New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3)
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Gain practical skills in machining, welding, and fabrication through the New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3)—setting you up for entry into the mechanical engineering industry and apprenticeship opportunities.
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NZQA Level 3 Certification (120 Credits)
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STUDY FREE
$ENQUIRE
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing
Free study? Yep, it’s possible. Find out if you qualify.
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 3 Certification (120 Credits)
Entry
1
2
3
4
5
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8
9
10
Core skills this course teaches
Apply Health and Safety Practices
Develop knowledge and skills in health and safety legislation to apply appropriate work safety practices in engineering environments.
Perform Engineering Calculations and Drawings
Use numeracy, literacy, and graphical visualization skills to produce trade-related engineering tasks.
What You're Signing Up For
This one-year full-time certificate programme teaches key mechanical engineering skills such as fabrication, welding, machining, general engineering and computer-aided drawing. You'll gain both technical and practical workshop experience, preparing you for apprenticeships or entry-level roles in the mechanical engineering sector.
Course Content
- Engineering Health and Safety
- Engineering Calculations and Drawing
- Workshop Skills
- Machining
- Fabrication
- Welding
- Mechanical Engineering Processes and Quality
- Mechanical Engineering Communication
- First Aid (Manage emergency, provide basic life support)
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 2 (recommended)
Minimum 10 credits NCEA Level 1 in both literacy and numeracy
Three years’ minimum secondary education
Find these employment opportunities
Specialist Production WelderMachine OperatorCNC Machine OperatorMetal Worker/FabricatorDucting FabricatorPipe Fitter/WelderMetal PolisherPattern MakerTrade Assistant
