Engineering (Mechanical & Aeronautical)
If you are interested in mechanics, engines and aviation, and relish in a technical challenge, then join us at the NMIT Woodbourne Campus at The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) Base.
In this hands-on course, you’ll get to work in both the mechanical and aviation workshops, learning how to machine, weld and fabricate with metal. You’ll be building projects such as rocket stoves and fire pits, using CAD/CAM software to create 3D printed models, and learning about the principles of aircraft flight. Get amongst real aircraft and cutting-edge technology and gain invaluable insights into the exciting realm of Aviation Engineering—a profession in high demand and ripe with opportunity.
You will take field trips to local Aviation points of interest throughout the year and connect with NMIT’s industry partners such as AirNZ, Rocket Lab and AirForce recruiters.
Student Stories
Aiden Treston
“I enjoyed Trades Academy because it was away from school and you get to learn in a different environment. The course allowed me to get some experience and get the chance to look at the aviation industry."
Find out more about what you will learn in the programme
Engineering (Mechanical & Aeronautical) Course Outline 2025
Note: This programme is available to Marlborough students only.
On completion of this course you will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge on the principals of aircraft flight.
- Demonstrate knowledge of safety on engineering worksites.
- Demonstrate knowledge of fabrication machinery, materials and processes.
- Assemble mechanical components under supervision.
- Produce engineering component drawings using CAD software.
- Create three-dimensional engineering models using CAD software under supervision.
Note: Some unit standards may change. Final information on the standards specific to your course will be available prior to starting your programme.
Key Details
9am to 2.30pm Fridays
NMIT Woodbourne, Marlborough
Training Pathways
- NZ Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Level 3
- NZ Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering Level 4
- NZ Diploma in Aeronautical Maintenance Certification Level 6
Employment Opportunities
Employment opportunities
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
- Aeronautical Engineer
- Aircraft Engineer
- Aeronautical Support Engineers
- Fleet Engineer
- Quality and Safety Engineer
- Liaison Engineer
- Work at a major airline such as Air New Zealand, Qantas and International Aviation Industries
- Work with Aeronautical Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) organisations in New Zealand
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