New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 3 |
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About the course
Gain the skills required in the mechanical engineering, construction, manufacturing, and fabrication industries.
This programme provides a solid foundation in using workshop materials, tools and equipment, welding, engineering sketching/drawing and trade calculations, workplace communication, and workplace health and safety.
You will learn to:
- Work safely, applying an understanding of relevant Health and Safety requirements and safety culture, when carrying out engineering tasks
- Apply basic trade related numeracy, literacy, and visualisation skills to perform engineering tasks
- Perform a defined range of engineering tasks according to instructions using relevant materials, tools, and equipment
- Set up and carry out a single process engineering job according to instructions
- Apply an understanding of effective and efficient processes and principles to the engineering jobs being undertaken
- Take responsibility for the appropriate quality of own engineering work and make corrections as required
- Participate and communicate effectively within an engineering team
Entry requirements
All applicants must:
- be at least 16 years old at the time the programme commences
- be able to read, write, and communicate in English at a basic level
- be physically able to complete the programme specific outcomes
Applicants for whom English is not a first language must have and IELTS score of 5 with no band score lower than 5; or an accepted international equivalence.
About the provider
NorthTec is part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (Te Pūkenga). Te Pūkenga brings the Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs) and the arranging training activities of certain Industry Training Organisations (ITOs) together to create a national network.
As one national network, Te Pūkenga will provide flexible, career-focused learning that fits around your life – on-the-job, on campus and online. Helping our people, our communities and our workforces grow and thrive together.
NorthTec has campuses and learning centres in Whangarei, Ngāwhā/Kaikohe, Kerikeri, Dargaville and Kaitaia.
We’re transforming lives right here in Te Tai Tokerau, Northland so whether you imagine yourself as a chef, a nurse, or dream of getting a job in a trade, check out our over 100 programmes and enrol now for a brighter future.