New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4) - Managed Apprenticeships
Mechanical
A course by
UCOL
Gain advanced mechanical engineering skills through a managed apprenticeship program, combining work and study to complete the New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) at Level 4 over four years part-time.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
UCOL Manawatū, Palmerston North
It will take a total of 4 years
Core skills this course teaches
Mechanical Engineering Knowledge and Skills
Gain elementary to advanced knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, fitting, machining, maintenance, hydraulics, pneumatics, and welding.
Practical Engineering Competencies
Perform defined engineering tasks, operate workshop machinery, manufacture strand-based projects, and apply precision machining and advanced maintenance skills.
Project Management and Planning
Plan and execute strand based projects and tasks with limited supervision, demonstrating management practice understanding.
What You're Signing Up For
This programme is designed for people working in the mechanical engineering industry to gain advanced skills in fitting, machining, and general engineering. Typically achieved in the workplace through a New Zealand Apprenticeship model over four years part-time. The course allows candidates to balance study and work with flexible delivery including day release, night classes, block courses, and online learning. It covers a comprehensive set of modules including engineering principles, practical workshops, precision machining, welding, maintenance, management practice, and project work across two strands: fitting and machining, or general engineering.
Course Content
- Mechanical Engineering Principles 1 (15 Credits)
- Mechanical Engineering Practices 1 (15 Credits)
- Mechanical Engineering Processes 1 (15 Credits)
- Strand-Based Project or Task 1 (15 Credits)
- Mechanical Engineering Principles 2 (15 Credits)
- Mechanical Engineering Principles 3 (Fitting and Machining Strand) (15 Credits)
- Mechanical Engineering Principles 3 (General Engineering Strand) (15 Credits)
- Mechanical Engineering Skills (15 Credits)
- Strand-Based Project or Task 2 (15 Credits)
- Precision Machining 1 (Fitting and Machining Strand) (15 Credits)
- Maintenance and Welding Skills 1 (General Engineering Strand) (15 Credits)
- Mechanical Engineering Principles 3 (Year Three) (15 Credits)
- Advanced Maintenance (15 Credits)
- Strand Based Project Planning (15 Credits)
- Strand Based Project (30 Credits)
- Management Practice (10 Credits)
- Strand Based Positional Welding (15 Credits)
- Advanced Machining and Measurement (Fitting and Machining Strand) (15 Credits)
- Advanced Fluid Power (15 Credits)
- Strand Based Project or Task 3 (General Engineering Strand) (15 Credits)
- Elective Courses: Strand Based Mechanical Engineering Processes 6, Pressure Valves and Pipework, Site Installation
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 2 or equivalent academic achievement
Employment in the mechanical engineering industry and a training agreement between candidate, employer and UCOL
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Mechanical Engineering
Manufacturing
Engineering Trades
Future employment opportunities might be
Fitter Turner
Fitter
General Engineer