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New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering major)

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Diploma

Next start date

Expected Feb 2026

Campus

Invercargill Campus

Summary

Do you dream of designing electric generators, internal combustion engines or steam and gas turbines?Our two-year, high value course of study will enable you to conceive, design and build power-using machines, such as refrigeration and air-conditioning 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 to:Design machinesUse lathes, shaping machines, milling machines, welders and moreUse cutting-edge 3D modelling software including SolidWorks and AutoCADProduce drawings to industry standards Work collaboratively with construction workers, clients, and other industry professionalsTechnology used during course:SoftwareAdobe SuiteAutodeskAnsysDiaLuxEES equation SolverHSM Works Ultimate 2021LumionMatlabMDSoliodsSiemans Solid Edge 2020Solid WorksTecEquipment VDASFusion 360SAP 2000Sketchbook Pro for WindowsHardware3D PrinterRobotic Arm PrinterLaser Cutting MachineCNC MachinesWater Jet CutterLathesWelding Technology

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