Certificate in Welding & Fabrication - Level 4

This 20 week* programme is is aimed at individuals who are interested in a career in welding and wish to enter the industry as professional welders.
The Level 4 course builds on the knowledge and skills gained in Level 3 and prepares students for a career in welding.

Qualification:

• You will gain the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Welding Level 4) which is an NZQA approved qualification.

Qualification Pathways

• With further Work Experience and/or qualifications:
  • Workshop Supervisor.
  • Welding Inspector.
  • Welding Supervisor.
  • Welding engineer.
  • Manufacturing engineer.
  • Mechanical Engineer.
  • Engineering Contractor.

Career Opportunities

• You could start earning a NZ$25 to NZ$35 right away.
• Welding is used in:
  • Automotive ie Towbars  (Mig, Arc and Tig).
  • Agricultural equipment ie Dairy – Silos, irrigation systems, installation. (Mig, Tig and Arc).
  • Construction ie earthquake strengthening and construction of modern high rise building (Mig and Arc).
  • Oil and Gas Industry – ie pipes or working in refineries (Mig, Arc and Tig).
  • Kitchen manufacturing Industry ie manufacturing stainless steel kitchenware (Tig).
  • Aviation Industry ie Tig welding  (Tig).
  • Marine ie underwater welding and boat building and repairs  (Mig, Arc and Tig).
  • Gas Cutting ie metal recycling.
  • Manufacturing in general.

• Application Criteria
  • All Students
    •   Domestic students must have NCEA Level 1
    •   No previous welding experience needed - we teach you everthing you need to know.
    •   Applicants should have sufficient physical stamina to be able to weld for several hours per day.
    •   Applicants must be able to perform the mechanical tasks required to complete the course unit standards.
  • International Students
    •   Applicants must be 18 years or over.
    •   Must have an overall IELTS English test score of 5.5 band with no individual score lower than 5.0.
    •   Correct visa to study in New Zealand.
    •   Proven competency in maths.

•    Domestic Students
  • Fees Free available for this course
  • StudyLink Funding avaoilable
  • Self funding
    • Level 3 - $4334.64
    • Level 4 - $4892.98

• International Students
  • NZ$12,500  for all International Students
  • * Course is 26 weeks in duration for international students

• Building from the knowledge gained in the Level 3 course Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
  • Identify and apply knowledge obtained from a variety of specialised sources relevant to their chosen field.
  • Manage own learning and work effectively as an individual and as a team-member to achieve relevant goals.
  • Solve problems and communicate clearly using a range of appropriate media.
  • Evaluate opportunities and develop plans for study and career pathways relevant to their chosen field.

• What you will Learn
  • We will provide training leading to qualifications in each of the main processes of welding: Mig, Arc, Tig, Aluminium and Gas Cutting in mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium.
  • Safe use of engineering machinery and tools.
  • Workshop Health and Safety Procedures.
  • Gain a well balanced theoretical knowledge of welding, including creating and interpreting drawings and plans.
  • We will work with students through the interview process, writing C.V.s and portfolios giving you the confidence required to gain employment in the engineering industry.