International Students

New Zealand Certificate in Welding

Level 3 and 4

Description

Hours

Programme of Study

  • New Zealand Certificate in Welding (Level 3)
  • New Zealand Certificate in Welding (Level 4)

NZQA Qualifications

completed as part of this programme:

Number

4605

4606

Qualification

New Zealand Certificate in Welding

New Zealand Certificate in Welding

Level

3

4

Credits

60

60

Intake Date

  • January 15th  2024
  • April 8th 2024
  • July 1st 2024
  • October 7th 2024

Duration

  • International students
    • Level 3 – 20 weeks
    • Level 4 – 20 weeks
  • 4 hours per day, 5 days per week

Location

  • Christchurch

Course Overview

The Level 3 & 4 programmes are aimed for people intending to become professional welders. Successful candidates will learn a variety of welding skills and techniques recognized in the welding industry.

 

The programme is highly practical with lots of opportunities to demonstrate new skills and knowledge using the latest welding equipment and technology.

 

The Level 3 is considered a pre-trade course and the Level 4 course then takes you up to coded welder standard.

 

You must successfully complete Level 3 before starting Level 4.

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Course fees for international students

$12,500

Level 3

$12,500

Level 4

No hidden extras, your fees include all course costs plus one full set of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) which includes:

Welding Helmet

Safety Glasses

Steel Cap Boots

Overalls

Gloves

Ear Plugs

Dust Masks

Course Outline

Graduates of the Level 3 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.

 

Graduates of the Level 4 qualification will be able to:

  • Locate, select and analyse relevant information from a variety of sources and apply it to context-relevant tasks and problems
  • Work independently and collaboratively on context-relevant academic tasks and problems
  • Construct a reasoned and researched argument, communicated using a range of appropriate media
  • Develop and critique a study and career plan that identifies specific long-term career goals.

 

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 CVs and portfolios giving you the confidence required to gain employment in the engineering industry.

Around 98% of last year’s students have gained employment in the welding industry around New Zealand.

Qualification

You will gain the:

  • New Zealand Certificate in Welding (Level 3)
  • New Zealand Certificate in Welding (Level 4)

These are both Unit Standard based NZQA approved qualifications.

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

  • Welding is used in:
    • Automotive i.e. Towbars (Mig, Arc and Tig).
    • Agricultural equipment i.e. Dairy – Silos, irrigation systems, installation. (Mig, Tig and Arc).
    • Construction i.e. earthquake strengthening and construction of modern high rise building (Mig and Arc).
    • Oil and Gas Industry – i.e. pipes or working in refineries (Mig, Arc and Tig).
    • Kitchen manufacturing Industry i.e. 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.

Admission Information

Application Criteria (International Students):

  • No previous welding experience needed.
  • 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.
  • All applicants must prove their legal status to allow them study in New Zealand.
  • International applicants must be 18 years or over.
  • Must have IELTS English test score of 5.5 band with no individual score lower than 5.0.
    or PTE (43 to 50).
  • Must have the correct visa to study in New Zealand.

This webpage is intended to provide general information only and is not an exhaustive treatment of the course. Accordingly, the information in this Website is not intended to constitute any legal, consultative or other professional advice, service or contract in any way. For full details of the course and application process must be obtained by email or phone from the Welding Academy directly.