New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3)

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Locations and dates

Nelson:

19 February 2024

Woodbourne:

22 July 2024
Length

40 weeks (34 weeks teaching, 6 weeks study break)
Total credits

120
Fees

2023: $7,355 plus $240 Student Services Levy

A Compulsory Student Services Levy applies ($2 per credit).

Fees listed are for each year of the programme, indicative only and may vary with course selection.

View course details for individual fees.
National qualification code

NZ2715

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.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

NCEA Level 1 with 10 credits in Numeracy (algebra, trigonometry, measurement recommended) and 10 credits in Literacy,

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.

Structure & timetable

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.

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