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why be an engineering apprentice?

If you are good with your hands and like making or fixing things, especially with metal, an engineering apprenticeship could be right for you.

We don’t need you to have experience.

We can teach you the skills.

We want people with a great attitude who like being hands-on and want to get paid while they learn something they are passionate about.

At the end of your apprenticeship, you will be a fully qualified tradesperson well set up for the future. You could even start up your own business one day.

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why work for atnz?

We are a non-profit organization to help people like you into a job you love, placing apprentices into almost two hundred engineering host companies across New Zealand.

Some of the reasons you should do your engineering apprenticeship with ATNZ:

  • The largest employer of engineering apprentices in New Zealand.
  • We provide a mentor to help with your learning.
  • Higher apprentice success rate than non-ATNZ apprentices.
  • No training fees.
  • Free health and safety gear.

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Chat to us about whether a career in engineering is right for you

Engineering offers diverse apprenticeships and training opportunities, making it an exceptional career choice.

There are a wide variety of different paths an engineering apprenticeship can take you down. However, it’s one of the things that makes engineering such a great career choice.

Here is some helpful information about the main types of engineering. If you want to talk about any of these or want some advice about engineering pathways, book a 15-minute chat.

i want to be

a mechanical engineer

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fun fact
CRUISE CONTROL WAS INVENTED BY BLIND MECHANICAL ENGINEER RALPH TEETOR
job prospects

4

year

APPRENTICESHIP

$90K

AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY* FOR QUALIFIED MECHANICAL ENGINEERS
*careers.govt.nz

Level 4 Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineering gives you loads of variety in your work. You will be building and fixing machines, tools, and components and working out problems related to them. We will teach you exactly how to do this.

If you love making and fixing things, you are a great candidate. There is a shortage of qualified mechanical engineers, so future job prospects are excellent.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING AND LEARNING

You may do all or some of the following:

  • Build, install, repair, and replace various machines, tools and components.
  • Work to client or production manager’s requirements.
  • Use computer-aided design (CAD) software to design and model plans.
  • Prepare plans and drawings of machines or machine parts.
  • Review and test new machines and components.
  • Prepare and calculate cost estimates for jobs.
CAREER PATHWAYS
  • Fitter Turner.
  • General Engineer.
  • Machinist.
  • Maintenance Engineer.
  • Tool Maker.
WHAT WE DO FOR YOU

Once we know you have the right attitude and want to learn, we will look after you until you become a qualified engineer. Then, we place you with a hosting company that is right for you. One where you fit in, work with people like you and learn practical things on the job. Next, we pay you and help you with any day-to-day issues you have.

Finally, we give you an Account Manager who acts as your mentor, visiting you at least ten times a year and helping you with your online learning.

ALL GOING WELL THIS IS THE PLAN

Have a chat with us to see whether engineering is right for you.

Chat with one of our engineering team so they can find the right thing for you.

Meet with one of our host companies to see if you are a good fit for each other.

You are an engineering apprentice!!

i want to be

a fabrication engineer

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fun fact

FABRICATION DATES TO 4000BC OVER 6000 YEARS AGO.

job prospects

4

year

APPRENTICESHIP

$62.5K

AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY* FOR QUALIFIED FABRICATION ENGINEERS
*careers.govt.nz

Fabrication Engineering Course

Fabrication Engineers make, install and repair metal products such as vents, handrails, boilers, aircraft and boat parts, or beams and girders for construction projects. It is a great skill set to learn as it is easy to transfer between different industries, so there is always the opportunity for something new.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING AND LEARNING

You may do all or some of the following:

  • Join and weld metal pieces.
  • Form, fold, and shape metal.
  • Drill and punch holes in metal for screws, bolts, or rivets.
  • Polish and check the quality of the finished product.
  • Follow drawing and other instructions for jobs.
  • Draw patterns and cut them out of different metals.
CAREER PATHWAYS
  • Process Plant Fabricator.
  • Fabricator for Pressure or Heavy Transport Equipment.
  • Sheet Metal Worker.
  • Structural Steelworker for Buildings, Bridges and Cranes.
WHAT WE DO FOR YOU

Once we know you have the right attitude and want to learn, we will look after you until you become a qualified engineer. Then, we place you with a hosting company that is right for you. One where you fit in, work with people like you and learn practical things on the job. Next, we pay you and help you with any day-to-day issues you have. Finally, we give you an Account Manager who acts as your mentor, visiting you at least ten times a year and helping you with your online learning.

ALL GOING WELL THIS IS THE PLAN

Have a chat with us to see whether engineering is right for you.

Chat with one of our engineering team so they can find the right thing for you.

Meet with one of our host companies to see if you are a good fit for each other.

