Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) Machining
Mechanical
A course by
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Gain the technical and problem-solving skills needed to work in mechanical engineering environments, with a focus on machining trade skills.
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NZQA Level 4 Certification (280 Credits)
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This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 4 Certification (280 Credits)
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Core skills this course teaches
Interpret engineering drawings and specifications
Graduate will be able to accurately interpret mechanical engineering drawings or specifications for trade-level machining.
Select and use appropriate materials, tools and processes
Graduate will demonstrate the ability to identify, select and properly use materials, tools, equipment and processes relevant to required mechanical engineering tasks.
What You're Signing Up For
This part-time certificate programme teaches students technical and problem solving skills required in mechanical engineering environments, with a strand focus on machining. Students will learn to interpret drawings and specifications, select and use materials, tools and processes for various mechanical engineering tasks, and meet workplace health and safety requirements. Programme participants must be employed in the industry and take part in an Ara managed apprenticeship. Graduates are prepared for expanded responsibilities in engineering and manufacturing businesses.
Course Content
- Mechanical Engineering Principles 1
- Mechanical Engineering Practices 1
- Mechanical Engineering Processes 1
- Strand Based Project and/or Task 1
- Mechanical Engineering Principles 2
- Mechanical Engineering Principles 3
- Mechanical Engineering Skills
- Precision Machining 1
- Strand Based Project and/or Task 2
- Mechanical Engineering Principles 3 (Level 4)
- Precision Machining 2
- Strand Based Project Planning
- Strand Based Project and/or Task 3
- Management Practice
- Advanced Machining and Measurement
- Strand Based Project and/or Task 4
- Strand Based Mechanical Engineering Processes
- CAM Programming 1
What you need to know first
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Qualified mechanical engineering tradesperson (machining)Supervisor or foreman in engineering/manufacturingPotential to set up own business in engineering/manufacturing trades
