The purpose of this qualification is to provide the mechanical engineering, construction, manufacturing, and fabrication industries, with people who have sufficient underpinning knowledge, understanding, and practical skill to work under limited supervision as operators or trade assistants within their chosen discipline. This qualification is designed for people already working in the industry or people intending to complete a pre-trade qualification before entering the industry. Graduates will be capable of performing a defined range of engineering tasks under limited supervision. Course Content Compulsory MET300 Mechanical Engineering Health and Safety MET310 Mechanical Engineering Drawing and Calculations MET320 Mechanical Engineering Workshop Basics MET330 Mechanical Engineering Materials MET340 Mechanical Engineering Basic Processes MET350 Welding for Engineers MET360 Mechanical Engineering Process and Quality MET370 Mechanical Engineering Communication Optional Units 2682 Weld steel in the down hand positions to a general purpose industry standard using the manual metal arc welding process 2679 Join metals using the torch brazing and soldering processes 20799 Demonstrate knowledge of common engineering metals 2672 Weld steel to a general purpose industry standard using gas metal and arc welding process 29651 Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety when welding and thermal cutting Career Opportunities Graduates of this qualification will be able to: Work safely, applying an understanding of relevant Health and Safety requirements and safety culture, when carrying out engineering tasks Apply basic trade related numeracy, literacy, and visualisation skills to perform engineering tasks Perform a defined range of engineering tasks according to instructions using relevant materials, tools, and equipment Set up and carry out a single process engineering job according to instructions Apply an understanding of effective and efficient processes and principles to the engineering jobs being undertaken Take responsibility for the appropriate quality of own engineering work and make corrections as required Participate and communicate effectively within an engineering team Satisfactory Completion To satisfactorily complete New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3) and be awarded this qualification the student must have successfully: Achieved minimum of 120 credits in accordance with the programme schedule for the New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3). Completed required practical and theoretical programme work and assignments. The student will normally be expected to complete the New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3) full-time over one year or part-time over two years.