New Zealand Certificate in Engineering Fabrication (Level 4) - Managed Apprentices
Earn while you learn as an apprentice with this flexible four-year managed course in engineering fabrication. Build practical skills in welding, fabrication processes, and engineering tools while gaining on-the-job experience tailored to fit your career and study needs.
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Core skills this course teaches
Work safely and independently in engineering fabrication
Demonstrate health and safety practices and operate independently as a tradesperson, ensuring compliance in engineering fabrication environments.
Apply fabrication and welding techniques
Perform fabrication and welding using a range of processes such as MMAW, GMAW, and GTAW according to industry standards.
About This Course
The New Zealand Certificate in Engineering Fabrication (Level 4) - Managed Apprentices allows you to become a qualified engineering fabrication tradesperson through a blend of work-based learning and flexible study, including night classes, day release, block courses, and online modules. Guided by both tutors and your workplace employer, you'll develop skills in engineering materials, sketching and technical drawing, welding (MMAW, GMAW, GTAW), and fabrication processes across either heavy or light fabrication strands. Graduates are eligible for roles as independent tradespeople in fabrication and construction sectors.
Course Content
- Engineering Health & Safety
- Measurement
- Hand and Power tools
- Engineering materials
- Sketching and drawing
- Trade calculations
- Welding processes (MMAW, GMAW, GTAW)
- Fabrication processes
- Jigs and fixtures
- Cutting and Gouging
- Pattern development
Entry Requirements
40 credits NCEA Level 1, including 10 literacy credits and 10 numeracy credits (or equivalent)
Build towards these roles
Process Plant FabricatorFabricatorSheet Metal WorkerHeavy Transport Equipment FabricatorMachinery FabricatorWelding TechnicianEngineering Tradesperson
Build skills in these industries
Construction
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