General Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship
On Job
Level 4
I’m new to the trades
Mechanical Engineering
I want to become an apprentice
Apprenticeships
General Engineering
I want to upskill
I want to upskill my team
Details
General engineers work across machining, fabrication, repair, servicing, and assembly. They are versatile tradespeople with broad mechanical skills able to work in workshops, manufacturing, maintenance, and service environments.
| Qualification | New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) Level 4 |
|---|---|
| Strand | General Engineering |
| Credits | 282 |
| Duration | Approx. 48 months |
| Study Type | Workplace-based with online/self-study |
| Start | Anytime |
| Location | NZ-wide |
| Leads to | New Zealand Certificate Mechanical Engineering (Advanced) (Level 5) |
What you'll learn
- Fitting and assembly
- Manufacturing processes
- Machining & fabrication basics
- Hydraulics & pneumatics fundamentals
- Service, repair and diagnostics
Career Opportunities
General Engineer
Leading Hand
Workshop Supervisor
Engineering Supervisor
Specialist Engineer
Entry requirements
- NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident
- 16+ years old (or ELX approved)
- NCEA Level 2 recommended
- Must be employed in an engineering workplace (we can help with this)
Find this apprenticeship pathway on Tahatū
Qualification:
New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4)
Strands offered by ATNZ:
Fitting & Machining, General Engineering, Machining, Maintenance Engineering, Metal Casting, Toolmaking.
This qualification is listed on Tahatū Career Navigator, Aotearoa New Zealand’s national careers planning website led by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC).