Mechanical Engineering

This challenging programme will see you working in NMIT’s Mechanical Engineering workshops learning how to machine, weld and fabricate with metal. 

During the year you’ll design, build and race a grass kart with your team mates. Training is pretty much hands-on, so be prepared to get stuck in.

We are offering a new separate programme called The EVolocity programme which promotes sustainability, electric vehicle updates and careers in engineering (mechanical, electrical, electronics, programming and CAD).

This programme is proposed as a variation and in addition to the already existing welding course. Although the same welding components (unit standards) will apply as in the current welding course, the focus of this course will be on challenging you to build an electric bike/scooter/cart which you will then use to compete with at the end of the year at the EVolocity competition.

On completion of this course you will be able to:

 (1) EVolocity or Mechanical (Year 1)

• Demonstrate knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements on engineering worksites.
• Demonstrate knowledge of safety on engineering worksites.
• Demonstrate knowledge of MIG welding in the motor industry.
• Perform basic fabrication operations under supervision.
• Assemble mechanical components under supervision (Mechanical option)
• Demonstrate knowledge of electrical test instruments and take measurements (EVolocity option).

OR

 (2) Mechanical (Year 2)

• Produce simple engineering component drawings using
  CAD software.
• Produce components by performing basic engineering
  turning operations.

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 a mix models of delivery e.g online, face to face one day per week or block options.

Grass Cart