New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade)
Otago Polytechnic
Subject area
Mechanical Engineering
Qualification
Check out Fees Free to see whether you are eligible for a year of fees-free study or two years industry training. Contact your provider to confirm your study options meet the criteria.
Entry requirements
It is recommended that people enrolling in a programme leading to this qualification will hold the National Certificate in Education Achievement (NCEA) Level 2 [Ref: 0973] or equivalent.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the mechanical engineering industry with skilled tradespeople who are able to safely and independently perform engineering tasks within their chosen discipline, to industry standards.
This qualification is designed for people working in the industry and will typically be achieved in a workplace environment whilst completing a New Zealand Apprenticeship.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and Technology at this level can earn:
$34,000
Median earnings one year after study
$37,000
Median earnings two years after study
$43,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
59%
Employment rate two years after study
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
New Zealand Pacific Scholarships
Provided by:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade - NZ Aid Programme
Website:
https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/aid-and-development/scholarships/types-of-scholarships
Value:
See 'Additional Information.'
Clutha District Council: Tuapeka County Bursary Fund
Provided by:
Clutha District Council - Corporate Services Administrator
Website:
https://www.cluthadc.govt.nz/your-district/funding-schemes/Pages/default.aspx
Value:
Minimum bursary of $1000 is available annually.
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 762 786
Phone: (03) 477 3014
Fax: (03) 471 6870
Email: info@op.ac.nz
Web: http://www.otagopolytechnic.ac.nz
The MyQ data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on responses to the MyQ survey provided by recent graduates of this qualification.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.