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6 National Certificate in Maintenance and Diagnostics in Mechanical Engineering (Level 5) Building on the knowledge gained in the Certificate in Applied Mechanical Engineering (Level 4), this programme will assist you to develop advanced skills in the repair and maintenance of machinery used in the engineering and manufacturing industries. On completion of this programme you will be able to apply higher-level skills in the engineering maintenance and diagnostics industry and to specialise in areas of career interest. Programme content includes: Maintenance planning Working drawings Heat treatments Measuring equipment Electrical Production processes Co-ordinate measuring machine Supervision Lubrication Commisioning plant Part-time Engineering trade courses Start date, duration and location Commences in March and runs for two years part-time in the evenings at our Petone campus. Entry requirements Successful completion of the Certificate in Applied Mechanical Engineering (Level 4) or an equivalent qualification. For applicants who have English as a second language a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent is required. Where will it take me This qualification opens up a range of options in foreman or workshop management positions within the engineering industry. You can also progress onto further study with the Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical) (Level 6). We offer a range of part-time courses in welding, mechanical engineering for those wanting to enter the industry, up-skill or take a course for self-interest. The programmes are run in the evenings and on weekends so you can still work while you learn. Mig/Tig Welding Learn how to set up welding and cutting equipment, MIG welding techniques, TIG welding techniques, how to recognise and repair the most common welding faults and basic distortion control techniques. Runs for three hours per week (in the evening) for 12 weeks part-time in the evenings at our Petone campus. Machine Shop Practice Broaden your skills in turning, milling, grinding, measurement and heat treatment. Suitable for tradespeople or experienced hobby metal workers. Runs for three hours per week (in the evening) for 12 weeks part-time in the evenings at our Petone campus. Introduction to Computer Numerical Control of Machine Tools (CNC) Provides instruction for CNC lathes and machining centres. Programming will be done in both NC and APT languages. You will have access to WelTec’s 7-tool FANUC CNC mil, OKUMA LB9 lathe and EDGECAM software programme. Runs for two hours per week (in the evening) for 12 weeks part-time in the evenings at our Petone campus.
7 Student success Ben Davidge Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Ben Davidge was one of those people that knew what his career path was from the outset. A former Hutt Valley High Student, Ben has always had a keen focus on technology. From school he went straight into the Certificate in Mechanical Engineering at WelTec. "The certificate is hands-on and practical - creating parts, drawing and some design. I branched off into toolmaking but there were also options to go into fitting and turning or maintenance and diagnostics." "I found that there wasn’t enough time in the day – I just wanted to stay in class as long as I could. I really enjoyed the projects – making parts from drawings. It was all based on the workshop environment which I enjoyed and the theory was there to back up the practical component." He’s turned his passion into a profession working for Agmar Tools 2000 Ltd in Lower Hutt. Ben is thoroughly enjoying his role. "The type of work we do at Agmar is really specialised. People think I make hammers for a living it’s a lot different that that – we would make the machines that make hammer. A company might come to us with a new part made out of plastic that they want to put out to the market - we make the parts and process to create the product." Mark Fitfield of Agmar Tools has been impressed with Ben. "He’s very bright and articulate. We’re very proud to have him on staff. It’s hard to find top calibre people like this and so we think that we are very lucky." Manu Pouajen-Blakiston Core Mechanical Engineering Trades Skills (now the Certificate in Applied Mechanical Engineering) Manu Pouajen-Blakiston was encouraged to try an apprenticeship, and so he decided to enrol in the Core Mechanical Engineering Trades Skills (now called the Certificate in Applied Mechanical Engineering) pre trade course at WelTec. "It seemed like a straight-forward foot in the door rather than doing a degree. It was an excellent course, I’ve always been good with my hands but I had never considered engineering." The WelTec pre-trade course suited Manu’s hands on approach. "WelTec is really practical, it’s a totally different experience to school. I was learning new skills and it was exactly what I wanted to do". He found the tutors were a tremendous help throughout his studies "the tutors were the best part. Having tutors that have already been in trades was invaluable, they know the industry really well". Manu says his qualification prepared him well for the industry; he even received assistance from his apprenticeship coordinator in seeking a job. Manu couldn’t be happier with the job he landed straight out of study. He is currently working for Victoria University as a Mechanical Workshop Technician where he is responsible for building and maintaining scientific equipment. He is enjoying the variation his role provides and is planning on further study, possibly in physics and engineering. Manu says the trade industry is an excellent career choice. There is currently a significant skills shortage and there are simply not enough Pacific Islanders in the industry. "I can’t believe more people don’t get into the trades. Pacific people haven’t been exposed enough to the industry but it is so easy to start a career in the trades and there is so much work out there."
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