13MMA

Level 3 Mechanical Manufacturing

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr G. Stockwell.

Level 3 Mechanical Engineering

This course focuses on a selection of the foundation skills that are required for the Level 3 Mechanical Engineering and Related Trades Qualification. The unit standards gained may be used as the first stage of an apprenticeship. The course is particularly relevant for people wishing to pursue careers in general engineering, machining, toolmaking, fitting, air conditioning, engineering maintenance, engineering fabrication, and marine engineering.

Competenz the Industry Training Organisation (ITO) who manage the qualifications are currently reviewing their unit standards as part of a wider national review so the standards listed may change but the course content will be very similar.

Entry Criteria

Entry follows the Mechanical Engineering pathway through level one and two. 

This is a limited entry course.

Limited Entry Courses: While Westlake endevours to provide all students with their first choices, in some courses there are limits for specialist staffing and/or rooming and equipment reasons. When student numbers exceed these limits students places will be determined by ballot. When students have selected more than one limited entry course, we will aim to place students in at least one of these courses. Students who have taken the subject in the previous year will have priority entry.

Equipment/Stationery and Course Costs

This course makes significant use of digital learning material at various times during the year. It is advantageous for a student to have a laptop during these times.
Some learning activities, including assessments, will not be able to be completed without a laptop which can be provided for assessment if required.

Pathway

The course is particularly relevant for people wishing to pursue careers in general engineering, machining, toolmaking, fitting, engineering maintenance, engineering fabrication, and marine engineering.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 17 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 17 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 29551 v1
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of the strength, mechanical properties, and treatment of engineering metals
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32054 v1
NZQA Info
Produce components by performing engineering machining operations in MaPS environment
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 7
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32056 v1
NZQA Info
Perform fabrication operations in MaPS environment
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 7
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 17
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Course selection does not guarantee a course will be available or that you have approval to take a course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results and in rare cases, staff availability.