Mechanical Engineering Degree - Bachelor of Engineering Technology
What do food processing, plastics manufacturing, metal machining and mechanical design have in common? They’re all career options for skilled mechanical engineering technologists.
The Mechanical Engineering major in the Bachelor of Engineering Technology prepares you for careers as an engineering technologist in mechanical engineering, and production or manufacturing engineering. You develop the skills to maintain, develop and design different aspects of modern mechanical technology.
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This is part of the Bachelor of Engineering Technology.
Start date: 2023
Most courses last one semester and are worth 15 points. If you're a full-time student, you normally complete 120 points each year (360 points for the entire degree).
You also need to complete a minimum of 600 hours of planned supervised work placement to graduate. Work experience aims to expose you to common engineering practices in the industry and help you gain knowledge of engineering procedures, engineering responsibilities, engineering management practices, health and safety practices, and an understanding of practical engineering.
Year 1
Complete the following courses
- ENGE401 Engineering Mathematics (15 points)
- ENEL501 Electrical Engineering Principles (15 points)
- ENGE500 Introduction to Engineering Design (15 points)
- ENME500 Introduction to Thermofluids and Energy (15 points)
- ENME502 Engineering Materials I (15 points)
- ENME505 Engineering Mechanics - Statics I (15 points)
- ENME506 Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics I (15 points)
- ENSE500 Computer Applications for Engineers (15 points)
Year 2
Complete the following courses
- ENGE501 Engineering Mathematics I (15 points) OR ENGE502 Mathematics for Engineering Technology (15 points)
- ENGE600 Engineering Management I (15 points)
- ENME602 Engineering Design Methodology (15 points)
- ENME604 Fluid Mechanics (15 points)
- ENME607 Manufacturing Technology (15 points)
- ENME610 Strength of Materials I (15 points)
- ENME611 Mechanics - Dynamics II (15 points)
- ENME615 Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer (15 points)
Year 3
Complete the following courses
- ENME791Specialisation Project (Part A) (15 points)
- ENME792 Specialisation Project (Part B) (15 points)
- ENGE701 Engineering Management II (15 points)
Specialisation project
All students need to complete an industry-based project in their third year, which is completed over two semesters. This supervised project helps you develop new skills which include theoretical/practical design and production techniques. Students work as individuals or as part of a team on projects related to their major. During the project, you critically reflect on the relationship between your academic studies and engineering workplace practice, test theories and identify gaps in your knowledge to enhance your understanding of practical engineering matters.
Elective courses
You also choose 75 points, including at least 45 points from level 7 courses, from the elective options listed below.
Level 6 courses
- ENGE601 Engineering Mathematics II (15 points)
- ENME605 Operations Management for Manufacturing (15 points)
- ENME612 Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing - CAD/CAM (15 points)
Level 7 courses
- ENME702 Mechanical Design (15 points)
- ENME706 Control Engineering (15 points)
- ENME709 Strength of Materials II (15 points)
- ENME710 Advanced Materials (15 points)
- ENME712 Product Design (15 points)
- ENME715 Advanced Thermodynamics (15 points)
ENGE001 Engineering Workshop Practice (Required to complete as part of degree)
This practical workshop includes Bench, Lathe, Milling and MIG/ARC Welding.
More details about courses in this programme
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Enrolment in courses is subject to meeting all requirements and availability of courses.
- Maintenance engineer
- Mechanical design engineer
- Mechanical engineer
- Product development engineer
- Production/manufacturing engineer
- Project management
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Other major in the Bachelor of Engineering Technology
Postgraduate study
- CAD and product design options
- Access to high-end equipment and facilities
- Real-life experience working on an industry-based project
- Offered at the AUT City Campus
- Able to work well independently and in a team
- Accurate, with an eye for detail
- A creative and practical problem-solver
- A leader
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