Qualification details
Title
New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Advanced) (Level 5)
Version
1
Qualification type
Certificate
Level
5
Credits
70 credits
NZSCED
030701
Engineering and Related Technologies > Mechanical and
Industrial Engineering and Technology > Mechanical Engineering
Qualification developer
Competenz
Next review
July 2020
Approval date
July 2015
Strategic purpose statement
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the mechanical
engineering, construction, manufacturing, and fabrication
industries with advanced tradespeople who are able to contribute
to the success and competitiveness of a business by
demonstrating leadership in a technical and/or operational field.
The qualification is designed for people who have already
completed a mechanical engineering-related Level 4 trade
qualification and wish to further develop their technical and/or
operational knowledge and skills within their chosen discipline.
Graduate profile
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
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Outcome statement
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Education pathway
Train or mentor people to ensure quality mechanical
engineering, construction, manufacturing, or fabrication
outcomes
This qualification can build on the following qualifications:
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Apply the relevant Health and Safety legislation and workplace
safety requirements to ensure the safety of all work under own
engineering-related area of control
Apply advanced technical and/or operational skills and
knowledge and critical problem solving skills to mechanical
engineering, construction, manufacturing, or fabrication
processes
Drive the application of effective and efficient processes and
principles, and quality systems within own engineering-related
area of control
Investigate a new technology and how it may be employed to
improve or replace an existing mechanical engineering,
construction, manufacturing, or fabrication process
New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade)
(Level 4) with strands in Fitting and Machining, General
Engineering, Machining, Maintenance Engineering, Metal
Forming, and Toolmaking [Ref: 2714]
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New Zealand Certificate in Engineering Fabrication (Trade)
(Level 4) with strands in Heavy Fabrication, Light Fabrication,
and Steel Construction [Ref: 2719]
New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Building Services
(Trade) (Level 4) [Ref: 2717]
New Zealand Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
(Trade) (Level 4) [Ref: 2366]
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Graduates of these qualifications may have credits towards this
qualification.
Graduates intending to become Certified Engineering Technicians
should complete the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering Practice
(with strands in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering and
Mechanical Engineering) (Level 6) [Ref: 1714].
Graduates wanting to move into general supervisory or
management roles should consider further study in business
management.
Employment pathway
Graduates of this qualification will be able to work independently
as advanced tradespeople in their chosen discipline in the
mechanical engineering, fabrication, construction, manufacturing,
mechanical building services, or refrigeration and air conditioning
industries.
Specific roles may include: Senior Tradesperson, Specialist
Engineer, Process Champion, Maintenance Engineering
Supervisor, Predictive Maintenance Specialist, Leading Hand,
Team Leader, Workshop Supervisor, Steel Construction Foreman,
Site Supervisor/Manager, Technical Advisor, and Welding
Supervisor.
Qualification specifications
Qualification award
This qualification can be awarded by an organisation which has
an approved programme of study or industry training programme
leading to the qualification.
The certificate will display the logo of the NZQF and may display
the name and/or logo of the awarding body.
Evidence requirements for
assuring consistency
All TEOs either arranging training or delivering programmes that
lead to the award of the qualification are required to participate in
a consistency process scheduled by NZQA.
This will involve reviewing evidence associated with graduates’
achievement of outcomes, and agreeing acceptable thresholds
for qualification outcome achievement and areas for
improvement.
To demonstrate how graduates are achieving the qualification
graduate profile outcomes, TEOs are required to produce their
own evidence in a high level report.
Evidence will include the following:
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Employer surveys to determine if graduates of the
qualification meet the graduate profile outcomes
Evidence of effective processes to ensure programmes
continue to meet current industry needs
A range of workplace evidence demonstrating that graduates
meet the graduate profile outcomes
Any other relevant evidence as appropriate
Further information about the managing consistency process can
be found on the NZQA website.
Minimum standard of
achievement and standards for
grade endorsements
Achievement of all outcomes is required.
Other requirements for the
qualification (including regulatory
body or legislative requirements)
People enrolling in a programme leading to this qualification must
hold one of the following qualifications (or equivalent skills and
knowledge):
There are no grade endorsements for this qualification.
