New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering

Credits 120 (1.0 EFTS)

Campus Mt Albert

Career opportunities

• Apprentice mechanical engineer

• Apprentice welder, fabricator

Highlights

• Learn and work in Mataaho, our purpose-built trades building. This includes multiple workshop spaces, as well as the Giltrap Volkswagen sponsored lab with the latest emulation and simulation technologies.

• Use the latest tools and software including Fusion 360 and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machinery such as plasma cutters, lathes and milling machines.

• Great way to build essential foundational knowledge and skills in mechanical engineering, construction, manufacturing and fabrication.

• Hands-on with real-world project applications where you’ll use tools and create projects that you keep, such as a rocket stove and remote-controlled jockey wheel.

• Dynamic learning environment including lectures, tutorials, flipped classrooms, work integrated learning, online learning, workshops and teamwork.

• Develop your portfolio showcasing your achievements and your work – which will look great on your CV.

Start dates February or July

Duration Full-time for one year

Annual fees $7,000 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fees only. Includes GST but excludes the Compulsory Student Services Fee levy)

If you’re intending to complete a pre-trade qualification or you’re already working in the mechanical engineering, construction, manufacturing or fabrication industries – this programme is for you. It’ll prepare you with the knowledge and practical skills to work as operators or trade assistants within these industries.

Programme overview

If you’re interested in working in mechanical engineering, construction, manufacturing or fabrication, and/or you’re already working in the industry and need formal recognition, this programme will prepare you for work, apprenticeship and/or further education.

The programme is great if you’re a motivated, independent learner wanting the foundational skills for operating machinery and using related software for welding and fabrication.

When you graduate, you’ll be capable of performing a defined range of engineering tasks under limited supervision, as well as the knowledge you need to do the required assessments and calculations such as estimations, cost of goods and time costing – future-proofing your career in mechanical engineering.

You’ll learn how to:

• Apply basic trade-related numeracy, literacy and visualisation skills to perform engineering tasks.

• Perform a range of engineering tasks and single process engineering jobs according to instructions using relevant materials, tools and equipment.

• Understand and apply effective and efficient processes and principles.

• Take responsibility for the appropriate quality of your own engineering workand make corrections as required.

• Understand and apply relevant health and safety requirements when carrying out engineering tasks.

• Participate and communicate effectively within an engineering team.

You could also go on to an apprenticeship in fabrication and welding, returning to Unitec to undertake two certification tests towards the AS/NZS2980 required by the construction industry.

Admission requirements

For this programme, you’ll need:

Academic

1. NCEA Level 1 in mathematics, English, and physics or general science.

English

If English is not your first language, you’ll need one or more of the following:

• Achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance

• Provide evidence that you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency such as IELTS

• Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

If you don’t meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available.

There are additional English requirements for international students – you can find more information on our website.

Other options

If you don’t meet these requirements, you could apply for special or discretionary admission.

For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/mechanical

International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international