Mechanical Engineering
If you like making and fixing things and enjoy working with your hands, then chances are you’ll make a great mechanical engineer.
This programme will see you working in NMIT’s Mechanical Engineering workshops learning how to machine, weld and fabricate with metal.
You will explore different facets of mechanical engineering and build projects like rocket stoves, fire pits, engineering tools, garden art or even create your own project.
You will use CAD/CAM software used in the industry to produce engineering drawings and output to our 3D printers to create models and prototypes. You could even progress to manufacture your part on our HAAS CNC machining centre.
This is a very practical, hands-on course so be prepared to get stuck in!
Student Stories
Jake Peterson
I chose to do Mechanical Engineering through Trades Academy as I had done it as school and enjoyed how practical it was. I felt the Trades Academy course had more to offer than school. The best part of Trades Academy has been being away from school learning in a different environment and meeting new people from other schools.
Ollie Garratt
My dad works in Engineering so I wanted to get more of feel for what it could be like and learn more skills before starting study. I am doing Engineering at school and have found that this Trades Academy course has worked well with what I am learning at Marlborough Boys College.
Find out more about what you will learn in the programme
On completion of this course you will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of safety on engineering worksites.
- Demonstrate knowledge of fabrication machinery, materials, and processes.
- Assemble mechanical components under supervision.
- Produce simple engineering component drawings using CAD software.
- Create three-dimensional engineering models using CAD software under supervision.
- Assemble mechanical components 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
9.10am to 2.20pm Fridays
Marlborough TBC
NMIT Woodbourne Airbase, Marlborough & NMIT Nelson
Training Pathways
- Industry Employment/ Apprenticeships and ITO Training
- NZ Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3)
- New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) with strands in Fitting and Machining and General Engineering (Level 4)
- New Zealand Certificate in Engineering Fabrication (Trade) with strands in Light and Heavy Fabrication (Level 4)
- NZ Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 4)
- NZ Diploma in Civil Engineering (Level 6)
- UNIVERSITY STUDIES:
- Engineering Degrees in Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Design, Mechatronics
- Metallurgist
Employment Opportunities
Employment opportunities
- Business Owner
- Machinist and Toolmaker
- Marine Engineer
- Welder
- Refrigeration Engineer
- Sheet Metal Fabricator
- Heavy Fabrication Engineer
- CAD Designer/Draftsperson
- CAD Operator
- Architect or Civil Drafter
- Civil Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Hydraulics Engineer
- Structural Steel Engineer
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning
- Maintenance and Diagnostics Engineer
Would you like to apply?
