Engineering
Trades
2015 PROGRAMMEs
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Shift your career into high gear.
Whether you are designing with CAD software or working with heavy vehicles,
our programmes are designed to give you the knowledge and hands-on
experience that employers need.
Learn from the best
Career opportunities
You’ll want to learn from the best. Our tutors are specialists within
their subject areas and have extensive industry experience. They
work closely with industry partners to keep up-to-date with the latest
trends and develop a strong understanding of the needs of employers,
> Automotive Engineer
Qualifications you can take places
Many of our qualifications include City and Guilds certificates and
diplomas, which are recognised in over 140 countries around the
world. The qualifications will allow you to pursue jobs worldwide. With
skill shortages across the engineering fields, there is high demand for
skilled professionals.
Utilise unique simulation equipment
Gain experience in the workshop using WelTec’s specialist facilities
and simulation equipment which are second to none. Our programmes
utilise WelTec’s workshops and extensive range of equipment. You will
work on a diverse range of vehicles, plant and machinery.
Experience real-world
work placements
With our automotive technology programmes you will spend one
day a week in a workplace to test your skills. The opportunity to
participate in work experience placements throughout your studies
will provide you with valuable real-world experience and assist you to
find employment upon completion of the programme.
>Mechanic
> Automotive Electrical Engineer
> Diesel Engineer
> Service Manager
> Sales Representative
> Motor Industry Technician
> Automotive Refinisher
>Panelbeater
> Maintenance Engineering
>Toolmaker
> Sheetmetal Worker
> General Engineering
> Structural Sheet Worker
>Welder
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Mechanical Engineering and Fabrication
Certificate in Engineering
Level 3
Start: 2 March 2015
Length: 1 year (Full-time)
Campus: Petone
Certificate in Mechanical
Engineering (Machining)
Level 3
Start: 2 March 2015
Length: 2 years (Part-time)
Campus: Petone
This certificate is designed for those interested in pursuing a career in
mechanical engineering. Gain skills that will allow you to build, maintain
or operate equipment and plants used in the mechanical engineering
industry. On completion, you will be able to perform a wide variety
of mechanical engineering-related tasks relevant to trades, including
maintenance fitting, fitting/turning, welding, sheet metal working,
structural fabrication and toolmaking.
This course builds on the Mechanical Engineering skills gained in
Certificate in Engineering Level 3 programme. Students will be able to
carry out intermediate mechanical engineering related tasks while working
towards their National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 4).
Programme Overview
> Learn and carry out processes of machining
> Learn how to make engineering tools
> Learn practical and theoretical skills in fabrication
> Learn practical and theoretical skills in fitting
> Gain knowledge and practical experience in a variety
of welding disciplines
> Learn how to carry out and apply engineering calculations
> Learn how to read, interpret and produce engineering drawings
Further Study Options
Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3) (Part-time)
Programme Overview
> Develop skills in fitting and machining
> Learn skills in general and maintenance engineering
> Technical drawing skills
> Welding skills
Further Study Options
National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 4)
Career Opportunities
Upon successful completion of this programme you may find work in your
chosen field as an apprentice fitter and turner, general engineer,
or toolmaker.
Career Opportunities
Upon successful completion of this programme you may find work in
your chosen field as an apprentice fitter and turner, general engineer,
structural fabricator, sheet metal worker, welder or toolmaker.
For complete programme code, course descriptions and entry requirements please refer to www.weltec.ac.nz/engtrades
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Certificate in Engineering Fabrication Strand
National Certificate in Engineering
- Fabrication
Level 3
Level 4
Start: 2 March 2015
Length: 2 years (Part-time)
Campus: Petone
Start: 2 March 2015
Length: 1 year (Part-time, if working in the trade)
Campus: Petone
This course builds on the Mechanical Engineering skills gained in
Certificate in Engineering (Level 3) programme. Students will be able
to carry out intermediate fabrication and welding related tasks while
working towards their National Certificate in Fabrication (Level 4).
This course builds on the skills gained in Certificate in Engineering (Level 3)
and Certificate in Engineering – Fabrication (Level 3). Students will be able
to carry out a range of welding and fabrication tasks related to their chosen
strand.
Programme Overview
Programme Overview
> Learn to make, install and repair metal products for Light and Heavy Fabrication, and Steel Construction.
> Learn to make, install and repair metal products for Light and Heavy Fabrication, and Steel Construction.
Further Study Options
National Certificate in Engineering - Fabrication (Level 4)
Further Study Options
National Certificate in Engineering - Fabrication (Level 4)
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
You may find work in your chosen field as a general engineer,
structural sheet worker, sheet metal engineer or welder.
You may find work in your chosen field as a structural sheet worker,
sheet metal engineer or welder.
Certificate in Welding
National Certificate in Mechanical
Engineering (Machining)
Level 3
Start: Check online
Length: 12 weeks (Full-time)
Campus: Petone
The Certificate in Welding has been designed to give you all the
fundamental skills you need to gain employment as a certified welder and
is in high demand by industry. The skills you will gain will include industry
safety requirements, recognising and setting machinery, thermal cutting,
technical use of welding equipment, and Arc and MIG welding processes
Further Study Options
Gain unit standards which can be credit towards further tertiary
study in Heavy Fabrication, Light Fabrication and Welding.
Level 4
Start: 2 March 2015
Length: 1 year (Part-time, if working in the trade)
Campus: Petone
This course builds on the skills gained in Certificate in Engineering (Level 3)
and Certificate in Mechanical Engineering - Machining (Level 3). Students
will be able to carry out a range of engineering tasks related to their chosen
strand.
Programme Overview
> Develop skills in fitting and machining
> Learn how to make engineering tools
> Learn skills in general and maintenance engineering
Career Opportunities
You may find work in your chosen field as a fitter and turner,
general engineer or toolmaker.
