Level 1 Engineering

Engineering is a practical subject where students complete a series of industry approved projects. These projects provide students with an opportunity to learn a wide range of practical engineering skills and techniques. Each engineering project encompasses the tools, material requirements, and competency and knowledge outcomes listed in the unit standards, providing a practical and stimulating experience for students. Students may also be offered additional tuition at SIT or ARA.

This course provides a set of foundation skills for mechanical engineering and related trades.

They may be used towards the first stages of an apprenticeship or as the basis for a pre-trade course. It is particularly relevant for people wishing to pursue careers in general engineering, machining, toolmaking, fitting, engineering maintenance, fabrication, and marine engineering.

These unit standards lead to trade qualifications in mechanical engineering at levels 4 and 5 on the NQF, and ultimately to the National Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Level 6).

Our community continues to see growth in the engineering sector. Genuine opportunities exist, needing learners to keep up with rapidly developing technologies. New entrants to the sector need to build the underpinning knowledge and specific skills required to meet the needs of modern engineering industries.

This is an exciting and evolving sector that will continue to grow.