Want to create things? Want a hands-on career? Are you practical and accurate? People with mechanical engineering and machinery and equipment manufacturing skills are in demand to design, make and maintain tools and machines across a vast range of industries. Welders work in light fabrication, heavy fabrication and transport engineering. Mechanical engineers work in general engineering, machining and maintenance areas of the industry. Mechanical engineers are especially in demand at the moment, so check it out!
Certificate in Engineering Level 3 One year, full-time February Windermere Campus This programme has a strong practical focus, using industry standard equipment in our modern workshops and will help you learn a wide range of engineering practical skills and theoretical knowledge required within the Mechanical Engineering and Heavy Fabrication industries. You’ll take courses in safe work practices, engineering drawing, machining, welding and basic fabrication processes. You’ll also be able to apply your skills during work experience and prove yourself to gain an apprenticeship in the engineering industries to complete your trade qualification. Entry • 10 unit/achievement standard credits at NCEA Level 1 in both literacy and numeracy. Career Opportunities General engineering, fitting and machining, maintenance engineering, tool making, light and heavy fabrication. Study Pathways • Apprenticeship through to national qualifications at Levels 4 and 5 • New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical) Level 6 See page 50 for entry, you may need additional maths credits.
Certificate in Welding Level 3 Half year, full-time February, July Windermere Campus This is your ticket to employment as a welder or apprentice in production welding, transport engineering or in the manufacturing sector for the construction industry. You’ll learn to weld different grades and thicknesses of steel with MMAW (Arc), and GMAW (Mig), and aluminium and stainless steel with GTAW (Tig) processes. You will also complete engineering measurement, drawing interpretation, workplace safety, first aid, and thermal cutting process courses. You’ll have the opportunity to sit your AS/NZS2980 Welding Ticket. Entry • 10 unit/achievement standard credits at NCEA Level 1 in both literacy and numeracy. Career Opportunities Production welding, heavy fabrication welding, transport fabrication welding, alloy welding. Study Pathways • National Certificate in Welding Level 4 • Apprenticeship through to national qualifications at Levels 4 and 5.
SHORT COURSES Basic Arc/MIG and Gas Welding This programme will provide you with basic Arc/MIG and gas welding skills, plus instruction in related topics such as gas cutting and metal preparation. It also covers setting up procedures, the selection and use of electrodes and shielding gases, basic techniques for down-hand welding and positional welding. The course is part-time in the evenings, two hours per week over 12 weeks.
AS/NZS2980 Welding Ticket Gain the skills to obtain or renew your AS/NZS2980 welding certification. This programme covers all positional welding in Arc/MIG with instruction in the correct examination technique. The course runs over four evenings and includes a final examination.
Engineering Computer Aided Design – CAD As 3D modelling packages become more powerful and user friendly, many engineering firms are producing their own plans and drawings on-site. With the influx of CNC machining these skills are becoming essential in today’s market. The aim of this programme is to introduce you to the skills needed to produce high quality mechanical assemblies (in 3D), parts modelling and drawing production. The course is offered part-time in the evenings, three hours per week over 11 weeks.
53