Undergraduate Certificate in Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineering is the field of engineering that applies physics and the material sciences to develop machinery. Mechanical engineers use the principles of force, energy, and motion to improve the safety, efficiency, and technological advancement of the world around us. Upon completion of this undergraduate certificate, you will acquire fundamental knowledge, skills, and understanding of the key core units of the mechanical engineering discipline. You will also demonstrate scientific, mathematical, contextual factors, and design practice knowledge that has been contextualized to engineering applications.

• Engineering Mathematics 1
• Engineering Dynamics and Mechanics
• Engineering Design and Drawing
• Physics and Chemistry for Engineers

Potential job roles include engineering and management positions in the following areas of expertise:

• Mechanical design and manufacturing
• Material fabrication
• Mechanical power
• Thermal power and diesel
• Mechanical engineering contracts, sales, commissioning and consultation
• Building systems
• Industrial operations and maintenance
• Mechanical project management and business development
• Automotive engineering
• Acoustics
• Fluid mechanics, hydraulics, pumps and piping
• Lubrication

Our undergraduate certificates take six months to complete full time. Students are expected to spend approximately 10-15 hours per week per unit learning the program material and completing assessments. This includes attending tutorials.