New Zealand Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering

Bring your eye for detail, problem-solving and love for mechanics, and join a great team of learners from across Aotearoa.

Academic requirements

Applicants under 20 years

• Achieved NCEA Level 2 with credits in each of the following Domains-Numeracy (Maths), Science (Physics), Literacy (English)

Applicants 20 years and over

• Achieved NCEA Level 2 with credits in each of the following Domains-Numeracy (Maths), Science (Physics), Literacy (English)

Or

• Relevant work experience and/or equivalent academic achievements

Alternative requirements

Applicants who are unable to evidence that they meet Academic Entry Requirements, but who can demonstrate acquired skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, may be approved for alternative entry by the Curriculum Manager or delegate. 

English Language requirements

If English is not the applicant’s first language, applicants will need to provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives English Proficiency Outcomes Table:(external link)

• IELTS General or Academic score of 6.0 (not less than 5.5 in each band)

Note: Applicants who do not have evidence of English language skills and are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, may contact NMIT for an assessment

Applicants who have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance requirements are not required to provide evidence of English language skills.

IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test.

Other requirements

To be eligible to be considered for this course, students must:

• Complete the New Zealand Police Vetting System documentation, or in some cases country of origin Police Vetting documentation
• Attend an interview (in-person or virtual)
• Complete a numeracy, literacy and mechanical reasoning aptitude test

Domestic applicants must:

• Be at least 17.5 years of age

International applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have resided in New Zealand for a minimum of six consecutive months to enable access to Woodbourne campus as mandated by New Zealand Defence Force

The Programme is carried out at RNZAF Base Woodbourne.  RNZAF regulations require that New Zealand Police must clear all applicants.  For more information on the police vetting process please refer to:  www.police.govt.nz/service/vetting/index.html

To ensure security is maintained at RNZAF Base Woodbourne, applicants may be required to go through further police security checks such as drug testing and referee reports.