National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 2)
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The National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 2) is designed for those students who would like to staircase to higher levels of study in civil, mechanical,and manufacturing engineering. Students will gain the necessary practical foundation skills and theory-based knowledge for mechanical engineering and related trades.
| Programme Code | NC1220 |
|---|---|
| Study Method | Full time |
| Qualification | National Certificate |
| Duration | 18 weeks |
| Applications | Close when programme is full |
| Start Dates | February and July |
| Level | 2 |
| Credits | 60 |
Offered by
Faculty of Engineering and Trades - School of Mechanical and Civil Engineering and Trades
Entry Requirements
Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
- Be physically capable of completing the practical aspects of the programme
- English language competence to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English
Any applicant whose first language is not English must provide evidence of an overall IELTS (Academic) band score of 5.5 (with no score below 5.0) or equivalent.
All applicants will be interviewed as part of the selection process. The interview will provide an opportunity for the applicant to demonstrate their motivation and commitment to study, and to ensure this is the right career for the applicant. Applicants will then be accepted in order of application.
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Cost
$2,515 (approx)
International Student Fees
$8,925 per semester
Programme Summary
In the National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 2), students complete the following courses:
- Engineering Drawing and CAD
- Engineering Fabrication
- Engineering Trade Calculations
- Engineering Workshop Theory
- Engineering Workshop Practice
- First Aid
- Maintenance Engineering.
Courses
| 111.314 | Mechanical Engineering Youth Guarantee Holding Course |
| 243.215 | Engineering Trade Calculations |
| 243.216 | Engineering Workshop Theory |
| 243.217 | Engineering Workshop Practice |
| 243.218 | Engineering Drawing & CAD |
| 243.219 | Maintenance Engineering |
| 243.220 | Engineering Fabrication |
| 243.228 | Engineering Workshop Theory |
| 723.208 | First Aid |
Further Training or Study
Diploma in Computer Integrated Manufacture (Level 5)
National Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering or Mechancial Services) (Level 6).
Career Opportunities
Graduates can begin formal apprenticeships leading to careers as qualified tradespersons, machinists, machine setters, maintenance engineers, quality controllers, production planners, forepersons, technical representatives, CNC programmers, or CAD/CAM designers.




