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Course details

Engineering Machining Skills (Introduction)

About the course

Learn basic mechanical engineering machinery operation. Turning, milling, grinding, measurement and heat treatment. Interpret dimensions for technical plans. Apply basic calculations for cutting speed.
Learn basic mechanical engineering machinery operation. Turning, milling, grinding, measurement and heat treatment. Interpret dimensions for technical plans. Apply basic calculations for cutting speed.

Programme overview

  • Work safely while using workshop tools and equipment.
  • Apply knowledge of various machine tool operations.
  • Apply knowledge of basic mechanical engineering.

What you’ll need

  • Overalls
  • Steel-capped safety shoes or boots
  • Safety glasses

Entry criteria

Under 20/over 20:

Open entry

About the provider

The Wellington Institute of Technology is a tertiary institution that trains around 6,100 students every year. We offer a range of industry-led qualifications from trades through to degrees and postgraduate programmes that are future-focused, developed alongside industry and provide students with practical skills so you can pursue your career goals.

WelTec is one of New Zealand's oldest tertiary education institutions and the second-oldest in Wellington. We’ve been helping people find their vocation since 1904.