New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering Major): Fees & Entry Requirements at Southern Institute of Technology, New Zealand

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New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering Major)

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

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 professionals

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
NZ$19,500.00 (9,81,428) per year
Accommodation - Homestays (Single - 300/week)
Start date

July 2027

Venue

Invercargill Campus

133 Tay Street,

Invercargill,

Southland,

9810, South Island, New Zealand

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
NZ$19,500.00 (9,81,428) per year
Accommodation - Homestays (Single - 300/week)
Start date

February 2027

Venue

Invercargill Campus

133 Tay Street,

Invercargill,

Southland,

9810, South Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

For the Rural Animal Technician strand applicants shouldBe able to demonstrate previous experience working with animals, and an aptitude for working with the publicSuitable experience includes three or more days observing in a veterinary clinic or equivalentAn aptitude for working with the public which may include a reference from an employer where the prospective student has worked with the public e.g. retail, reference from a teacher attesting to social skillsRestricted or class 1 licenceFor those people entering this qualification the following entry requirements apply60 NCEA credits at Level 2A minimum of 12 NCEA credits in English at Level 2 and 12 credits in Maths at Level 1 and 12 credits of relevant science at Level 1, orThe equivalent secondary study, orMeet the education providers requirements for the equivalent numeracy and literacy standards English Language Requirements

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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