Program Overview

Certificate in Engineering Fabrication - Steel Construction

Overview

This programme enables you to focus on one of three specific areas of engineering fabrication: heavy fabrication, light fabrication or steel construction. In addition to learning specific skills in your chosen area, you'll also learn: how to interpret drawings and/or specifications; how to select and use the appropriate fabrication materials, tools and equipment to create industry-standard projects; how to apply knowledge of welding at an industry standard in a commercial environment; and about health and safety and workplace safety culture.

What will I study

• Welding and Fabrication 1 (NZFB100, 15 credits)
• Fabrication Process 1 (NZFB110, 15 credits)
• Fabrication Processes 2 (NZFB200, 15 credits)
• Welding and Thermal Cutting 2 (NZFB210, 15 credits)
• Engineering Principles 1 (NZFN100, 15 credits)
• Welding and Fabrication Health and Safety (NZFN200, 15 credits)
• Fabrication Principles 2A (NZFN210, 15 credits)
• Strand Based Tasks 1 (NZFW110, 15 credits)
• Strand Based Tasks 2 (NZFW200, 15 credits)
• Fabrication Steel Construction Process (NZFB310, 15 credits)
• Fabrication Steel Construction Principles (NZFN310, 15 credits)
• Fabrication and Steel Construction Principles (NZFN400, 30 credits)
• Strand Based Tasks 3 (NZFW300, 15 credits)
• Strand Based Tasks 4 (NZFW400, 15 credits)
• Strand Based Positional Welding (NZFW410, 15 credits)
• Engineering Fabrication Technology (NZFW470, 15 credits)
• Site Installation (NZFW480, 15 credits)

Pathway

This qualification can lead to the New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Advanced) (Level 5).

Details

• Type: Certificate
• Code: NZ2719
• Credits: 255
• Level: 4
• May be eligible for Studylink?: Yes
• Available Part time: Yes
• May be eligible for Fees Free?: Yes
• Reference: NZ2719-SCNS

Academic Requirements

• 40 credits NCEA Level 1, including 10 literacy credits and 10 numeracy credits
• OR New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3)

Additional Requirements

• Be employed in the mechanical engineering industry at time of study.
• Enter into a 3-way training agreement between the candidate, employer and Ara.

Alternative Requirements

• If you show that you have equivalent skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, you may be able to gain alternative entry.

English Requirements

• Overall IELTS 5.5 Academic
  • 5.0 Listening
  • 5.0 Reading
  • 5.0 Writing
  • 5.0 Speaking

Funding Assistance

If you face unexpected financial hardship during your studies, we have several funds that you can apply for. These are designed to enable you to continue your current course of study. We also have a wide range of scholarships and awards that can provide financial assistance.

Career Opportunities

This programme is delivered by Ara to people employed in the engineering and manufacturing industry in an Ara managed apprenticeship. Completion of this qualification gives you the skills to take on more responsibility within engineering and manufacturing businesses. You could become a supervisor or foreman or even set up your own business.

Study Pathways

This qualification can lead to the New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Advanced) (Level 5).

Recommended School Subjects

• English
• Maths
• Technology

COVID-19 Vaccination Information

Placements or workplace assignments are an integral part of this programme. You don’t need to supply evidence of your Covid vaccination status to apply for or to study this programme but please be aware that some workplaces may require evidence from you that you are fully vaccinated for Covid before allowing you to complete work at their organisation. The number of organisations at which your placement or workplace assignment can be completed may be impacted, depending on your vaccination status.