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Mechanical Engineering Level 3
New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3)
TC1701
Course details
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Feb 2019Jul 2019
- One year
- Full-time
- Fee Free
- You may qualify for fee free study under Fee free in 2019, Fees Free Policy or MPTT
- Level 3
- Hamilton - Modern Transport Engineers or Hamilton Rotokauri Campus
Summary
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
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:
Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering Level 3 programme will be able to work (under limited supervision) in an operator or trade assistant role in their area of specialisation, in the mechanical engineering, construction, mechanical building services, manufacturing or fabrication industries.Roles may include: CNC Machine Operator, Mould and Core Maker, Furnace Operator, Machine Operator, Specialist Production Welder, Metal Worker/Fabricator, Ducting Fabricator, Pipe Fitter/Welder, Metal Polisher and Pattern Maker Trade Assistant.
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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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Year 1 students, starting Semester 1
Date: 11 February
Time: 8am - pm
Venue: G Block, Student Street, Rotokauri Campus
Year 1 students, starting Semester 2
Date: 29 July
Time: 8am - 4pm
Venue: G Block, Student Street, Rotokauri Campus
Date: 11 February
Time: 8am - pm
Venue: G Block, Student Street, Rotokauri Campus
Year 1 students, starting Semester 2
Date: 29 July
Time: 8am - 4pm
Venue: G Block, Student Street, Rotokauri Campus
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