The Mechanical Manufacturing Department has apprenticeship, certificate, diploma and advanced diploma courses.
Specialist Training Packages:
- Engineering Technology
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metal Fabrication/Welding
- Security Technology/Locksmithing
- Jewellery Manufacturing
The Mechanical Manufacturing Department is located at NMIT's Heidelberg Campus.
Jewellery
NMIT's Jewellery Centre is a professional jewellery school where master craftsmen and recognised experts pass on their knowledge in the traditions of jewellery and goldsmithing.
The Jewellery Centre, located at the Fairfield Campus, offers short "hands-on" courses for beginner and intermediate students, delivers apprentice training in the jewellery manufacture and accepts applications from students all over Australia and from overseas for positions in the full time Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Jewellery) and Goldsmithing.
Locksmithing
The Locksmithing Unit at NMIT also offers other training services, including intensive training for overseas locksmiths and short courses for industry and consultancy services. Short courses can be specifically designed for the client or may be selected from a number of off the shelf packages.
NMIT's Locksmithing Unit is dedicated to providing training for the locksmithing industry throughout Australia and overseas. The Unit is located at the Heidelberg Campus.
Three primary courses service the needs of the locksmithing industry:
- Certificate II in Engineering (Locksmithing)
- Certificate III in Locksmithing (Apprenticeship)
- Diploma of Engineering Technology (Security Engineering)
Thank you to our sponsors:
- Atlas Steels Australia Pty Ltd
- Autodesk Australia Pty Ltd
- Locksmiths Supply Company
- WH Software
- Oates Welding Services
- Heidelberg Industrial Supplies
- BOC Gases Australia
- E & I Supplies
- CIGWELD
- PJ Williams & Associates Pty Ltd
- Australian Jewellers Supplies
- Twin Plaza Metals
- Yarra Valley Locksmiths
- North East Industrial Supplies Pty Ltd
- MTI Qualos Pty Ltd
- K & P Dean Distributors
- KABA Australia
- W.T.I.A.
- Engineers Australia
Success Stories
Courses (14)
Engineering Technology
- Certificate II in Engineering Studies - Pre-Apprenticeship
- Certificate IV in Engineering - Maintenance
- Certificate IV in Engineering (Computer Numerical Control)
- Certificate IV in Engineering (Fluid Power)
- Diploma of Engineering Technology (Mechanical) incorporating Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical)


