National Certificate in
Mechanical Engineering (Level 2)
TE1007
Starts February / July
For 6 months
Domestic Student fees are $2,919 *
Study full-time
Rotokauri Campus in Hamilton
At the end of 6 months successful study you will be ready to begin a career in the engineering and fabrication industries. You will be introduced to all aspects of the engineering and fabrication trades, learning fundamental knowledge and practical skills that are highly valued by potential employers.
Wintec’s Rotokauri campus is widely regarded as one of the best Trades training centres in the country. The Engineering and Fabrication workshops have been created to provide a learning environment that is as close as possible to a real workplace situation.
Our mode of learning is face-to-face with qualified, industry experience tutors in a workshop setting. If required one-on-one support is available.
Programme Content
Applying theoretical knowledge to practical tasks is critical to learning in this hands-on industry. To that end you will use the latest equipment and machinery ensuring you become both competent and confident in all unit standards. These include drawings, calculations, assembling mechanical components, machining, fabrication work, welding procedures, engineering hand tools, engineering portable power tools, simple measuring instruments, dimensional measuring devices, engineering marking-out equipment, safe work practices, emergency, first aid and resuscitation procedures. Study is broken into 30% theory, 70% practical.
Engineering and Manufacturing companies within the Waikato region are increasingly requesting the National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering and Fabrication
as a pre-requisite to apprenticeship.
Students that successfully complete and gain this qualification have an above average chance of gaining an apprenticeship with these companies.
Career Opportunities
Engineering and Manufacturing companies within the Waikato region are increasingly requesting the National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering and Fabrication
as a pre-requisite to apprenticeship.
Students that successfully complete and gain this qualification have an above average chance of gaining an apprenticeship with these companies.
Entry Criteria
Open entry, although candidates must demonstrate a reasonable likelihood
of success.
Preference will be given to students who have achieved 10 credits at NCEA Level 1 in Mathematics and / or Physics, or equivalent.
Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test Score (IELTS) of 5.5, with a minimum of 5.0 in the written band.
To meet legal and health requirements, candidates must be physically able to carry out the practical components of the programme.
Additional Information
You will study at Wintec's Rotokauri Campus which is widely regarded as one of the best Trades training areas in the country. Its modern, open plan workshops contain up-to-date equipment to help you learn all the necessary practical skills. The tutors are well qualified, industry experienced and familiar with the latest technology. All this makes Wintec Trade graduates well sought after in the industry.
Secondary School Students
Want to experience electrical engineering for a day? Come to Wintec and do a one day Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering Taster.
If you want to get your electrical engineering career underway while still at school the following courses at Wintec are available:
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering: Campus Course, covered over two days. (Unit Standard 15849)
Electrical and Electronic Engineering: Partnership Programme, covered at Wintec or your school over a year. (Unit Standard 15843)
Talk to your STAR Coordinator or Careers Advisor about any of the above options.