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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.

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