New Zealand Certificate In Welding (Level 3)
New Zealand Certificate In Welding (Level 4)
Or
New Zealand Certificate in Welding (Level 4) (Complex)
As per Rule 22 of NZQA’s regulations unless you are from an exempt country, we require:
IELTS test
General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5.
General or Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5.
TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT)
Note: This does not include the Home Edition or Paper Edition (they are not acceptable).
Score of 35 (with a writing score of 14).
Score of 46 (with a writing score of 14).
Cambridge English Qualifications
B2 First or B2 First for Schools with a score of 154. No less than 154 in each skill.
B2 First or B2 First for schools with a score of 162. No less than 154 in each skill.
OET
Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests.
Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests.
NZCEL
Level 3 (General).
Level 3 (Applied).
Pearson Test of English (Academic)
PTE (Academic) score of 36 with no band score lower than 36.
PTE (Academic) score of 42 with no band score lower than 36.
LanguageCert
B1 Achiever International ESOL Written (LRW) PASS with no less than 25/50 in each skill and Spoken (S) PASS.
B2 Communicator International ESOL Written (LRW) PASS with no less than 25/50 in each skill and Spoken (S) PASS.
Trinity ISE
ISE I with no less than distinction in any band.
ISE II with no less than pass in any band.
To enrol, complete the Application to Enrol form and Medical form available via the Contact page of the Welding Academy’s website, and submit required documents (e.g., passport, academic certificates). Once accepted, you’ll receive a Letter of offer needed for your student visa application. It’s recommended to apply early, as places fill quickly.
Or
Fees cover tuition, materials and PPE, but you may need to budget for additional costs like insurance, living costs etc.
Yes, you must obtain a Student Visa from Immigration New Zealand ( https://www.immigration.govt.nz/ ) or have the correct Visa conditions to allow full-time study. We recommend you use a licensed immigration advisor to help with visa approval (https://www.iaa.govt.nz/ ). Processing times vary, so apply at least 3 months in advance of the course start date.
How long do Student Visas take?
Immigration NZ recommends you apply for your Visa at least 3 months before the start of your course.
Welding is in high demand in New Zealand, with graduates finding roles in industries like construction, manufacturing, marine, aviation, and oil/gas. Many employers offer visa sponsorship, with over 100 welder jobs listed recently, including sponsored positions. Welding occupations are on New Zealand immigration’s Green List, providing a pathway to residency for qualified international graduates.
Job hunting is up to you, but we can help with your CV’s/Resume and point you in the right direction for job hunting. You will find our alumni working all over New Zealand and Internationally.
If you secure a welding job with an accredited employer, you could transition to a work visa.
Welding is also on the New Zealand immigration’s Green List, providing a pathway to residency for qualified international graduates.
The Welding Academy does not provide accommodation, so you’ll need to arrange your own in Christchurch. Accommodation options include homestays, rentals, or student housing.
Expect living costs of NZ$15,000-20,000 per year for rent, food, and transport. https://www.naumainz.studywithnewzealand.govt.nz/studying-in-nz/before-your-arrival/cost-of-living
Yes, comprehensive travel and medical insurance is mandatory for your Visa conditions and must cover the entire duration of your stay in New Zealand. The Welding Academy can arrange this through Orbit Protect.
For the most current details contact us.
No, our courses are either 20 or 40 weeks duration and are considered full-time courses.
No, our course fees are as follows:
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Fees cover tuition, materials and PPE, but you may need to budget for additional costs like insurance, living costs etc.
International Students can request a refund. However, please note that certain fees shall be deducted to cover admin costs and/or for the period the student has already attended.
While we provide you with resources and assistance, completing the course does not guarantee a job. However, the demand for welders is high and we have found that most of our students get job placements before even completing their course.
Welding has been on the Skills Shortage list for many years in New Zealand and is now on the Immigration Green List.
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Funding
Please note that due to Privacy Laws we cannot assist you with sourcing funding for your course.
Essentially we will send you an invoice for your course fees and it is your responsibility on how to pay, either by Student Loan, or self-funding.
See Below are links and details of the organisations that can offer funding options, if you know of others please feel free to approach them instead.
Inland Revenue is responsible for supporting learners with final-year Fees Free information, assessing learner eligibility and making entitlement payments.
Student Loans
These are available from StudyLink, their page is here:
https://www.studylink.govt.nz/
Applications can be completed online on their website.
Notes:
Please make sure that you select “National Trade Academy” as the provider as apparently there are other providers with similar names.
The course code for your course is below:
NZ4605 – New Zealand Certificate Welding (Level 3)
The full list of information you will require before beginning the application is at this site here:
Course Related Costs
This is an additional loan that can be requested from Studylink to cover the optional items listed in the cost section on the first page of this letter. You can request up to $1000 per StudyLink loan and the application button and further details can be found here:
https://www.studylink.govt.nz/products/a-z-products/student-loan/course-related-costs.html
Student Allowance
You may be eligible for a student allowance, this is also through StudyLink and the eligibility criteria and application process can be found here: https://www.studvlink.govt.nz/products/a-z-products/student-allowance/index.html
Entry Requirements for Domestic Students
Your Fees are as above (see top of page) our fees include all course costs including all your books / work sheets / assessment guides, also your workshop course materials / consumables, plus one full set of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) which includes:
If you successfully pass you will gain:
These are both Unit Standard based NZQA approved qualifications and your results will appear on your NZQA Record of Learning.
Career Opportunities
An ever increasing number of medium and large engineering / manufacturing companies now require their welders to be qualified with the NZ Certificate in Welding Level 3 and Level 4.
There is a shortage of trained skilled welders in New Zealand, so now has never been a better time to train to be a Qualified Welder. According to Careers.govt.nz you can expect to earn between $60K up to $125K
Qualification Pathways
Domestic student level 3 & 4 certificate courses are provided through the Welding Academy under contract to the National Trade Academy.
