National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 2)

  • 20 February & 16 July
  • Level 2
  • 17 weeks full-time (taught 3 days per week)
  • $2,802.80 - Domestic student
    $8,000 - International student

Qualification overview

This qualification aims to give students basic workplace skills for mechanical engineering and related trades. The qualification may be used as the first stage of an apprenticeship or as the basis for further training. It is designed for both school leavers and more mature students.

For more detailed course information, please download the Information Sheet below:

Information Sheet

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Entry requirements

  • 48 or more credits at NCEA Level 1, with no fewer than 12 credits in each of Mathematics and English and the remainder from 2 other subjects/domains and/or
  • Equivalent NZQF Unit Standards
  • Applications will also be considered from people with other academic qualifications or industry experience.

Career Options

Engineering tradesperson, engineering apprentice in general engineering or fabrication.

Further study options

The National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 2) acts as the first year of an apprenticeship, and after completion of an apprenticeship students can progress to the new Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical).