How do I become a certified welder in NZ?

To become a qualified welder you need to complete an apprenticeship and gain a New Zealand Certificate in Engineering – Fabrication (Level 4). For this certificate, you choose to specialise in light fabrication, heavy fabrication or steel construction.

Is a welding certificate worth it?

Yes, welding school can be worth it because a postsecondary welding education is increasingly becoming a requirement among employers, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Plus, there can be other benefits of completing a welding training program.

What certifications do you need for welding?

The main certification employers will require is the basic AWS Certified Welder certification. You will take an exam to earn this certification, which is offered at many AWS Accredited Testing Facilities. There aren’t any requirements needed to take this exam.

What are the different levels of welding certifications?

Here are the main welding certifications you can earn to increase your professional qualifications:

• Certified Welder (CW)
• Certified Welding Inspector certification (CWI)
• Certified Welding Educator certification (CWE)
• Certified Resistance Welding Technician certification (CRWT)

Is welding a bad career choice?

Striving towards safety awards and bettering your skills can also be high on your list. Welding may not be the choice for everyone, but for those interested, it can be a lucrative, rewarding career to have. Essentially, welders build the world we live in.

Do you have to be smart to be a welder?

In short, today’s welder needs to know a bit of math, science, physics, metallurgy, and theory, in order to wield an arc or a torch. This is actually good news, as a more skilled work force is often better compensated for their labor than less well-trained workers.

How much money does a beginner welder make?

In surveys by the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association, most entry level welders earn a starting pay near $17 per hour. Like any profession, experience will lead to higher wages. It has been my experience that welders with an average of five years’ experience are reporting pay of 30 dollars per hr. and more.

How long is the welding school in New Zealand?

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.

What are the requirements for a NZQA welding certificate?

The candidate starts from this point and welds vertically back up or down to the top, whereby all the conditions described above are satisfied. The 2 test pieces must be at least 125 mm in length and 1.5 mm thick, which will qualify the candidate for tube welds of up to 3mm thick.

Why is there a shortage of welders in New Zealand?

New Zealand manufacturers need welders to build machinery components for export. Welder and fitter-welder appear on Immigration New Zealand’s construction and infrastructure skill shortage list. This means the Government is actively encouraging skilled welders from overseas to work in New Zealand.

Do you need a weld test to be a welder?

This is for all welders requiring testing to weld procedures under the applicable welding standard. We specialise in providing welder qualifications and welding tickets for the welding of materials under all relevant standards.