New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade)
ATNZ
Subject area
Mechanical Engineering
Qualification
Duration
4.5 Years
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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 intended for people already working within the industry to gain a credential that will enhance their employment opportunities and/or people that wish to enter the mechanical engineering industry.
Graduates will be able to operate independently as Mechanical Engineering tradespeople in their chosen discipline, in the mechanical engineering and manufacturing industries.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
It is recommended, but not required, that people enrolling in this programme hold the National Certificate in Education Achievement (NCEA) Level 2 [Ref: 0973] or equivalent. People enrolling in this programme must hold a relevant position to the qualification strand in a Mechanical Engineering (Trade) organisation and have an apprenticeship training agreement between the trainee, ATNZ and the Employer. ATNZ Limited may enrol trainees working in New Zealand under work visas into this programme without being a signatory to The Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021, until 31 December 2023.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
4.5 Years
Tuition Fees
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Government tuition subsidy
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
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National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
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All KIS information is the most recent data available and relates to domestic students only.
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Phone: (029) 968 8088
Email: info@atnz.org.nz
Web: http://www.atnz.org.nz
Where does this information come from?
The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.
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