Students in this programme will develop the work-ready skills necessary to be successful in the mechanical engineering industry, with an emphasis on safety. Students will spend four days a week on campus participating in theory and project-based activities. This programme focuses on the machining fitting and welding/fabrication trades. The projects are designed to challenge and develop their skills with powered industrial equipment, technical drawing, measurement and hand tools.
** Fee Free scholarships are available for domestic students in 2019 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
| 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 |
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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Your first day will be:
Date: 29 July
Time: 8am - 4pm
Venue: G Block, Student Street, Rotokauri Campus
Whānau night
Bring your family and come along to whānau night where you'll get to meet the trades team, find out about what support is on offer while you're studying, and get answers to all your questions. Pizza included ...
When: Wednesday 24 July. 5-6pm
Where: G block, Rotokauri Campus
It is not compulsory to attend whānau night.
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