New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Advanced)
Manukau Institute of Technology
Subject area
Mechanical Engineering
Qualification
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Entry requirements
People enrolling into programmes leading to this qualification must hold one of the following qualifications or equivalent skills and knowledge:
- New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4) with strands in Fitting and Machining, General Engineering, Machining, Maintenance Engineering, Metal Forming, and Toolmaking [Ref: 2714]
- New Zealand Certificate in Engineering Fabrication (Trade) (Level 4) with strands in Heavy Fabrication, Light Fabrication, and Steel Construction [Ref: 2719]
- New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Building Services (Trade) (Level 4) [Ref: 2717]
- New Zealand Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Trade) (Level 4) [Ref: 2366]
- Other recognised New Zealand Level 4 engineering-related qualification.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the mechanical engineering, construction, manufacturing,
fabrication, refrigeration and air conditioning, and mechanical building services, industries with advanced
tradespeople who are able to contribute to the success and competitiveness of a business by
demonstrating leadership in a technical and/or operational field.
The qualification is designed for people who have already completed a mechanical engineering-related
Level 4 trade qualification and wish to further develop their technical and/or operational knowledge and
skills within their chosen discipline of mechanical engineering, construction, manufacturing, fabrication,
refrigeration and air conditioning, and mechanical building services.
Graduates of this qualification will be able to work independently as advanced tradespeople in their chosen
discipline in the mechanical engineering, fabrication, construction, manufacturing, mechanical building
services, or refrigeration and air conditioning industries.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and Technology at this level can earn:
$54,000
Median earnings one year after study
$56,000
Median earnings two years after study
$73,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
85%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Manakau Institute of Technology - Maori and Pasifika Trades Training Scholarships
Provided by:
Manukau Institute of Technology - Student Support Advisor (Maori)
Website:
https://studentweb.manukau.ac.nz/studentweb/student-life/maori,-pasifika-and-international-support
AUT International Excellence Scholarship - South Asia
Value:
NZD$5,000Contribution to fees
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 22 62 62
Phone: (0800) 626252
Fax: (09) 968 8701
Email: enquiries@manukau.ac.nz
Web: http://www.manukau.ac.nz
Sources
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