Mechanical Engineering (General) (Level 3)
Mechanical
A course by
Wintec
An introduction to the principles and practices of mechanical engineering, this Level 3 certificate exposes students to the basics of engineering design, manufacturing, safety, and hands-on fabrication and assembly skills.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Rotokauri Campus, Hamilton
It will take a total of 31 weeks
This course requires 6 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Understand and apply workplace safety in engineering settings
Demonstrate knowledge of safety, health, risk assessment, hazard identification, and control on an engineering work-site.
Perform basic mechanical fabrication operations
Develop practical skills in fabricating mechanical components and structures.
Dismantle, inspect, and reassemble mechanical assemblies
Gain hands-on experience with the assembly, inspection, and reassembly of mechanical components.
What You're Signing Up For
Mechanical Engineering (General) (Level 3) applies engineering, physics, and materials science principles in the design, analysis, manufacturing and maintenance of mechanical systems. Through project-based learning, students learn about machinery, tools, fabrication, assembly, safe work practices, and more, providing a pathway towards apprenticeships or further study in mechanical engineering.
Course Content
- Knowledge of safety, health, and hazard control on engineering work sites
- Fabrication operations
- Dismantling, inspecting, and assembling components
- Manual plasma cutting
- Resistance welding of metals
- Safety and health in welding and thermal cutting
What you need to know first
Enrolment through school
For progression to year two, must complete 80% of credits in year one, or entry at discretion of WTA
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Engineering
Manufacturing
Mechanical Trades
Future employment opportunities might be
Engineering apprenticeship
Entry-level engineering technician
Further study in mechanical engineering