New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical
A course by
UCOL
Get your career started in the mechanical engineering, construction, manufacturing and fabrication industries with the UCOL Te Pūkenga New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
UCOL Manawatū, Palmerston North
It will take a total of 40 weeks
This course requires 38 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Apply engineering health and safety practices
Develop knowledge and skills in relevant health and safety legislation to apply appropriate work safety practices and procedures in an engineering environment.
Perform engineering calculations and drawings
Develop basic trade-related numeracy, literacy, and graphic visualisation skills to produce engineering tasks.
Demonstrate mechanical engineering workshop skills
Develop basic workshop skills using measurement, lifting, moving loads and materials, and knowledge of common engineering materials.
What You're Signing Up For
The UCOL New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Level 3 provides essential skills for entry-level positions in mechanical engineering, construction, manufacturing and fabrication industries. The course includes training in health and safety, workshop skills, machining, fabrication, welding, engineering calculations, communication, and quality processes. It is designed for people working in or entering these sectors and is equivalent to the first year of an apprenticeship. The qualification provides pathways for further study and employment as operators or trade assistants in roles such as CNC machine operators, welders, and fabricators.
Course Content
- Engineering Health & Safety (10 credits)
- Engineering Calculations and Drawings (15 credits)
- Mechanical Engineering Workshop Skills (15 credits)
- Engineering Machining (20 credits)
- Engineering Fabrication (20 credits)
- Welding (20 credits)
- Mechanical Engineering Processes & Quality (10 credits)
- Mechanical Engineering Communication (10 credits)
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 1 with 10 credits in numeracy and 10 credits in literacy or equivalent knowledge/skills or discretion of the Executive Dean
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Mechanical Engineering
Construction
Manufacturing
Fabrication
Future employment opportunities might be
CNC machine operator
Mould and core maker
Machine operator
Specialist production welder
Metal worker/fabricator
Ducting fabricator
Pipe fitter/welder
Metal polisher and pattern maker trade assistant