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Certificate in Welding and Fabrication - Level 3 -

Course details

Certificate in Welding and Fabrication - Level 3 -
Domestic tuition $12,250 per year
International tuition $12,250
NZQF Level 3

About the course

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

The Level 3 course offers entry level learners the opportunity to learn all the various aspects and applications of welding theory and practice as well as health and safety.


Cost / Fees:

  • Fees Free: Free, if you are eligible.
  • StudyLink: is also available if needed.
  • Self Funding:
    • Level 3 - $4334.64
    • Level 4 - $4892.98

Entry requirements

  • No previous welding experience needed. 
  • All Students must be 16 years of age or over.
  • All Students must have NCEA Level 1
  • Applicants must be fit and able to carry out the physical requirements of the welding industry.
  • Applicants should have a desire to pathway onto further study or start a career.
  • Students must have successfully completed the Level 3 course before starting the Level 4 course.

*This course is not available to international students.

About the provider

The Welding Academy has provided dedicated Welding training to Domestic and International Students for more than 20 years.

We are an NZQA approved Category 1 training provider.

At our state-of-the-art Welding Training Centre near the CBD in Christchurch, New Zealand, we train both Domestic and International Students.


Our Mission

We want you to be the best Welder you can be, our tutors will help you achieve that goal


Graduates

You will find our graduates in welding jobs throughout New Zealand and the rest of the world. We have close links with the industry who often require new welding staff.


Career Opportunities

  • Welding is used in:
    • Automotive: 
      • Towbars, Trailers and Truck Chassis.
    • Agricultural Equipment: 
      • Farm Equipment, Irrigation Systems, Repairs and Maintenance.
    • Construction: 
      • Structural Steelwork, Earthquake Strengthening and Ground Stabilisation.
    • Oil and Gas Industry: 
      • Tube and Pipework.
    • Food and Beverage: 
      • Stainless Tube, Tanks, Vats.
    • Aviation Industry: 
      • Aluminium Repair and Fabrication.
    • Marine: 
      • Underwater Welding, Boat Building and Repairs.
    • Manufacturing in general.