About the course

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 machines

　　Use lathes, shaping machines, milling machines, welders and more

　　Use cutting-edge 3D modelling software including SolidWorks and AutoCAD

　　Produce drawings to industry standards

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: NZ$56,000

Intake	Location
Semester (February), 2024	Invercargill
Semester (July), 2024	Invercargill

　　

How to apply

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Southern Institute of Technology. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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