What you will learn
- Mathematics
- Engineering fundamentals
- Drawing
- Report production
- Engineering management
The mechanical engineering strand also teaches students the following:
- CAD skills
- Mechanics
- Materials
- Fluid mechanics
- Thermodynamics and heat transfer
- Strength of materials
- Manufacturing processes
- Electrical Fundamentals
More detail about this qualification
Students will gain the skills and attributes required by Engineering New Zealand, which are benchmarked internationally and accredited to the Dublin Accord.
Career options
Become an engineering technician in the mechanical engineering field or design engineer.
Gives entry to the Bachelor of Engineering Technician qualification with 180 credits from the NZDE being cross-credited.
Entry requirements
Whitireia and WelTec are a business division of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology.
