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Green List

13 June 2025

Ten trades occupations were added to the Work to Residence pathway on the Green List of in-demand occupations on 18 August 2025.

Eligible applicants will be able to apply for a residence if they have current employment or an offer of employment in the following occupations and have worked in New Zealand for 24 months in the following occupations that relate to welding (others are on the list):

Fitter Welder
Pressure Welder
Welder

1 Year Level 4 Programme

16th March 2025

The Welding Academy has introduced a single Level 4 Programme that combines the NZ Certificate in Welding Level 3 and Level 4 qualifications.

This Programme is for International Students Only.

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Fees Free Courses

17th August 2021 Fees Free Courses are available through the Welding Academy under contract to the NTA. Programme name: Certificate in Welding and Fabrication (Level 3 and 4) NZQA Qualification name: N.Z. Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3 and 4) We are currently taking enrolments for the January 2022 intake email enquiries@weldingacademy.co.nz or phone 0800 770 092 *Conditions apply.

Evening Classes

15th August 2021

Welding Evening Classes – for beginners, intermediate and professional welders.

Call for details 0800 770 092.

Tuesday & Wednesday evenings from 6.00pm to 8.00pm