Stainless Steel & Aluminium Welding Academy

Start today towards a welding qualification. From introduction to certification we can accommodate all your training requirements in a small, supportive, professional, teaching environment.

Our brand new, purpose built premises houses 14 individual fully equipped ventilated work stations. We have fully trained and trade qualified tutors that deliver Courses and Certification designed to meet industry requirements.

The Welding Academy was established in Christchurch in December 1998 and was registered with NZQA on 1 May 1999.

Along with our industry Board of Advisors and daily contact with professionals in the Welding and Engineering Industry, we are confident our courses meet current industry demand and provide the correct qualifications and training to meet this demand; whether it be AS/NZS 2980 or ASME IX Trade Welding Certificates, ticket renewal, Unit Standards or in-company training.

The Welding Academy also offers the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Welding Level 3 and Level 4), a 52 week, full time NZQA approved course designed to assist students in moving forward with their chosen career path in welding.

We are also proud of the fact that following our NZQA External Evaluation and Review, the Welding Academy has achieved the highest level of educational performance: "Highly Confident in educational performance"

Did you know The Welding Academy in Christchurch is the only Category 1 NZQA Approved welding training provider in New Zealand?
Moreover we have just received confirmation that students who graduate with a NZ Certificate in Study & Career Preparation (Welding Level 3) Certificate are eligible to apply for work rights when they enrol for the NZ Certificate in Study & Career Preparation (Welding Level 4).