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Mechanical Engineering Level 3
New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3)
TC1701
Course details
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Jul 2020Feb 2021
- One year
- Full-time
- Fees-free in 2020*
- You may qualify for fee free study under Fees-Free, Fees-free in 2020, Fees-Free Policy or MPTT
- Level 3
- Hamilton Rotokauri Campus
Summary
This one-year course provides useful foundation skills that will start your journey to become a mechanical tradesperson. Our students spend four-days-a-week on campus, participating in theory and project-based activities. The projects are designed to challenge and develop their skills with powered industrial equipment, technical drawing, measurement, and hand tools. We encourage students to find work experience on the fifth day of the week. Check our more detail below.
Please note: Fee-Free scholarships are available for domestic students in 2020 only (excludes Industry Training Organisation students). These scholarships apply to the following programmes: Mechanical Engineering Level 3, Electrical Engineering Level 3, Automotive Engineering Level 3, Construction Trade Skills Level 3; and Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (Pre-Apprenticeship) Level 3.
View programme modules
| 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 |
Career/further opportunities:
On completion of the course, students can move into what is typically a 3-year apprenticeship where they have the opportunity to become fully-qualified as a mechanical tradesperson. There are a large variety of specialisations and areas that they can choose to pursue following this.
There is also the opportunity for fully-qualified mechanical tradespeople to return and further their study at Wintec with a Level 5 mechanical engineering qualification. This enables students to further hone their skills and knowledge.
Events
Disclaimers
Entry criteria
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).
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Pathways
Please check the entry criteria for each programme to see which course is the best level for you to begin with. The entry criteria information can be found on each of the programme pages here online. You can also contact us directly to discuss the appropriate level for you at info@wintec.ac.nz.
Your first day
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.
Year 1 students starting February 2020
Your first day will be:
Date: Monday 10 February 2020
Time: 8am-4pm
Venue: G Block, Student Street, Rotokauri Campus
Year 1 students starting July 2020
Your first day will be:
Date: Monday 27 July 2020
Time: 8am-4pm
Venue: G Block, Student Street, Rotokauri Campus
Please bring with you on your first day:
Pens, pencils & lined refill.
Steel capped footwear - you will not be allowed to enter the workshop without these.
Prospectus (course guide)
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