Engineering

Curious about machines? Enjoy solving problems? Turn that passion into a rewarding career with an engineering qualification from UCOL!

New Zealand’s industries, from farming to transport, rely on skilled engineers to keep high-tech facilities and modern machinery running smoothly. That means your skills will always be in demand.

At UCOL, you’ll learn from industry experts and train in our state-of-the-art trades facility, designed to feel like a real factory. Choose from electrical, automotive, fabrication, or mechanical engineering.

Whether you’re after a certificate, diploma, or short course, UCOL gives you the tools to build a future full of opportunities.

Explore our programmes below and start your engineering journey today!

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Electrical

Our Electrical programmes will help get your career started as an electrician or in many other jobs within the electrical field. Our industry-experienced lecturers will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to secure a job in a wide range of cutting edge, high tech industries.

New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Pre-Trade (Level 3)

Level 3

UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton

1 year consisting of 34 teaching weeks and 6 holiday weeks

Palmerston North

23 Feb 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Masterton

23 Feb 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Whanganui

23 Feb 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Turn your interest in electrics into a powerful future!

Electrical Service Technician

UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North

1 day per week for 6 weeks

29 Oct - 03 Dec 2026: *Thursdays

30 Oct - 04 Dec 2026: Fridays

*Thursday classes are subject to availability.

Friday classes will be filled up first.

Step up your electrical career by becoming an Electrical Service Technician!

Electrical Appliance Serviceperson

UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North

1 day per week for 7 weeks

10 Apr 2026 - 22 May 2026: Fridays

09 Apr 2026 - 21 May 2026: *Thursdays

*Thursday classes are subject to availability.

Friday classes will be filled up first.

Become certified to service electrical appliances. Learn how to work safely and confidently in this area of expertise.

U-Skills Academy Foundation Electrical Engineering

Level 2

UCOL Manawatū in Palmeston North, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton, UCOL Whanganui

Starting: Week of 09 Feb 2026

Finishing: Week ending 25 Sep 2026

Delivery days:

Palmerston North - Thursdays

Masterton - Tuesdays

Whanganui - Fridays

Discover if a career in electrical engineering is right for you, while still in secondary school!

Fabrication Engineering

UCOL’s Fabrication Engineering programme provides highly practical and useful skill-based training for people already employed in the Heavy or Light Fabrication discipline of Engineering.

New Zealand Certificate in Engineering Fabrication (Trade) (Level 4) - Managed Apprenticeships

Level 4

UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North

4 years part-time (up to 36 weeks per year)

Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4: 09 Feb 2026 - 13 Nov 2026

Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4: 20 Jul 2026 - 30 Apr 2027

Master welding, metalwork, and fabrication while you earn and learn!

Mechanical Engineering

UCOL’s Mechanical Engineering programmes provide highly practical and useful skill-based training for people already employed in the Fitting and Machining or General Engineering discipline of Engineering, or those wanting to kick-start their career in the mechanical engineering, construction, manufacturing and fabrication industries.

New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering

Level 3

UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North

1 year full-time

09 Feb 2026 - 13 Nov 2026

03 Aug 2026 - 07 May 2027

Ready to kickstart your trade career? Gain the skills and confidence to step straight into entry-level roles in mechanical engineering, construction, manufacturing, or fabrication!