Course Overview
Toi Ohomai is in the process of developing this exciting new course to meet the growing demand for skilled workers in New Zealand's manufacturing sector. You'll gain essential skills and knowledge to work as an operator or trade assistant in a manufacturing plant or workshop.
Whether you’re already working in manufacturing or looking to get started, this flexible course is designed for you.
You'll learn to:
- Contribute to a safe working environment
- Map inter-dependencies between processes in a manufacturing operation
- Maintain and control a manufacturing process to ensure product quality
- Carry out operational tasks within a manufacturing process to meet organisational requirements
You also have the opportunity to further specialise in the Productivity Improvement stand that will give you experience in applying productivity improvement principles and responsibilities to manufacturing tasks improving values and outcomes.
Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:
- New Zealand Certificate in Manufacturing (Level 3)
| Locations | To be confirmed |
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| Next intake | To be confirmed View more details |
| Study options |
1 year full-time, including holidays (if applicable) |
| Total credits | To be confirmed |
| StudyLink assistance | Available |
| Indicative Fees | $4,494 for domestic students View full fees information |
| Eligibility | View entry criteria |
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Career Opportunities
The course is designed to give you foundational knowledge, skills, and confidence to work safely under limited supervision as a machine operator or assistant in manufacturing plants and workshops.
Topic Overview
- Contribute to a safe working environment
- Map inter-dependencies between processes in a manufacturing operation
- Maintain and control a manufacturing process to ensure product quality
- Carry out operational tasks within a manufacturing process to meet organisational requirements
Course Fees
| Indicative Fees * | $4,494 for domestic students |
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Your final fee may vary if:
- you have a choice of topics/papers to study
- the qualification excludes GST
- there are extra course materials to purchase
- student levies apply
We’ll let you know if any of these apply to you.
* Important fee information, and hints and tips
Fee Help
Are you Eligible for Free Fees?
There are several ways to take advantage of free study at Toi Ohomai. Find out how on our Fees Free FAQ page.
Student Loans and Allowances
This course meets the requirements for student allowance and student loan applications through StudyLink.
- A student loan helps to pay for your course fees (the compulsory fees), study materials e.g. books, equipment, and living costs. You'll have to pay this money back.
- A student allowance is a weekly payment that can help with your living expenses while you're studying. You don't have to pay the money back.
Find out more and apply at studylink.govt.nz
Scholarships
Scholarships are one way you might be able to get some financial help. Any scholarships specifically related to this course are shown below, otherwise check out the full list of scholarships promoted by Toi Ohomai.
Course Entry Information
Entry Criteria
There is open entry to this course although you must demonstrate a reasonable likelihood of success.
Other Considerations
In addition, applicants must also meet the following programme-specific requirements:
- To meet legal and health requirements, candidates must be physically able to carry out the practical components of the course.
English Language Requirements
Level 3 certificate IELTS General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5 or completed New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 with an endorsement of either General, Workplace or Academic, or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined by NZQA.
Course Locations and Intake Information
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