Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT)New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Certificate
Duration
40 weeks
Next start date
Expected Feb 2026
Campus
Nelson Campus
Summary
Jump-start your career in Mechanical Engineering. The subjects studied in this one year programme are equivalent to the first year of your apprenticeship.
Entry criteria
Academic Entry- NCEA Level 1 with 10 credits in Numeracy (algebra, trigonometry, measurement recommended) and 10 credits in Literacy, OR -
- Be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.
- International applicants for whom English is not their first language will be required to show evidence of language competency, issued within the last two years, before being eligible to enrol in any non-English programme. The level of competency required is outlined in Rule 18 and Appendix 2 of the NZQF Programme and Accreditation Rules 2013 and below under the title English Competency.
- IELTS General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5 or completed NZ Certificate in English Language L3 with an endorsement of either General, Workplace or Academic, or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined in Rule 18 and Appendix 2 of the NZQF Programme and Accreditation Rules 2013.
For domestic applicants for whom English is not their first language evidence of language competency may be required.
Studying in NZ
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