Certificate in Engineering Technology - AUT University
TEL: 0207 193 7932
This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
If you'd like to be able to dismantle, repair and re-assemble all kinds of machinery, including complex manufacturing plant, land vehicles, ship and aircraft equipment; to operate engineering machine tools and welding equipment to make and repair the parts you need, this is the programme for you. Add the ability to use the computer software used in engineering companies (including CAD) and calculation skills to make sure you do the job right, and you have a comprehensive outline of the skills you will learn from the Certificate of Engineering programme.
The Certificate in Engineering Technology programmes offer you the maximum flexibility in your final career choice. They can get you started in a career as a mechanical engineer and are the ideal introduction to a career as a skilled tradesperson or technician engineer.
Technician engineers are employed making prototype equipment and machinery, as a drawing office assistant helping to produce CAD designs or in many other ways.
The programme will also prepare you for further study, such as the AUT Diploma in Engineering (Specialty), the National Diploma in Engineering or an apprenticeship and a National Certificate in an engineering trade.
The Certificate in Engineering Technology has the following options available:
- Mechanical Specialty
- Product Design Specialty
- Maintenance Specialty
You will complete most of the NQF unit standards for Year One National Certificate in the major engineering trade of your choice. The programme is very hands-on and will allow you to reach a competent level in machining, assembly, computing and welding skills.
Programme Code: AK3379
Level: 3
Points: 120
Duration: One year full time / Equivalent part time
Venue: City Campus
Starting date: 3 March 2008
Application deadline: 31 January 2008
AUT encourages early application.
Late applications will be accepted if the programme is not full.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Applicants for whom English or Māori is not their first language are required to provide proof of an acceptable pass/grade gained in an accepted English language test.
THE KEY SKILLS YOU WILL ACQUIRE
- Mechanics
- Computers
- Electronics
- Knowledge of basic maths and science
- Current equipment and methods
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Skilled tradesperson
- Technician engineer
- Computer aided designer
- Product designer assistant
- Plant and systems maintainer
FURTHER STUDIES
Diploma of Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Engineering
PAPERS
Common Course Structure
712020 Mathematics 2 (15)
752001 Trade Practice (15)
752002 Technical Studies (15)
753004 Workplace Safety (15)
Mechanical Specialty
752213 Introduction to Computing (15)
753213 Engineering Fundamentals (15)
752003 Production Engineering (15)
753216 Engineering Graphics (15)
This option of the Certificate will give you a good foundation of engineering theory, manual workshop, welding skills and computer knowledge.
You may use these skills to go on to complete an apprenticeship and a National Certificate, giving you status as a skilled tradesperson. Many students use the Certificate in Engineering Technology to advance to the AUT Diploma in Engineering.
Product Design Specialty
752213 Introduction to Computing (15)
753213 Engineering Fundamentals (15)
753216 Engineering Graphics (15)
763095 Product Design Principles (15)
This option gives you a flying start into the Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. However, it places greater emphasis on computer-aided draughting and design and less on workshop skills.
The programme will introduce you to professional computer graphics software and the steps required to design and produce consumer products. This programme is ideal if you would like to go on to a career in engineering and product design.
Maintenance Specialty
752003 Production Engineering (15)
753580 Engineering Systems (15)
753585 Maintenance Best Practice 1 (15)
753590 Maintenance and Reliability 1 (15)
A new programme, this will give you the basic knowledge and skills to function successfully in a maintenance engineering trades role. You will normally be working towards completing your apprenticeship while studying this option of the Certificate.
