Qualification details
Title
New Zealand Certificate in Engineering Fabrication (Trade) (Level 4) with
strands in Heavy Fabrication, Light Fabrication, and Steel Construction
Version
1
Qualification type
Certificate
Level
4
Credits
255-270 credits
NZSCED
030711
Engineering and Related Technologies > Mechanical and
Industrial Engineering and Technology > Boiler-making and
Welding
Qualification developer
Competenz
Next review
July 2020
Approval date
July 2015
Strategic purpose statement
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the engineering
fabrication industry with skilled tradespeople who are able to safely
and independently perform fabrication tasks within their chosen
discipline, to industry standards.
This qualification is designed for people working in the industry
and will typically be achieved in a workplace environment whilst
completing a New Zealand Apprenticeship.
Graduate profile
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
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Outcome Statement
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Apply an understanding of the relevant Health and Safety
legislation and workplace safety culture in order to work safely
and meet responsibilities in a commercial engineering
fabrication environment
Interpret drawings and/or specifications and select and use the
appropriate fabrication materials, processes, tools, and
equipment for the fabrication task being undertaken
Apply relevant knowledge of fabrication principles and
practices, and problem solving skills, to perform engineering
fabrication tasks to industry standards
Apply knowledge of welding to safely weld to an appropriate
industry standard in a commercial engineering fabrication
environment
Apply an understanding of effective and efficient processes
and principles, and quality systems to the fabrication of
components, and/or provision of services in a commercial
engineering fabrication environment
Practice effective communication within an engineering
fabrication team and the wider workplace
Recognise the limits of own ability and the importance of
working with integrity and maintaining currency in the
engineering fabrication field
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Graduates of the Heavy Fabrication strand will also be able to:
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Produce a range of heavy fabricated products, including trucks
and trailers, earthmoving machinery, manufacturing
equipment, and pressure vessels from heavy gauge plate,
sections, and pipes using the appropriate tools and current
relevant techniques
Graduates of the Light Fabrication strand will also be able to:
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Produce a range of light fabricated products such as ducting,
architectural fixtures, and balustrading from light gauge sheet,
sections and pipes using the appropriate tools and current
relevant techniques
Graduates of the Steel Construction strand will also be able to:
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Education pathway
Produce and install a range of structural steel elements for
building and civil engineering projects, using the appropriate
tools and current relevant techniques
This qualification builds on the National Certificate in Mechanical
Engineering (Level 2) [Ref: 1220] or the New Zealand Certificate in
Mechanical Engineering (Level 3) [Ref: 2715]. Graduates of these
qualifications will have credits towards this qualification.
This qualification can lead to the New Zealand Certificate in
Mechanical Engineering (Advanced) (Level 5) [Ref: 2716].
Graduates intending to become Certified Engineering Technicians
should complete the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering Practice
(with strands in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering and
Mechanical Engineering) (Level 6) [Ref: 1714].
Employment pathway
Graduates of this qualification will be able to work independently
as Engineering Fabrication tradespeople in their chosen discipline,
in a broad range of sectors within the fabrication or construction
industries.
Specific roles for each of the strands may include:
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Heavy Fabrication strand - Process Plant Fabricator,
Fabricator for pressure equipment, heavy transport equipment,
or machinery, etc
Light Fabrication strand - Sheet Metal Worker, Process Plant
Fabricator
Steel Construction strand - Structural steelworker for
buildings, bridges and cranes, etc.
Qualification specifications
Qualification award
This qualification can be awarded by an organisation which has
an approved programme of study or industry training
programme leading to the qualification.
The certificate will display the logo of the NZQF and may
display the name and/or logo of the awarding body.
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Evidence requirements for
assuring consistency
All TEOs either arranging training or delivering programmes
that lead to the award of the qualification are required to
participate in a consistency process scheduled by NZQA.
This will involve reviewing evidence associated with graduates’
achievement of outcomes, and agreeing acceptable thresholds
for qualification outcome achievement and areas for
improvement.
To demonstrate how graduates are achieving the qualification
graduate profile outcomes, TEOs are required to produce their
own evidence in a high level report.
Evidence will include the following:
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Employer surveys to determine if graduates of the
qualification meet the graduate profile outcomes
Evidence of effective processes to ensure programmes
continue to meet current industry needs
A range of workplace evidence demonstrating that
graduates meet the graduate profile outcomes
Any other relevant evidence as appropriate
Further information about the managing consistency process
can be found on the NZQA website.
Minimum standard of achievement
and standards for grade
endorsements
Achievement of all outcomes is required.
Other requirements for the
qualification (including regulatory
body or legislative requirements)
It is recommended that people enrolling in a programme
leading to this qualification will hold the National Certificate in
Education Achievement (NCEA) Level 2 [Ref: 0973] or
equivalent.
There are no grade endorsements for this qualification.
General conditions for the programme leading to the qualification
General conditions for
programme
It is expected that fundamental health and safety awareness will be a
focus at the start of the programme, and further embedded in all onjob and off-job learning throughout the duration of the programme.
This qualification will typically be achieved in a commercial
environment whilst completing a New Zealand Apprenticeship.
It is expected that the learning of technical knowledge and skills will
be reinforced through application in a commercial environment.
Should unit standards be specified in a programme of study or
industry training programme leading to this qualification, please
consult the explanatory notes section of the unit standards concerned,
as there may be legislative and health and safety requirements.