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New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade)
(Level 4) with strands in Fitting and Machining, General
Engineering, Machining, Maintenance Engineering, Metal
Forming, and Toolmaking [Ref: 2714]
New Zealand Certificate in Engineering Fabrication (Trade)
(Level 4) with strands in Heavy Fabrication, Light Fabrication,
and Steel Construction [Ref: 2719]
New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Building Services
(Trade) (Level 4) [Ref: 2717]
New Zealand Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
(Trade) (Level 4) [Ref: 2366]
another recognised New Zealand Level 4 engineering-related
qualification.
General conditions for the programme leading to the qualification
General conditions for
programme
It is expected that the learning of technical knowledge and skills will
be reinforced through application in a commercial environment.
Should unit standards be specified in a programme of study or
industry training programme leading to this qualification, please
consult the explanatory notes section of the unit standards concerned,
as there may be legislative and health and safety requirements.
Conditions relating to the Graduate profile
Qualification outcomes
Conditions
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Programmes must include coverage of the following topics (as a
minimum):
Apply the relevant Health
and Safety legislation and
workplace safety
requirements to ensure the
safety of all work under own
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Knowledge and application of relevant current Acts and
Regulations
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engineering related area of
control
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Understand good practice in workplace safety culture and
identify opportunities for improvement
Credits 10
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Apply advanced technical
and/or operational skills and
knowledge and critical
problem solving skills to
mechanical engineering,
construction, manufacturing,
or fabrication processes
Credits 40
Programmes must include coverage of the following topics (as a
minimum):
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Drive the application of
effective and efficient
processes and principles,
and quality systems within
own engineering-related area
of control.
Programmes must include coverage of the following topics (as a
minimum):
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Credits 10
4
Investigate a new technology
and how it may be employed
to improve, or replace, an
existing mechanical
engineering, construction,
manufacturing, or fabrication
process
Credits 5
5
Train or mentor people to
ensure quality mechanical
engineering, construction,
manufacturing or fabrication
outcomes
Credits 5
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Advanced knowledge of structured processes, systems, and
strategies within a chosen discipline
Knowledge of project management principles and their
application
Advanced technical skills in a chosen discipline
Managing a mechanical engineering project/operation/complex
job
Applying advanced problem solving techniques and
recommending resolution option(s)
Implementing effective and efficient processes and principles
Understanding and maintaining quality management systems
Utilising continuous improvement processes, including
application and recommending solutions (where appropriate)
Programmes must include coverage of the following topics (as a
minimum):
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Identifying opportunities for improvement or replacement of
existing processes
Identifying potential for energy efficiency or sustainability
Basic investigation skills
Preparing technical reports on findings and recommendations
Programmes must include coverage of the following topics (as a
minimum):
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Providing one-to-one training or mentoring in the workplace
Communicating the importance of people working within the
limits of their ability and seeking guidance when necessary
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Transition information
Replacement information
This qualification replaced the National Certificate in Mechanical
Engineering (Level 5) with strands in Engineering Fabrication, Fire
Protection, General and Maintenance Engineering, Mechanical Services,
and Precision Engineering [Ref: 1545].
The last date for entry into the replaced qualification is 31 December 2017.
The last date for assessments to take place for the replaced qualification is 31 December 2019.
It is anticipated that no existing candidates will be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements.
However, anyone who feels that they have been disadvantaged may appeal to Competenz at the
address below. Appeals will be considered on a case by case basis.
Competenz
PO Box 9005
Newmarket
Auckland 1149
Telephone
Email
Website
0800 526 1800
info@competenz.org.nz
www.competenz.org.nz
Republication information
Version 1 of this qualification was republished in May 2016 to extend the last date of enrolment into
programmes leading to the National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 5) with strands in
Engineering Fabrication, Fire Protection, General and Maintenance Engineering, Mechanical Services,
and Precision Engineering [Ref: 1545] from 31 December 2016 to 31 December 2017.
Qualification Reference 2716
© New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2015
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