Learn the foundations of mechanical trades and how to safely use steel or plastics to create and maintain equipment across a diverse range of industries. In this year-long introductory course, our industry-expert tutors will guide you along the way. Our graduates work across a range of exciting industries within manufacturing, aviation, energy, boating, and many more.
| Module code | Module title | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MECH302 | Mechanical Engineering Health and Safety | 3 | 15 | ||
| MECH303 | Mechanical Engineering Trade Skills | 3 | 15 | ||
| MECH304 | Mechanical Engineering Measurement | 3 | 15 | ||
| MECH305 | Mechanical Engineering Materials | 3 | 15 | ||
| MECH306 | Tools and Equipment | 3 | 15 | ||
| MECH307 | Fitting | 3 | 15 | ||
| MECH308 | Machining | 3 | 15 | ||
| MECH309 | Fabrication | 3 | 15 |
The course is designed to give you foundational knowledge, skills, and confidence. The next step if you are looking to become a fully-qualified tradesperson, is to complete an apprenticeship. Long term, after the completion of your apprenticeship, there are further opportunities to study at a higher level, such as the Mechanical Engineering Level 5, which is for advanced tradespeople looking at more specific roles. There are many different job opportunities for you to pursue in many industries, such as manufacturing, aviation, construction, and energy.
There is open entry to this programme although students must demonstrate a reasonable likelihood of success.
Selection criteria
Candidates may be required to participate in an interview process.
English language requirements
Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 5, with no individual band score lower than 5; or equivalent.
As some of the practical components within this programme are considered high risk, students will be required to submit to an initial drug screen, and may be required to submit to further drug screening if there is reasonable cause to suspect a student is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, as per Wintec’s Drug & Alcohol Policy (OP-16/04).
To check what you need to gain entry to a course, review the entry criteria available on each programme page. These assist you in understanding what qualifications or experience are typically required to gain entry. You can contact our team at info@wintec.ac.nz or 0800 2 Wintec at any time for further guidance.
Are you ready for your first day of class? Check out your start date and where you need to be. You can also find useful information about studying at Wintec on our welcome page.
Students starting Semester 2 2023
Whānau evening:
Date: Wednesday 12 July 2023
Time: 5.30pm-6.30pm
Venue: G Block, Student Street, Rotokauri Campus
Induction day:
Date: Monday 17 July 2023
Time: 8am-4pm
Venue: G Block, Student Street, Rotokauri Campus
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