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.
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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.
About This Course
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
Entry Requirements
NCEA Level 1 with 10 credits in Numeracy (algebra, trigonometry, measurement recommended) and 10 credits in Literacy
Or equivalent knowledge and skills
Build towards these roles
CNC Machine OperatorMould and Core MakerFurnace OperatorMachine OperatorSpecialist Production WelderMetal Worker/FabricatorDucting FabricatorPipe Fitter/WelderMetal PolisherPattern Maker Trade Assistant