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For complete programme code, course descriptions and entry requirements please refer to www.weltec.ac.nz/engtrades
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Automotive Technology
Certificate in Motor Body Trades
(with strands in Collision Repair or
Refinishing)
Level 2
Start: 2 March 2015
Length: 34 weeks (Full-time, three days per week with one day self
directed study and one day work experience)
Campus: Petone
Designed to prepare you for employment as an apprentice collision repairer
or refinisher, the Certificate in Motor Body Trades (Level 3) will provide you
with foundation spray-painting and collision repair skills to start your career.
Collision Repair Strand
In the collision repair strand you will learn how to repair damage on a vehicle,
apply body filler and weld panels.
Refinishing Strand
In the refinishing strand you will develop skills to prepare a vehicle for
painting from masking, priming and filling to painting methods, colour
selection and colour matching.
Programme Overview
> Learn techniques of spray-painting
> Develop skills in refinishing
> Use best practice workplace health and safety
> Take part in real-world work experience
> Learn about panel engineering
> Gains skills in panel preparation and collision repair
> Learn about automotive electrical and communications
Further Study Options
National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Body) (Level 4)
National Certificate in Motor Industry (Advanced Technical) (Level 5) which is provided by the Motor Industry Training Organisation (MITO)
Certificate in Automotive Technology
Level 3/4
Start: March or 13 July (year 1 extra intake) 2015
Length: 3 years (Full-time and Part-time)
Campus: Petone
The Certificate in Automotive Technology offers a common first year with
the option of specialising in your second year with strands in Light Vehicle,
Electrical and Electronics or Heavy Vehicle. With significant skill shortages
for skilled automotive engineers in New Zealand, we offer a range of
specialisations so that you can study towards a specific career path.
Year One
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Under Body
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Diesel
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Engine performance
Service Checks
Welding
Light vehicle & motorcycle electrics
Year Two
Strand: Heavy Vehicle
Designed for those interested in a career as a diesel mechanic, you will gain
expertise working on a wide range of heavy vehicles including trucks, buses,
earth-moving equipment and agricultural equipment. Learn how to service
heavy automotive equipment, diagnose vehicle faults, dismantle and adjust
engines and repair and replace faulty parts and electronics.
Programme Overview
> Learn skills in automotive administration systems and customer service
> Learn about automotive electrical and electronics systems
> Develop knowledge in fuel systems and exhausts
> Learn about hydraulics and transmissions
> Carry out preventative maintenance and workshop engineering
> Develop skills in repairing engines
> Learn about steering and braking systems
> Gain real-world work experience
Career Opportunities
You may find employment as an apprentice panelbeater, automotive repair
technician, auto body repairer, car body repairer, collision repairer, and vehicle
body repairer or collision repair technician.
Further Study Options
National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Body) (Level 4)
National Certificate in Motor Industry (Advanced Technical) (Level 5) which is provided by the Motor Industry Training Organisation (MITO).
Career Opportunities
You may find work as an automotive engineer, automotive electrical
engineer or an automotive diesel engineer.
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Strand: Light Vehicle
Strand: Electrical and Electronics
The Certificate in Automotive Technology (Light) will provide you with the
right mix of skills required to pursue a career in the industry. Develop your
diagnostic skills working in our specialist Autotronics Lab and put the theory
into practice on our fleet of vehicles undertaking actual repairs as you learn
about engine systems, engine management and electrical and electronic
components.
Designed for those interested in the electrical or electronics field within the
automotive industry, this programme includes fundamentals in diagnosis
and repair of electronic/electrical control systems on vehicles. Gain core skills
in a wide range of electrical and electronic systems in our purpose-built
workshops as you learn how to use diagnostic equipment to locate electrical
and electronic faults, repair and replace automotive electrical and engine
management systems.
Programme Overview
> Learn about automotive electronics
> Gain understanding of clutch and driveline systems
> Gain skills in vehicle maintenance
> Learn about ABS brake systems
> Apply skills in electrical and braking systems
> Gain real-world work experience
> Learn skills in automotive administration systems and customer service
> Work on internal combustion engines
> Learn how to tune engines
> Learn about transmission systems
> Carry out engine overhauls
> Learn how to carry out wheel alignment
> Gain skills in electronic fuel injection systems
> Learn basic engineering skills
> Gain experience in welding
Career Opportunities
You may find work as an automotive engineer, automotive electrical
engineer or an automotive diesel engineer.
Programme Overview
> Learn about workshop engineering
> Learn skills in automotive administration systems and customer service
> Gain knowledge in electrical and electronic principles
> Learn to work with starting and charging systems
> Gain knowledge working with ignition systems
> Learn how to tune engines
> Learn about fuel injection
> Gain skills in heavy vehicle starting systems
> Learn about wiper and instrumentation systems
> Gain knowledge in heating and ventilation
> Learn how to manage body and drive train electronics
> Learn how to inspect and repair auxiliary systems
> Gain an understanding of automotive service and administration
> Gain real-world work experience
Career Opportunities
You may find work as an automotive engineer, automotive electrical
engineer or an automotive diesel engineer.
For complete programme code, course descriptions and entry requirements please refer to www.weltec.ac.nz/engtrades
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11 Kensington Avenue, Petone
Private Bag 39814, Wellington
Telephone: (04) 920 2400
Facsimile: (04) 920 2401
Wellington Church St Campus
11–17 Church Street (off Boulcott Street)
Private Bag 39814, Wellington
Telephone: (04) 920 2400
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The information contained in this programme guide describes the courses we
intend to offer. The information is correct at the time of printing (August 2014).
Please note that programmes and courses are subject to change.