New Zealand Certificate in Manufacturing (Level 3) with strand in Productivity Improvement
Mechanical
A course by
Wintec
Gain essential skills for a career in manufacturing with this Level 3 certificate. Learn safe operating practices, quality management, and productivity improvement in a flexible, workplace-centric programme designed for current or aspiring manufacturing operators and trade assistants.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Hamilton Rotokauri Campus, Hamilton
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Work safely in manufacturing environments
Demonstrate knowledge of, and adherence to, safe work practices and maintain a safe workplace.
Understand and map manufacturing processes
Identify and map inter-dependencies between processes in a manufacturing operation, contributing to process improvement and efficiency.
Maintain product quality
Control and maintain manufacturing processes to ensure product quality meets organisational requirements.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Certificate in Manufacturing (Level 3) with a strand in Productivity Improvement is designed to give foundational knowledge and practical skills for people already working or seeking to work in the manufacturing sector. Students learn to contribute to safe work environments, map process interdependencies, maintain and control manufacturing quality, operate automated equipment, and apply productivity improvement techniques in real-world settings.
Course Content
- Process Interdependencies and Map Process Flows
- Health and Safety Culture
- Quality Management
- Sustainable Practices
- Digital Processes
- Operate Automated Equipment
- Mechanical Production Process Machinery
- Productivity Improvement Principles
What you need to know first
Open entry (must demonstrate reasonable likelihood of success)
Physically able to carry out practical components
For candidates with English as a second language: IELTS 5.0 (no band less than 5) or equivalent
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Manufacturing
Engineering
Future employment opportunities might be
Machine operator in a manufacturing plant
Trade assistant in manufacturing workshop