Dive into the diverse and fast-growing world of mechanical engineering. This highly practical, hands-on course will prepare you for work, an apprenticeship, or further education.
In this year-long introductory course, you will develop core engineering, mechanical, and fabrication skills. Learn the foundations of mechanical trades and how to safely use steel or plastics to create and maintain equipment across a diverse range of industries.
Our industry-expert tutors will guide you throughout your journey in a supportive environment. We see our graduates work across a range of exciting sectors, including manufacturing, aviation, energy, boating, and many more.
| Module code | Module title | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MECH3028 | Engineering Health and Safety | 3 | 10 | ||
| MECH3029 | Engineering Calculations and Drawings | 3 | 15 | ||
| MECH3030 | Mechanical Engineering Workshop Skills | 3 | 15 | ||
| MECH3031 | Engineering Machining | 3 | 20 | ||
| MECH3032 | Engineering Fabrication | 3 | 20 | ||
| MECH3033 | Welding | 3 | 20 | ||
| MECH3034 | Mechanical Engineering Processes and Quality | 3 | 10 | ||
| MECH3046 | Mechanical Engineering Communication | 3 | 10 |
The course is designed to give you foundational knowledge, skills, and confidence. The next step if you are looking to become a fully-qualified tradesperson, is to complete an apprenticeship. Long term, after the completion of your apprenticeship, there are further opportunities to study at a higher level, such as the Mechanical Engineering Level 5, which is for advanced tradespeople looking at more specific roles. There are many different job opportunities for you to pursue in many industries, such as manufacturing, aviation, construction, and energy.
English language requirement
Applicants who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS)General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5 or completed NZ Certificate in English Language L3 with an endorsement of either General, Workplace or Academic, or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined in Rule 18 and Appendix 2 of the NZQF Programme and Accreditation Rules 2013.
As some of the practical components within this programme are considered high-risk, students may be required to submit 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).
To check what you need to gain direct entry to a course, review the entry criteria available on each programme page. These assist you in understanding what qualifications or experience are typically required to gain entry. You can contact our team at info@wintec.ac.nz or 0800 2 Wintec at any time for further guidance.
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Semester 1 2025
Whānau evening:
Date: Wednesday 29 January 2025
Time: 5.30pm-6.30pm
Venue: G Block, Student Street, Rotokauri Campus
Induction day:
Date: Monday 3 February 2025
Time: 8am-4pm
Venue: G Block, Student Street, Rotokauri Campus
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