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Conditions relating to the Graduate profile
Qualification outcomes
Conditions
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Programmes must include coverage of the following topics (as
a minimum):
Apply an understanding of the
relevant Health and Safety
legislation and workplace safety
culture in order to work safely
and meet responsibilities in a
commercial engineering
fabrication environment
Credits 15
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Interpret drawings and/or
specifications and select and
use the appropriate fabrication
materials, processes, tools, and
equipment for the task being
undertaken
Credits 55
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Understanding of own responsibilities in the workplace
under relevant current Acts and Regulations
Understanding of machine guarding principles and
requirements
Working safely and contributing to a safe environment
Hazard identification, assessment and control, machine
isolation, reporting, audit and Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) requirements
Programmes must include coverage of the following topics (as
a minimum):
- Production and interpretation of engineering sketches
- Production and interpretation of simple component drawings
- Knowledge of calculations and units of measurement for
engineering fabrication
- Job planning – process analysis, sequence, risk assessment,
job costing, material optimisation
- Knowledge of the composition and characteristics of
fabrication materials
- Knowledge of available and appropriate processes, tools and
equipment to suit material, plan, etc.
Programmes may also include:
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Apply relevant knowledge of
fabrication principles and
practices, and problem solving
skills, to perform engineering
fabrication tasks to industry
standards
Credits 65
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Use of Computer Aided Design CAD for modelling
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Knowledge of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) concepts
and applications
Programmes must include coverage of the following topics (as
a minimum):
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Develop fabrication patterns for simple three-dimensional
objects
Transition knowledge
Application of calculations and measurement
Mistake proofing, process analysis, and sequencing
Forming, shaping, and distortion control
Cutting of materials using mechanical or thermal
equipment, including manual and mechanised processes
Damage minimisation
Selection and inspection of simple lifting appliances,
slinging and securing loads, and carrying out lifting
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procedures
Carrying out work efficiently and according to specifications
Programmes may also include interpretation of relevant
standards such as codes of practice, Australian/New Zealand
standards in welding.
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Apply knowledge of welding to
safely weld to an appropriate
industry standard in a
commercial engineering
fabrication environment
Programmes must include coverage of the following topics (as
a minimum):
Credits 30
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Apply an understanding of
effective and efficient processes
and principles, and quality
systems to the fabrication of
components and/or provision of
services in a commercial
engineering fabrication
environment
Credits 10
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Practice effective
communication within an
engineering fabrication team
and the wider workplace
Credits 10
Knowledge of gas metal arc welding (GMAW), manual
metal arc welding (MMAW), gas tungsten arc welding
(GTAW) and flux cored arc welding (FCAW)
Welding steel and steel structures and other metals to a
general purpose industry standard using the relevant
welding process and positions (note: positions must include
downhand, as a minimum)
Distortion control
Programmes must include coverage of the following topics (as
a minimum):
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Awareness of different models, e.g. lean manufacturing
Identifying and eliminating wasteful processes
Applying the concepts of continuous improvement
Quality control
Process planning
Delivering in full, on time, and to specifications
Programmes must include coverage of the following topics (as
a minimum):
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Confirming and clarifying instructions
Understanding the importance of, and completing,
workplace documentation
Communicating with teammates, customers, supervisors,
other management (including awareness of other cultures
and languages in the workplace)
Communicating health and safety matters
Programmes may also include the mentoring of apprentices,
peers, etc.
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Recognise the limits of own
ability and the importance of
working with integrity and
maintaining currency in the
engineering fabrication field
Credits 5
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Programmes must include coverage of the following topics (as
a minimum):
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Working to an accepted industry standard for a
tradesperson
Seeking advice or guidance when required
Overview and understanding of alternative manufacturing
and engineering processes
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Programmes may also include:
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Heavy Fabrication strand
Produce a range of heavy
fabricated products, including
trucks and trailers, earthmoving
machinery, manufacturing
equipment, and pressure
vessels from heavy gauge plate,
sections, and pipes using the
appropriate tools and current
relevant techniques
Continual/lifelong learning and knowledge acquisition
Researching new technology, processes, practices,
equipment
Programmes must include coverage of the following topics (as
a minimum):
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Specific welding processes and positions
The manufacturing process, including use of the equipment
required to handle heavy materials
Credits 80
Light Fabrication strand
Produce a range of light
fabricated products such as
ducting, architectural fixtures,
and balustrading from light
gauge sheet, sections, and
pipes using the appropriate tools
and current relevant techniques
Programmes must include coverage of the following topics (as
a minimum):
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Specific welding processes and positions
The manufacturing process, including use of the equipment
required to handle light materials
Finishing skills
Credits 80
Steel Construction strand
Produce and install a range of
structural steel elements for
building and civil engineering
projects, using the appropriate
tools and current relevant
techniques
Credits 65
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Programmes must include coverage of the following topics (as
a minimum):
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Specific welding processes and positions
The manufacturing process, including use of the equipment
required to handle structural materials
Use of elevated work platforms, mobile scaffolds, rigging
equipment
Site installation
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Transition information
Replacement information
This qualification replaced the:
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National Certificate in Engineering - Fabrication (Level 4) with strands
in Heavy Fabrication, Light Fabrication, and Steel Construction [Ref:
0122]
National Certificate in Welding (Level 4) [Ref: 1616]
The last date for entry into the replaced qualifications is 31 December 2017.
The last date for assessments to take place for the replaced qualifications is 31 December 2021.
It is anticipated that no existing candidates will be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements.
However, anyone who feels that they have been disadvantaged may appeal to Competenz at the
address below. Appeals will be considered on a case by case basis.
Competenz
PO Box 9005
Newmarket
Auckland 1149
Telephone 0800 526 1800
Email
info@competenz.org.nz
Website
www.competenz.org.nz.
Republication information
Version 1 of this qualification was republished in May 2016 to extend the last date of enrolment into
programmes leading to the National Certificate in Welding (Level 4) [Ref: 1616] from 31 December 2016
to 31 December 2017.
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