Toolmaking Apprenticeship
On Job
Level 4
I’m new to the trades
I want to become an apprentice
Mechanical Engineering
Apprenticeships
Toolmaking
I want to upskill
I want to upskill my team
Details
Toolmakers design and build high-precision tools like dies, moulds, gauges, jigs, and press tooling.
| Qualification | New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) Level 4 |
|---|---|
| Strand | Toolmaking |
| Credits | 300 |
| Duration | Approx. 52 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
- Toolmaking, moulding, and die-making
- CNC and manual machining
- Tool design and blueprint interpretation
- Manufacturing fixtures and jigs
- Precision measurement and inspection
Career Opportunities
Toolmaker
Die Maker
Mould Maker
Entry requirements
- NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident
- 16+ years old (or ELX approved)
- NCEA Level 2 recommended
- Must be employed in an engineering workplace (we can help with this)
Find this apprenticeship pathway on Tahatū
Qualification:
New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4)
Strands offered by ATNZ:
Fitting & Machining, General Engineering, Machining, Maintenance Engineering, Metal Casting, Toolmaking.
This qualification is listed on Tahatū Career Navigator, Aotearoa New Zealand’s national careers planning website led by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC).