Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Southern Institute of TechnologyThis course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Diploma
Next start date
Expected Feb 2026
Campus
Invercargill Campus
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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