
Mechanical Engineering
If you’re into making and fixing things and like working with your hands, then chances are you’ll make a really good mechanical engineer.
This programme will see you working in Te Pūkenga 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!
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.
If circumstances change there could be mixed models of delivery e.g online, face to face one day per week or block options.
Grass Cart
Level 2 and 3
Starts: February 2024
Time:
9am to 2.30pm Fridays
Location:
Te Pūkenga NMIT Nelson
Pathways + Opportunities
Trades
Academy
Training
- 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 Diploma in Civil Engineering (Level 6)
- UNIVERSITY STUDIES:
- Engineering Degrees in Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Design
- Metallurgist
Employment opportunities
- Business Owner
- Machinist and Toolmaker
- Marine Engineer
- Welder
- Refrigeration Engineer
- Sheet Metal Fabricator
- Heavy Fabrication Engineer
- CAD Operator
- Architect or Civil Drafter
- Civil Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Hydraulics Engineer
- Structural Steel Engineer
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning
- Maintenance and Diagnostics Engineer
Find out more about what you will learn in the programme
Mechanical Engineering Poster 2024
Course outline:
Mechanical Engineering