Students of the program are able to get hands-on skills in designing and manufacturing tools, engines, and machines. Students will also learn specialist skills in: Fluid mechanics Strength of materials Thermodynamics Heat transfer

University Entrance – NCEA Level 3 including: Three subjects at Level 3 including: Physics with a minimum of 14 credits; Calculus with a minimum of 14 credits; and One other subject from the list of approved subjects*. Literacy – 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of five credits in reading, five credits in writing; Numeracy – 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627);or Equivalent academic qualifications (equivalent academic qualifications may include University B Bursary with 45% or more in both Physics and Calculus or algebra); or Equivalent Cambridge score; or Equivalent International Baccalaureate; Proof of English proficiency