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.
Entry requirements
Offering institute
This qualification is offered by WelTec.
On 1 September 2022, the operations of WelTec transferred to the Whitireia and WelTec business division of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (Te Pūkenga). As part of this, all existing WelTec programmes transferred to Te Pūkenga.