New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
Course details
| NZQF Level | 3 |
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About the course
Jump-start your career as an apprentice fitter and turner, welder / fabricator, tool maker / machinist or refrigeration engineer through this certificate.
The subjects studied on this programme are the equivalent to the first year of an apprenticeship and give you a head start in your mechanical engineering career. It is a recognised entry for students to take up apprenticeships in the mechanical engineering trades and involves practical and theoretical training.
You will gain general knowledge with engineering tools, machinery and equipment, as well as worksite processes and principles. You will also gain skills and knowledge in health and safety, numeracy, communication and teamwork.
You will gain practical skills through hands-on learning. The theory is all linked to your practical learning.
You will also learn through project-based tasks to solve problems so you can progress naturally using your own learning style.
You will learn in the workshop, the classroom and at work placements as well as be involved in field trips.
For the workplace learning part of the programme, you will need to find a suitable employer. Tutors can support you in identifying and organising the placement.
Academic requirements
- NCEA Level 1 with 10 credits in Numeracy (algebra, trigonometry, measurement recommended) and 10 credits in Literacy,
OR
- Be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills
English language requirements
International applicants for whom English is not their first language will be required to show evidence of language competency, issued within the last two years, before being eligible to enrol in any non-English programme. The level of competency required is outlined in Rule 18 and Appendix 2 of the NZQF Programme and Accreditation Rules 2013 and below under the title English Competency.
IELTS General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5 or completed NZ Certificate in English Language L3 with an endorsement of either General, Workplace or Academic, or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined in Rule 18 and Appendix 2 of the NZQF Programme and Accreditation Rules 2013.
For domestic applicants for whom English is not your first language evidence of language competency may be required.
On-campus learning
Monday - Wednesday, 8am - 4pm
There will be a mix of time between classroom study and practical hands-on learning in the workshop.
Workplace learning
Thursday and Friday
Students should participate in work experience if they can and are expected to find a work placement with an employer themselves. Tutors can offer support in identifying and organising the placement.
International students participating in work experience will need to advise the international enrolments team for visa purposes.
About the provider
At NMIT, our goal is to ensure you graduate work-ready and confident in your knowledge and skills to step into a successful career. Our wrap-around support services guide you through the process of learning, teaching you skills for life and ensuring your well-being is supported so you can focus on achieving your goals.
NMIT strives to make meaningful and positive change to the businesses and members in our community. For nearly 120 years, we have stood strong as a cornerstone for high-quality tertiary education and community engagement Te Tauihu (the Top of the South).
This means when you join NMIT, you become connected to a network of industry partners and employment opportunities that can open doors for you. Our passionate tutors across multiple study areas are highly regarded and influential in their chosen fields.
Whatever path you wish to pursue, we'll do what we can to help you reach your goal. Our internationally recognised qualifications are yours for the taking, and the journey to get them can be a rewarding and uplifting experience.