Engineering courses at NMIT feed students into a global engineering industry with a focus on meeting the needs of small business today in a skills shortage area.
We offer engineering courses at Certificate to Diploma and Advanced Diploma level, which could be part of an industry-based (not just trade) pre-apprenticeship or non-industry program.
NMIT Pre-apprenticeships give you an opportunity to try a trade and provides an employer matching service placing about 90% of students with real engineering jobs.
Studying engineering at NMIT puts state of the art facilities and strong industry links within your reach in a variety of specialist disciplines:
- mechanical engineering (engineering trade pre-apprenticeships offered)
- jewellery manufacturing
- security engineering (locksmithing pre-apprenticeships offered)
- heavy and light metal fabrication
- electronics and communications engineering
- computer systems engineering
- engineering design
NMIT engineering industry connections also generously donate a variety of study grants available to our students to help provide financial support to students.
Start your engineering career with NMIT today – please browse our courses below.
Available Courses (21)
Certificate IV in Computer Systems
Designed to teach you computer-systems engineering skills including analysis, diagnosis, fault finding and repair, equipment primary planning, analysis and design, identifying customer and client needs, and commissioning of advanced computer systems and equipment including local area networks, wide area networks and the Internet environment.
Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering
Designed to teach you computer-systems engineering skills including analysis, diagnosis, fault finding and repair, equipment primary planning, analysis and design, identifying customer and client needs, and commissioning of advanced computer systems and equipment including local area networks, wide area networks and the Internet environment.
Certificate III in Electronics and Communications
The Certificate III in Electronics and Communications provides the skills to slect, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintian electronic equipment and devices at component/sub-assembly level.
Certificate II in Engineering
Mechanical
This program comprises the Mechanical stream for the Certificate II in Engineering. Provides pre-employment training in the engineering industry. Accommodates entry into the wider manufacturing industry. The program is represented on State/National education and industry committees/networks. NMIT also offers other streams of the Certificate II in Engineering through the Mechanical Manufacturing Department.
Certificate II in Engineering
Locksmithing
This program comprises the Locksmithing stream for the Certificate II in Engineering. Prepares students for work in the locksmithing industry. Students who continue on to apprenticeship studies after completing the certificate II will have the relevant units credited to their apprenticeship. NMIT also offers other streams for the Certificate II in Engineering through the Mechanical Manufacturing Department.
Certificate II in Engineering
Fabrication
This program comprises the Fabrication stream of the Certificate II in Engineering. Enhances the skills of people working in the metal trades. Areas of study include welding, mechanical cutting, manual heating, thermal cutting and gouging, technical drawing, manual handling, engineering measurements quality procedures, and power/hand tools. NMIT also offers other streams for the Certificate II in Engineering through the Mechanical Manufacturing Department.
Certificate IV in Engineering
Fabrication
This program comprises the Fabrication stream of the Certificate IV in Engineering. Covers light, heavy and welding fabrication. Enhances the skills of people working in the metal trades. Areas of study include ducting, cubicle, stainless fabrication, boiler and pressure vessel, structural, drawing, print reading and welding to WTIA (DOL) certification. NMIT also offers other streams of the Certificate IV in Engineering through the Mechanical Manufacturing Department.
Certificate IV in Engineering
Fluid Power
This program comprises the Fluid Power stream of the Certificate IV in Engineering. Enhances the skills of people working in the engineering field in the manufacture and servicing of hydraulic and pneumatic circuits. Covers the design, manufacture and maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. NMIT also offers other streams of the Certificate IV in Engineering through the Mechanical Manufacturing Department.
Certificate IV in Engineering
Computer Numerical Control (CNC)
This program comprises the Computer Numerical Control (CNC) stream of the Certificate IV in Engineering. Enhances the capabilities of people already working in the engineering field, specifically employees engaged in the manufacture of tooling and components using computer-assisted numerical control processes. NMIT also offers other streams of the Certificate IV in Engineering through the Mechanical Manufacturing Department.
Certificate IV in Engineering
Maintenance
This program comprises the Maintenance stream of the Certificate IV in Engineering. Designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of people working in the engineering field, specifically in the maintenance of plant and equipment and also the manufacturing and fitting of replacement parts for machinery. NMIT also offers other streams of the Certificate IV in Engineering through the Mechanical Manufacturing Department.
