The programme is ideal for people wanting to become advanced tradespeople in the mechanical engineering, construction, manufacturing, and fabrication industries.
The programme is designed for people who have already completed a mechanical engineering related Level 4 trade qualification and wish to further develop their technical and/or operational knowledge and skills within their chosen discipline.
| Module Code | Module Title | Level | Credits | Pre-Requisites | Co-Requisites | Assessment Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MECH501 | Health and Safety Legislation | 5 | 10 | N/A | ||
| MECH502 | Workplace Operations and Technical Skills | 5 | 40 | N/A | ||
| MECH503 | Quality Management Systems | 5 | 10 | N/A | ||
| MECH504 | Application of New Technologies | 5 | 5 | N/A | ||
| MECH505 | Training and Mentoring for Success | 5 | 5 | N/A |
Graduates of this programme will be able to work independently as advanced tradespeople in their chosen discipline in the mechanical engineering, fabrication, construction, manufacturing, mechanical building services, refrigeration, and air conditioning industries. Specific roles may include specialist engineer, process champion, maintenance engineering supervisor, predictive maintenance specialist, team leader, steel construction foreman, site supervisor/manager, technical advisor, and welding supervisor.
Graduates intending to become certified engineering technicians should complete the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering Practice (with strands in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering) (Level 6).
General Academic Admission
Candidates are required to have gained one of the following qualifications:
Selection Criteria
English Language Requirements
Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 5.5, with no individual band score lower than 5; or equivalent.
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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