Heavy Fabrication Apprenticeship
On Job
Level 4
I’m new to the trades
I want to become an apprentice
Fabrication Engineering
Apprenticeships
Heavy Fabrication
I want to upskill
I want to upskill my team
Details
Heavy fabrication engineers work with thick steel (4mm+) to produce large, heavy-duty components for the construction, manufacturing, and transport sectors.
| Qualification | New Zealand Certificate in Engineering Fabrication (Trade) Level 4 |
|---|---|
| Strand | Heavy Fabrication |
| Credits | 270 |
| Duration | Approx. 48 months |
| Study Type | Workplace-based with online/self-study |
| Start | Anytime |
| Location | NZ-wide |
| Leads To | New Zealand Certificate Mechanical Engineering (Advanced) Level 5 |
What you'll learn
- Safe use of fabrication equipment
- Welding processes for heavy steel
- Fabricating structures, tanks, and components
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
- Cutting, bending, and shaping heavy metals
Career Opportunities
Process Plant Fabricator
Heavy Transport Fabricator
Pressure Equipment Fabricator
Structural Fabricator
Entry requirements
- NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident
- 16+ years old (or ELX approved)
- NCEA Level 2 recommended but not essential
- Must be employed in an engineering workplace (we can help with this)
Find this apprenticeship pathway on Tahatū
Qualification:
New Zealand Certificate in Engineering Fabrication (Trade) (Level 4)
Strands offered by ATNZ:
Heavy Fabrication, Light Fabrication, Steel Construction
This qualification is listed on Tahatū Career Navigator, Aotearoa New Zealand’s national careers planning website led by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC).