New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical) (Level 6)
Mechanical
A course by
Wintec
Gain in-demand practical and theoretical skills for a career as an engineering technician in the mechanical engineering field. Includes hands-on laboratory work, CAD, mechanics, materials, manufacturing processes, and industry project experience.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Rotokauri Campus, Hamilton
It will take a total of 2 years
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Apply core mechanical engineering knowledge and skills
Demonstrate technical proficiency in mechanical engineering principles, practices, and standards suitable for a practising engineering technician.
Operate and use engineering machinery and equipment
Safely use lathes, shaping machines, milling machines, welders, and other associated workshop equipment.
Create industry-standard mechanical designs
Develop and present technical drawings using industry-standard CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) to AS1100 standards.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical) at Wintec provides students with a strong foundation in core engineering knowledge and practical skills relevant to the mechanical engineering industry. Students will learn to use and design machinery, master mechanical CAD with industry-standard software, and gain expertise in materials, thermodynamics, mechanics, and manufacturing processes. The programme emphasises hands-on laboratory work, industry placements, and culminates in an industry-relevant project. Graduates are prepared for employment as engineering technicians and the course is accredited by Engineering New Zealand under the Dublin Accord.
Course Content
- Engineering Fundamentals
- Engineering Mathematics 1
- Technical Literacy
- Engineering Management
- Engineering Project
- Engineering Practice
- Engineering CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
- Mechanics
- Mechanical Materials
- Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
- Fluid Mechanics
- Strength of Materials
- Manufacturing Processes and Production
- Electrical Fundamentals
- Specialisation electives: Mechanics of Machines, Strength of Materials 2, Advanced Thermodynamics, Fluid Power, Maintenance Engineering Management, Water-based Heat Transfer Systems, Air Handling Systems, PLC Programming 1, Piped Services Systems, Building Management and Control Systems, Industrial Refrigeration Systems, Commercial and Light Industrial RAC Systems, Quality and Reliability, Operations Management, Planning and Control, Advanced Materials Metallurgy, Particulate Material Dynamics
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 2, including at least 12 credits in Mathematics (preferably achievement standards in algebra, calculus, or trigonometry)
Minimum total of 48 NCEA credits at Level 2 in four subjects
10 literacy credits at Level 1 or higher (if achieved NCEA Level 2 before 2013)
Equivalent qualifications (e.g., IB, Cambridge) or credits from trades training and/or demonstrated skills and experience
Special admission: Domestic applicants aged 20+ with appropriate skills or experience may be considered
Provisional entry possible for applicants under 20 with evidence of likely success
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Technology
Manufacturing
Design
Future employment opportunities might be
Engineering technician (mechanical)
CAD designer
Product designer
Mechanical draughtsperson
Manufacturing technician
Maintenance engineer
Engineering project coordinator
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