This course is designed for persons who have previously worked in the technical national craft area or for those who want to pursue a career in mechanical and electronic (mechatronics) engineering and need to develop their knowledge and skills. The course combines the fundamental principles of mechanical engineering technology with knowledge of electrical and electronic circuits to design, develop, test and manufacture electrical and computer- controlled mechanical systems. Graduates from this certificate will be involved in a range of careers that include process automation, robotics, system integration, embedded programming, sensor systems and control systems.