New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering major)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 6 |
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About the course
Do you dream of designing electric generators, internal combustion engines or steam and gas turbines? Our two-year, high value course of study will enable you to conceive, design and build power-using machines, such as refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, elevators and escalators and more. The course acts as a foundational year for advanced mechanical engineering and is designed to upskill you for advanced studies, leading to career opportunities such as becoming a mechanical engineer, mechanical design engineer, mechanical field engineer, piping engineer or a mechanical project engineer. Learn how to:
Design machines Use lathes, shaping machines, milling machines, welders and more Use cutting-edge 3D modelling software including SolidWorks and AutoCAD Produce drawings to industry standards Work collaboratively with construction workers, clients, and other industry professionals
Technology used during course: Software Adobe Suite Autodesk Ansys DiaLux EES equation Solver HSM Works Ultimate 2021 Lumion Matlab MDSoliods Siemans Solid Edge 2020 Solid Works TecEquipment VDAS Fusion 360 SAP 2000 Sketchbook Pro for Windows Hardware 3D Printer Robotic Arm Printer Laser Cutting Machine CNC Machines Water Jet Cutter Lathes Welding Technology
About the provider
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) provides quality tertiary education and training across a wide range of subjects and qualifications. From certificates to postgraduate studies, we offer NZQA programmes for students to learn at a level and pathway that suits them.
We are home to the Zero Fees Scheme and are the only tertiary provider in New Zealand to offer a no tuition cost education to domestic NZ students for every year of study, at all levels.
We offer SIT programmes at campuses in Invercargill, Christchurch, Queenstown, Gore, and online through SIT2LRN Distance Learning.
We also have specialised faculties in music and rural education - MAINZ – Music and Audio Institute of New Zealand (Christchurch) and Telford in Balclutha, South Otago.