In practice, entry levels are significantly above the minimum and points are calculated from the SIX best subjects. Preferred Leaving Certificate subjects include Mathematics and Physics, Chemistry, Engineering and Engineering Drawing would be a benefit. Much mechanical technician employment is in manufacturing. As a result, the National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering is oriented towards a mechanical engineering career in manufacturing. Many of our graduates work in product and process design, process engineering, quality engineering, facilities engineering and maintenance engineering.
Some technicians find excellent careers in technical sales and customer servicing.
Opportunities for Further Studies Increasingly, many of our graduates pursue National Diploma and Degree courses within the Department or elsewhere.