Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
Tutor: Kyle Whisker
Duration: 25 weeks
Days: 5 days
Skill Level: Beginner
Zero Fees:
Gain NCEA L2 Qualification.
Study Loan and Student Allowance approved.
Course Overview
For students with an interest in the manufacturing and technology industry. Gain introductory welding and mechanical engineering skills before committing to employment or further study at Level 3.
Gain your Level 2 Vocational Pathway in Manufacturing and Technology.
Programme is FEES FREE and is available to students aged 16 years of age and over.
What will I learn?
Health and safety in the workshop
Hand and power tools
Engineering sketches
Mechanical and fabricated components
Engineering materials
Measuring and marking equipment
Fabrication processes and operations
Mechanical fasteners
Engineering metals and machine operations
Calculations
Enhanced numeracy and literacy skills
How can this course help me?
On completion of this programme, you will have the necessary basic knowledge and skills for working safely in a manufacturing workshop, with regards to health and safety practices, welding and use of power and hand tools.
You will be able to apply and progress to higher levels of learning such as those listed below
New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3) Ref: 2715
Vocational Pathway - Manufacturing and Technology (Level 3)
You may gain your NCEA Level 2
When? Where?
Programme start date: Rolling intake
Entry requirements
You must be 16 years of age or older.
I don’t have transport
We have a FREE pick up and drop off service in the Thames, Paeroa and Ngatea regions
Need a little extra help ?
We have an on-call literacy and numeracy tutor to support you along with your tutor.
