Course Overview

Get a career in the amazing world of Mechanical Engineering with our flexible four-year apprentice course. Learn everything from mechanical fitting, fluid power and trade calculations to welding and machining processes, all while getting valuable on-the-job experience.

As a studying apprentice, you'll get the best of both worlds’ with equal work and study opportunities. Our tutors and your employer will work together and will manage your apprenticeship right to your graduation, giving you everything you'll need to succeed.

Classes are flexible and tailored to suit your study needs. With night classes, day release, block courses and online learning all available, it's never been easier to balance your study and work commitments.

Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:

• New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4), in either Fitting and Machining strand or General Engineering strand

General Eligibility

Entry criteria

You must have:

• 40 credits NCEA Level 1, including 10 literacy credits and 10 numeracy credits (or equivalent) AND,

• be working in the engineering industry

• be supervised by someone who is prepared to support the training

• Apprenticeship Agreement - Enrolment into this course will also require the apprentice, employer, and provider to enter into a training agreement. The agreement will outline the responsibilities of each party to the apprenticeship, and will align with the principles in the Code of Good Practice for New Zealand Apprenticeships 

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• Level 4 certificate IELTS General or Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 or completed New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 with an endorsement of either General, Workplace or Academic, or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined by NZQA.