01EGR

NCEA Level 1 Engineering

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Drew McWhinnie.


The National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering is an introductory qualification for secondary students interested in Mechanical Engineering or wishing to pursue a career in Maintenance, General Engineering, Marine and Fabrication, or Machining and Tool Making.

The qualification is made up of three Level 1 Unit Standards, intended to provide students with a well-balanced, practical, and theoretical course that combines basic skills and knowledge.

Recommended Prior Learning

An interest in engineering, and successful completion of the Year 9 or Year 10 Product Design and Manufacturing course would be an advantage.

Course Costs

Description Type Value
Course Contribution Contribution $85.00
$85.00

Pathway

Career Pathways

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 24
Internal Assessed Credits: 24
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 22923 v3
NZQA Info

Demonstrate basic engineering workshop skills under close supervision


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 12
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 22924 v3
NZQA Info

Develop a simple product using engineering materials


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 10
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 22926 v3
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of safety procedures in a specific engineering workshop


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 24
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry cannot be confirmed until the beginning of the 2025 school year.