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Gain the skills required in the mechanical engineering, construction, manufacturing, and fabrication industries.
What you will learn
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:
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Work safely, applying an understanding of relevant Health and Safety requirements and safety culture, when carrying out engineering tasks
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Apply basic trade related numeracy, literacy, and visualisation skills to perform engineering tasks
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Perform a defined range of engineering tasks according to instructions using relevant materials, tools, and equipment
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Set up and carry out a single process engineering job according to instructions
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Apply an understanding of effective and efficient processes and principles to the engineering jobs being undertaken
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Take responsibility for the appropriate quality of own engineering work and make corrections as required
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Participate and communicate effectively within an engineering team
Courses in this programme
A New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3) is awarded when students have achieved 120 credits, including all compulsory courses.
| Compulsory Courses |
Level |
Credits |
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5573.0002 - Mechanical Engineering Drawing and Calculations
Aim: Apply basic trade related numeracy literacy and visualisation skills to perform engineering tasks
Learners may be assessed against unit standards:
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29397 - Demonstrate knowledge of basic trade calculations and units of measure for mechanical engineering trades.
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29653 - Manually produce third angle orthographic drawings of simple engineering objects incorporating plane geometric shapes.
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29654 - Demonstrate knowledge of and interpret mechanical engineering drawings and geometric tolerancing.
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29655 - Manually produce engineering sketches.
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3 |
15 |
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5573.0003 - Mechanical Engineering Workshop
Aim: Perform a defined range of engineering tasks according to instructions using relevant materials, tools and equipment
Learners may be assessed against unit standards:
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2395 - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the selection, use, and care of engineering hand tools
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2396 - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the selection, use, and care of portable hand held engineering power tools
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4433 - Select, use, and care for simple measuring devices used in engineering
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4435 - Select, use, and care for engineering dimensional measuring equipment
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4436 - Select, use, and care for engineering marking-out equipment
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29671 - Demonstrate knowledge of machining equipment, tools, and principles
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3 |
20 |
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5573.0004 - Mechanical Engineering Materials and Machining
Aim: Perform a defined range of engineering tasks according to instructions using relevant materials, tools and equipment
Learners may be assessed against unit standards:
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29549 - Demonstrate basic knowledge of the mechanical properties and selection of engineering materials
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29550 - Demonstrate basic knowledge of common engineering metals
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29650 - Demonstrate knowledge of the safe use of powered equipment in a mechanical engineering or fabrication workshop
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29652 - Demonstrate knowledge of safety, health, risk assessment, and hazard ID and control on an engineering worksite
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29673 - Apply good work practices when performing basic mechanical engineering machining operations under supervision
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29676 - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of good work practices when servicing simple components under supervision
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29674 - Demonstrate knowledge of mechanical fasteners used in mechanical engineering
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3 |
25 |
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5573.0005 - Fabrication Processes
Aim: Set up and carry out a single process engineering job according to instructions.
Learners may be assessed against unit standards:
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21911 - Demonstrate knowledge of safety on engineering worksites
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21912 - Apply safe working practices on an engineering worksite
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21913 - Lift loads in engineering installation, maintenance, and fabrication work
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29670 - Demonstrate knowledge of fabrication machinery, materials, and processes
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29672 - Assemble fabricated components using mechanical connections
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29675 - Demonstrate knowledge of safety when lifting loads in engineering installation, maintenance, and fabrication work
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30263 - Perform fabrication operations
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3 |
25 |
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5573.0006 - Welding for Mechanical Engineering
Aim: Set up and carry out a single process engineering job according to instructions
Learners may be assessed against unit standards:
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2683 - Cut metals using manual thermal processes
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21907 - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of safe welding principles and quality assurance under supervision
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29651 - Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety when welding and thermal cutting
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3 |
15 |
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5573.0007 - Mechanical Engineering Processes and Quality
Aim: Apply an understanding of the effective and efficient processes and principles to the engineering jobs while taking responsibility for the quality of own engineering work
Learners may be assessed against unit standards:
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2672 - Weld steel in the downhand positions to a general purpose industry standard using the gas metal arc welding process
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2682 - Weld steel in the downhand positions to a general purpose industry standard using the manual metal arc welding process
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29560 - Demonstrate knowledge of efficient and effective workplace procedures in mechanical engineering or fabrication
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3 |
10 |
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5573.0008 - Mechanical Engineering Communication
Aim: Participate and communicate effectively within an engineering team
Learners may be assessed against unit standards:
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3 |
10 |
Entry Requirements
All applicants must:
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be at least 16 years old at the time the programme commences
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be able to read, write, and communicate in English at a basic level
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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.
Qualification gained
New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3)
Courses and programmes may be cancelled, postponed or have their content or configuration changed from time to time (including during the academic year) at the discretion of NorthTec. Fees are an indication, include GST and apply to domestic students only. View terms and conditions