Certificate in Engineering Fabrication - Heavy Fabrication
Mechanical
A course by
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Increase your skills in engineering fabrication with a focus on heavy fabrication. This NZQA Level 4 certificate is aimed at individuals working in the industry, providing both theoretical and practical skills required for commercial fabrication roles.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
It will take a total of 4 years
Core skills this course teaches
Industry-standard fabrication skills
Demonstrate skills in heavy fabrication processes, including welding, material selection, and using appropriate tools and equipment to create fabrication projects to industry standards.
Interpret technical drawings/specifications
Competently interpret and use drawings and specifications relevant to engineering fabrication tasks.
Application of welding knowledge
Apply welding knowledge and skills in a commercial engineering environment.
What You're Signing Up For
This programme enables you to specialise in heavy fabrication within engineering. It is designed for those currently employed in the industry and is completed alongside an apprenticeship. You will gain skills in fabrication techniques, interpreting drawings, welding to industry standard, and workplace safety. Completion of this certification leads to enhanced responsibilities within the engineering and manufacturing sector, including potential advancement to supervisory roles or self-employment.
Course Content
- Welding and Fabrication 1
- Fabrication Process 1
- Fabrication Processes 2
- Welding and Thermal Cutting 2
- Engineering Principles 1
- Welding and Fabrication Health and Safety
- Fabrication Principles 2A
- Strand Based Tasks 1 & 2
- Fabrication Process 3
- Fabrication Principles 3
- Fabrication and Steel Construction Principles 4 Workplace
- Strand Based Tasks 3 & 4
- Strand Based Positional Welding
- Heavy Fabrication
- Pressure Vessels and Pipework
- Fabrication Finishing Techniques
- Engineering Fabrication Technology
- Site Installation
What you need to know first
40 credits NCEA Level 1 including 10 literacy and 10 numeracy credits OR New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3)
Must be employed in the mechanical engineering industry at the time of study
Entry to a 3-way training agreement between candidate, employer, and Ara
If English is not first language: IELTS 5.5 Academic (no band less than 5.0) or equivalent
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Engineering
Manufacturing
Mechanical Engineering
Welding and Fabrication
Future employment opportunities might be
Supervisor or foreman roles in engineering and manufacturing
Potential to set up own business
Advanced responsibilities within engineering teams