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade
Light Fabrication
This program comprises the Light Fabrication stream of the Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade. NMIT also offers the Heavy Fabrication stream for the Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade through the Mechanical Manufacturing Department. You will learn all about light fabrication techniques in this course. This will enable you to complete your apprenticeship and work as a tradesman. Light fabrication is traditionally known as sheetmetal work. Perform tasks ranging from manual metal arc welding and geometric development to drawing interpretation.
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade
Heavy Fabrication
This program comprises the Heavy Fabrication stream of the Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade. You will learn all about heavy fabrication techniques in this course. It is for people employed as apprentices. Heavy fabrication is traditionally known as boiler making. Boilermakers cut, shape, assemble and join heavy gauge metal parts to produce or repair containers that have to withstand pressure. NMIT also offers the Light Fabrication stream of the Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade through the Mechanical Manufacturing Department.
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
Provides apprentices with a high level of basic and advanced skills in fitting and machining which they can build on through on-the-job training, including marking out, use of hand tools, drawing, turning, milling and grinding. NMIT also offers the Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade to non-industry and international students through the Mechanical Manufacturing Department.
Advanced Diploma of Engineering Design
This qualification may lead to para-professional employment in supporting the work of engineers through tasks such as preparing drawings, designing to requirement, costing projects, or testing materials. Enhance your understanding in areas such as survey methods, designing structural steel members and soils evaluation.
Diploma of Engineering Drafting
Do you want to work in civil engineering? The Diploma of Engineering Drafting can help you achieve this goal. The first year of this course at NMIT focuses on engineering drafting skills. These will enable you to find employment in civil engineering. In the second year you can specialise in geographic information, civil or structural drafting.
Certificate II in Engineering Studies
Provides pre-employment training and pathways into apprenticeships and traineeships in the engineering industry. Accommodates entry into the wider manufacturing industry.
Diploma of Engineering Technology
Jewellery
This program comprises the Jewellery stream of the Diploma of Engineering Technology. Designed for those wanting to pursue or enhance a jewellery career. Provides skills and techniques used in a broad range of jewellery making. Concentrates predominately on a hand-working skill base. The program features the Jewellery Centre, a professional jewellery school where master craftsmen and recognised experts pass on their knowledge. NMIT also offers other streams of the Diploma of Engineering Technology through the Mechanical Manufacturing Department.
Diploma of Engineering Technology
Security Engineering (Locksmithing)
This program comprises the Security Engineering (Locksmithing) stream of the Diploma of Engineering Technology. Provides you with extensive training in security technology. Areas of study include client relationships, power tools/hand held, key production, lock mechanisms, basic machining processes, basic fabrication techniques, automotive security systems, mechanical access control systems, security containers and mechanical security for buildings. NMIT also offers other streams of the Diploma of Engineering Technology through the Mechanical Manufacturing Department.
Diploma of Engineering Technology
Mechanical or Manufacturing
This program comprises the Mechanical or Manufacturing stream of the Diploma of Engineering Technology. Develop the skills to assist senior designers, production supervisors and professional engineers, and further or kick-start your career in engineering technology. Learn skills such as drafting, design, production management and on-site installation. Rewarding and lucrative careers await you across industries as diverse as construction and food and beverage production. NMIT also offers other streams of the Diploma of Engineering Technology through the Mechanical Manufacturing Department.
Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology
Mechanical or Manufacturing
This program comprises the Mechanical or Manufacturing stream of the Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology. Secure your career in mechanical design engineering or manufacturing automation. Get skills to start in engineering or upgrade existing qualifications with skills recognition. NMIT also offers the Jewellery stream of the Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology through the Mechanical Manufacturing Department.
Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology
Jewellery
This program comprises the Jewellery stream for the Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology. Designed for individuals who wish to continue to pursue or enhance jewellery careers. Concentrates on a hand-working skill base, while introducing technological aspects and promoting individual attainment within the industry. The program features the Jewellery Centre, a professional jewellery school where master craftsmen and recognised experts pass on their knowledge. NMIT also offers the Mechanical Engineering stream of the Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology through the Mechanical Manufacturing Department.
