New Zealand Certificate in Engineering Fabrication (Trade) with strands in Heavy Fabrication and Light Fabrication

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From 1 October 2022, NMIT and the programme you have enrolled in will become part of Te Pūkenga, and you will graduate with a Te Pūkenga qualification. Read more
Locations and dates

Marlborough:

1 October 2022

1 January 2023

1 April 2023

1 July 2023

1 October 2023

Nelson:

1 October 2022

1 January 2023

1 April 2023

1 July 2023

1 October 2023
Total credits

270
Fees

2022: $274 per course

A Compulsory Student Services Levy applies ($2 per credit).

Fees listed are for each year of the programme, indicative only and may vary with course selection.

View course details for individual fees.
National qualification code

NZ2719

If you are an apprentice in fabrication, this is the programme for you.

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This programme is eligible for fees-free under the Targeted Training and Apprenticeships Fund (TTAF). Please note fees will only be covered under TTAF until 31 December 2022. See the full details here.(external link) Students are advised to enquire about their eligibility for any other fees-free funding when enrolling.

To complete this programme you need to be in work.

This is a managed apprenticeship programme and is a partnership between you, your employer and NMIT.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

40 credits NCEA Level 1, including 10 literacy credits and 10 numeracy credits,
OR
you may have completed the National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 2) [Ref: 1220] or the Level 3 New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (NZQA Ref: 2715)

Additional requirements

To successfully complete this programme of study, candidates must be employed in the mechanical engineering industry at time of study.
You must enter into a 3-way training agreement between yourself, your employer and NMIT.

English requirements

If English is not your first language you will be required to show evidence of language competency, issued withing the last two years. If you have no evidence of your English language skills and are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, contact us for an assessment.
IELTS 5.5 Academic score (no lower than 5.5 in any subtest). For acceptable alternatives refer to the English Proficiency Outcomes Chart(external link).
Students who have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance requirements are not required to provide evidence of English Language Skills.

Special entry

Skills for tertiary study (including literacy and numeracy) may be acquired through study, work and/or life experience. If you who can demonstrate these skills you may be approved for alternative entry. Literacy and numeracy assessments are available.

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