Build on your already extensive mechanical engineering skills. This apprenticeship programme allows you to study while continuing to work with your employer. Specialise in fabrication processes and become a fully qualified mechanical engineer.

 

What you will learn

• Advance your understanding of material properties and their treatments
• Learn to make, install and repair metal products for light and heavy fabrication and steel construction
• Heavy fabricated products could include heavy trailers and heavy manufacturing equipment
• Light fabricated products could include ducting, light trailers and balustrade
• Carry out complex welding tasks 
• Apply knowledge of forming and shaping to minimise damage and distortion

 

More detail about this qualification

Evening classes, three hours a week held between February and December. Includes two one-week block courses per year.

 

Career options

• Fabricator
• General Engineer
• Welder
• Structural Sheet Worker

 

Entry requirements

Must be employed in an appropriate engineering job full-time and have successfully completed the New Zealand Certificate in Engineering (Level 3) or have relevant skills and experience.