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Want to work with cars? Study Mechanical Engineering at Unitec in Auckland, New Zelaand

New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering

Are you interested in working in the mechanical engineering, construction, manufacturing, and fabrication industries? Or are you already working in industry and need formal recognition? This programme will give you the knowledge and practical skills to work as operators or trade assistants within these industries.

Level
3
Credits
120 (1.0 EFTS)
Campus
Mt Albert
Start dates
February or July
Duration
Full-time for 1 year

Programme overview

This programme is for you if you’re intending to complete a pre-trade qualification or if you’re already working in the mechanical engineering, construction, manufacturing, and fabrication industries. This programme will prepare you for work, apprenticeship and/or further education in these industries. This programme is great if you’re a motivated independent learner wanting the foundational skills for operating machinery and using related software for welding and fabrication.

As a graduate of this programme you will have solid knowledge and the practical skills to be capable of performing a defined range of engineering tasks under limited supervision as well as the knowledge you need to be able to do the required assessments and calculations such as estimations, cost of goods, and time costing – future-proofing your career in mechanical engineering.

As a graduate you will be able to:

  • Apply basic trade-related numeracy, literacy, and visualisation skills to perform engineering tasks
  • Perform a range of engineering tasks and single process engineering jobs according to instructions using relevant materials, tools, and equipment
  • Understand and apply effective and efficient processes and principles
  • Take responsibility for the appropriate quality of your own engineering work and make corrections as required
  • Understand and apply relevant Health and Safety requirements when carrying out engineering tasks
  • Participate and communicate effectively within an engineering team

Highlights

  • Learn and work in Mataaho, our purpose built building just for trades. This includes multiple workshop spaces, as well as the Giltrap Volkswagen sponsored lab with the latest emulation and simulation technologies
  • Use the latest tools and software including Fusion 360, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machinery such as plasma cutters, lathes, and milling machines
  • Great way to build essential foundational knowledge and skills in mechanical engineering, construction, manufacturing, and fabrication
  • Hands-on with real-world project applications where you’ll use tools and create projects that you keep such as a rocket stove and remote controlled jockey wheel
  • Dynamic learning environment including lectures, tutorials, flipped classroom, work integrated learning, online learning, workshops and team work
  • Develop your portfolio showcasing your achievements and your work – this would look great on your CV

Qualification pathway

Graduates of this programme can go on to work in entry-level manufacturing, machining, and operation roles in the mechanical engineering, construction, manufacturing, and fabrication industries. International students who graduate will NOT be eligible for a post study work visa upon completion of this programme.

Funding your study

We have scholarships and fees free options that are specifically created to support you in maintaining your ongoing course of study. 

 

Admission requirements

What you will need to study this programme. 


Domestic students

Academic requirements

 You must be at least 16 years of age on the date of the programme’s commencement for the semester, and you’ll need to:

  • NCEA Level 1 in Mathematics, English, and Physics or General Science; Or
  • Equivalent.
  • And have the necessary English language proficiency, a minimum of NCEA (Level 1) English or have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years.

Don’t meet these Academic requirements?

  • If you don’t meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify.
  • You may also be eligible for special or discretionary admission.

Simply apply online, and we’ll be in touch about your next steps.

For more information download the full programme regulations, click here to download 


International students

Academic requirements 

As a part of this requirement, you must meet at least 16 years of age and meet one of the below;

Don’t meet these Academic requirements?

If you don’t meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes and a range of English Language programmes can help you qualify. 

For more information download the full programme regulations, click here to download 

Programme Regulations

Courses and timetables

For more details on the courses, please click on the course names below. Please note that our systems are updating with new course timetable information for 2024; please check back again soon.

Courses Credits Aim
Welding Processes (APTE3205) 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) This course introduces the culture of safe working practices when carrying out engineering tasks in a worksite.
Fabrication Processes (APTE3206) 20.0 credits (0.167 EFTS) This course introduces the culture of safe working practices when carrying out engineering tasks in a worksite.
Engineering Process and Quality Systems (APTE3207) 10.0 credits (0.083 EFTS) This course introduces quality systems to engineering processes the culture of taking responsibility for efficient working practices when carrying out engineering tasks in a worksite.
Engineering Communication (APTE3208) 10.0 credits (0.083 EFTS) This course introduces the culture of safe working practices when carrying out engineering tasks in a worksite.

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