New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3)
Mechanical
A course by
WITT
Gain basic workplace and technical skills in mechanical engineering, welding, and fabrication, preparing you for operator or trade assistant roles or as a first step toward apprenticeship.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
WITT New Plymouth, New Plymouth
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Work safely in engineering environments
Apply understanding of Health and Safety requirements, job ergonomics, risk assessments, and safety culture to engineering tasks.
Basic trade calculations
Perform calculations related to angles, lengths, areas, volumes, and unit conversions for engineering tasks.
Use engineering terminology
Communicate trade information and workplace instructions using basic engineering language.
What You're Signing Up For
This practical programme delivers foundational knowledge and skills in mechanical engineering, covering health and safety, machining, maths, engineering drawing, workshop operations, fabrication, and various welding techniques. Suitable as a starting point for further trade training or an apprenticeship, it prepares graduates to work under supervision in mechanical engineering, construction, manufacturing, or fabrication industries.
Course Content
- Engineering Health and Safety
- Engineering Calculations and Drawing
- Mechanical Engineering Workshop Skills
- Engineering Machining
- Engineering Fabrication
- Welding
- Mechanical Engineering Processes and Quality
- Mechanical Engineering Communication
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 1 with 10 credits in Numeracy (algebra, trigonometry, measurement recommended) and 10 credits in Literacy
Or equivalent knowledge and skills
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Mechanical Engineering
Manufacturing
Construction
Fabrication
Future employment opportunities might be
CNC Machine Operator
Mould and Core Maker
Furnace Operator
Machine Operator
Specialist Production Welder
Metal Worker/Fabricator
Ducting Fabricator
Pipe Fitter/Welder
Metal Polisher
Pattern Maker Trade Assistant