Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Level 3
Mechanical
A course by
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Gain practical skills for entry-level work in mechanical engineering, covering welding, fabrication, machining, fitting, maintenance, and workplace safety.
NZ$11,384
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop foundational mechanical engineering skills
Gain hands-on practical experience in welding, fabrication, machining, and fitting, applicable to multiple mechanical engineering workplace environments.
Apply practical safety and communication
Demonstrate safe work practices and effective communication required in industry-related environments.
About This Course
This highly practical, one-year programme provides hands-on training for a career in mechanical engineering. It covers welding, fabrication, machining, fitting, maintenance, embedded safety, drawing, trade theory, calculations, and communication skills. Students complete a series of trade-relevant engineering projects, preparing them for roles such as operator or trade assistant in mechanical engineering, steel construction, mechanical building services, manufacturing, or fabrication industries.
Course Content
- Welding techniques
- Fabrication processes
- Machining
- Fitting and maintenance
- Workplace and industry safety
- Trade-relevant engineering projects
- Technical drawing
- Engineering calculations
- Communication skills
- Trade theory
Entry Requirements
NCEA Level 1 with 10 credits in Numeracy (algebra, trigonometry, measurement recommended) and 10 credits in Literacy
Alternatively, demonstrated equivalent knowledge and skills
Build towards these roles
Operator in mechanical engineeringTrade assistant in engineering workshopsEntry-level roles in steel construction, building services, manufacturing, or fabrication industries
Build skills in these industries
Mechanical engineeringSteel constructionMechanical building servicesManufacturing