You are an engineering apprentice!!

i want to be

a refrigeration and air conditioning engineer

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fun fact

THE FIRST AIR CONDITIONING UNIT WAS INVENTED AROUND 180AD

job prospects

4

year

APPRENTICESHIP

$50K – $95K
year

AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY* FOR QUALIFIED REFRIGERATION/AIR CONDITIONING ENGINEERS
*careers.govt.nz

Refrigeration Engineer Apprenticeship

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers install, service and maintain refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Future job prospects are excellent.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING AND LEARNING

You may do all or some of the following:

  • Install refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
  • Advise clients on different refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
  • Test, adjust and balance systems to make sure they work correctly.
  • Check refrigeration and air conditioning systems for faults and repair them.
CAREER PATHWAYS
  • Refrigeration/Air Conditioning Engineer.
  • Air Conditioning Installer.
WHAT WE DO FOR YOU

Once we know you have the right attitude and want to learn, we will look after you until you become a qualified engineer. Then, we place you with a hosting company that is right for you. One where you fit in, work with people like you and learn practical things on the job. Next, we pay you and help you with any day-to-day issues you have. Finally, we give you an Account Manager who acts as your mentor, visiting you at least ten times a year and helping you with your online learning.

ALL GOING WELL THIS IS THE PLAN

Have a chat with us to see whether engineering is right for you.

Chat with one of our engineering team so they can find the right thing for you.

Meet with one of our host companies to see if you are a good fit for each other.

You are an engineering apprentice!!

i want to be

a mechanical building services engineer

HVAC
fun fact

THE FIRST PEOPLE TO INSTALL HOME HEATING WERE THE ROMANS. THEY CALLED IT A HYPOCAUST.

job prospects

4

year

APPRENTICESHIP

$94K

AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY* FOR QUALIFIED MECHANICAL BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERS
*careers.govt.nz

Mechanical Building Services Engineers install and maintain the components used in heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. This career path suits people who like a huge variety in their work.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING AND LEARNING

You may do all or some of the following:

  • Install split system air conditioning units.
  • Fabricate, install, and maintain systems in homes, office buildings, hospitals and factories.
  • New build ducting design and installation.
  • Servicing and maintenance.
CAREER PATHWAYS
  • Plant Maintenance Specialist.
  • Insulation Specialist.
  • Pipe Fitter.
  • HVAC Installer in the mechanical building services industry.
WHAT WE DO FOR YOU

Once we know you have the right attitude and want to learn, we will look after you until you become a qualified engineer. Then, we place you with a hosting company that is right for you. One where you fit in, work with people like you and learn practical things on the job. Next, we pay you and help you with any day-to-day issues you have. Finally, we give you an Account Manager who acts as your mentor, visiting you at least ten times a year and helping you with your online learning.

ALL GOING WELL THIS IS THE PLAN

Have a chat with us to see whether engineering is right for you.

Chat with one of our engineering team so they can find the right thing for you.

Meet with one of our host companies to see if you are a good fit for each other.

You are an engineering apprentice!!

i want to be

a welder

Study with us
fun fact
THE FLAME OF INSPIRATION 25-FT SCULPTURE IN NEW ORLEANS IS MADE ENTIRELY FROM RECYCLED KITCHENWARE VIA WELDING
job prospects

42

week

PROGRAMME

$73K

AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY* FOR QUALIFIED MECHANICAL WELDERS
*careers.govt.nz

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Welders are skilled tradespeople who fuse metal precisely, crafting various products, from manufacturing components to architectural structures. New Zealand has a shortage of welders, so job prospects are excellent.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING AND LEARNING

As a welder, you’ll engage in a range of essential activities, which may include:

  • Join metal pieces using various welding techniques to ensure structural integrity.
  • Shape, bend, and cut metal to meet specific project requirements.
  • Precision Drilling and Hole Creation for fasteners or connections.
  • Quality Assurance of finished welds.
  • Follow engineering drawings and instructions to achieve accurate results.
  • Creative Problem-Solving to create custom solutions.
CAREER PATHWAYS
  • Structural Welder
  • Pipe Welder
  • Welding Inspector
  • Welding Instructor/Educator
  • Robotics Welding Technician
  • Aerospace Welder
WHAT WE DO FOR YOU

Once we know you have the right attitude and want to learn, we will look after you until you become a qualified engineer. Then, we place you with a hosting company that is right for you. One where you fit in, work with people like you and learn practical things on the job. Next, we pay you and help you with any day-to-day issues you have.

Finally, we give you an Account Manager who acts as your mentor, visiting you at least ten times a year and helping you with your online learning.

ALL GOING WELL THIS IS THE PLAN

Have a chat with us to see whether engineering is right for you.

Chat with one of our engineering team so they can find the right thing for you.

Meet with one of our host companies to see if you are a good fit for each other.

You are an engineering apprentice!!

Let’s get things started
with a quick 15 minute chat.

How cool is it to go to a job every day
doing something you love?

Check out these vids we have put together
of what our apprentices get up to at work.

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Let’s get things started
with a quick 15 minute chat.

ALL GOING WELL THIS IS THE PLAN

Have a chat with us to see whether engineering is right for you.

Chat with one of our engineering team so they can find the right thing for you.

Meet with one of our host companies to see if you are a good fit for each other.

You are an engineering apprentice!!