New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Level 6) (Invercargill)

Our twoyear high value course of study will enable you to conceive design and build powerusing machines such as refrigeration and airconditioning systems elevators and escalators and more. The course acts as a foundational year for advanced mechanical engineering and is designed to upskill you for advanced studies leading to career opportunities such as becoming a mechanical engineer mechanical design engineer mechanical field engineer piping engineer or a mechanical project engineer.Learn how toDesign machinesUse lathes shaping machines milling machines welders and moreUse cuttingedge 3D modelling software including SolidWorks and AutoCADProduce drawings to industry standards Work collaboratively with construction workers clients and other industry professionals

For the Rural Animal Technician strand applicants shouldBe able to demonstrate previous experience working with animals, and an aptitude for working with the publicSuitable experience includes three or more days observing in a veterinary clinic or equivalentAn aptitude for working with the public which may include a reference from an employer where the prospective student has worked with the public e.g. retail, reference from a teacher attesting to social skillsRestricted or class 1 licenceFor those people entering this qualification the following entry requirements apply60 NCEA credits at Level 2A minimum of 12 NCEA credits in English at Level 2 and 12 credits in Maths at Level 1 and 12 credits of relevant science at Level 1, orThe equivalent secondary study, orMeet the education providers requirements for the equivalent numeracy and literacy standards English Language Requirements