Are you fascinated by engineering technology? Do you want to get into manufacturing automation or mechanical design engineering? Do you already work in this area and want to update existing qualifications?
These courses can help even if you don’t have strong passes in maths or science. They will also help if your work involves supporting professional engineer and you want to take more responsibility.
Learn about mechanical equipment and systems:
- manufacture
- maintenance
- modification
- installation
You could become:
- draftsperson or assistant
- engineering assistant
- estimator
- fitter
- plant supervisor
- production planner or supervisor
- technical officer
- tool maker
In the advanced course, specialise in either:
- mechanical design
- manufacturing automation
Gain skills and knowledge in some or all of:
- measuring devices
- occupational health and safety
- drafting
- hand and power tools
- repairing and fitting engineering components
- lathing, milling and grinding
- reading technical drawings
- machining and fabrication
- pneumatics and hydraulics
- computer-aided drafting and modelling
- calculus
- robotics
- environmental issues
- thermodynamics
Available Courses (8)
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 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 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 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.
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
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.
Available Short Courses (1)
Work Safely in Accordance With OHS Policies and Procedures
This course will provide participants with the skills and knowledge to work safely and follow occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and procedures.
