might be
Pathway into pre-trade mechanical engineering apprenticeships
Entry-level roles in workshops and manufacturing environments
Further engineering training or study
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