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New Zealand Certificate in Welding (Level 4)

Level of Study

Certificate

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Summary

This is a 20 week full-time programme is aimed at individuals who are interested in a career in welding and wish to enter the industry as professional welders.

Classes are 4 hours per day, 5 days per week. We have 2 intakes per day - Morning and Afternoon.

The Level 4 course builds on the knowledge and skills gained in Level 3 and prepares students for a career in welding.

You must have successfully completed the NZ Certificate in Welding Level 3 before starting this Level 4 course.

What the programme will cover

  • Health and Safety, Safe use of tools and equipment.
  • Standard workshop practices, processes and terminology.
  • Advanced welding skills including GMAW (Mig) GTAW (Tig) MMAW (Arc) FCAW (Flux cored).
  • Thermal cutting including Oxy-Fuel and Plasma.
  • Welding Carbon Steel, Aluminium and Stainless Steel
  • Use and understand WPS / PQR
  • Able to read and interpret engineering drawings.
  • Life skills including communication skills, teamwork, Career planning and time management.


Entry criteria

Domestic Students

  • You must have successfully completed the NZ Certificate in Welding Level 3 before starting this Level 4 course 
  • Domestic students must have NCEA Level 1 or 2 
  • Domestic students must be 16 years or over
  • 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.
  • You must have successfully completed the NZ Certificate in Welding Level 3 before starting this Level 4 course.
  • International Student applicants must have completed secondary education, equivalent to NCEA Level 1or 2, or have relevant work experience.
  • All Applicants should be physically capable of performing welding tasks, which may involve manual dexterity, standing for extended periods, and lifting heavy objects. Adequate vision and hand-eye coordination are essential for precise welding operations.
  • International Student applicants are required to submit proof of their English language proficiency. 
    • IELTS: General or Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5.
    • PTE (Academic) score of 42 with no band score lower than 36.
  • International Students must have the correct Visa to study in New Zealand and are required to have Travel and Health insurance for the duration of their study.

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