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NEWS
26 January 2024
Enrolling in a fabrication engineering course could be your pathway to a fulfilling career if you aspire to become a skilled engineer working with steel, aluminium and more. With the right course and mentor, you can train and help Aotearoa with your newfound skills.
Engineering apprenticeships can teach you the core skills needed to succeed as a professional fabrication engineer in New Zealand. On top of teaching you necessary skills, such as reading plans and working with equipment and tools, they can also provide you with:
Fabrication engineers have good job prospects in New Zealand, so it’s a great career to train for. When you enrol in a course at ATNZ, you’ll have the opportunity to choose from three main engineering fabrication courses:
Heavy Fabrication. Engineers in heavy fabrication master working with steel, typically at least 4mm thick, contributing to the creation of structural components for the construction industry and fabricating items such as boilers, significant structures, tanks and components for heavy machinery.
Heavy fabrication engineers can often find work as process plant fabricators or fabricators for pressure equipment, heavy transport equipment or machinery.
Light Fabrication. Light fabrication engineers specialise in working with lightweight metals like stainless steel and aluminium, playing a pivotal role in manufacturing handrails, balustrades, benchtops and various components used in the marine industry.
Light fabrication engineers can find careers as sheet metal workers, process plant fabricators and more.
Steel Construction. Engineers in steel construction focus on working with steel, often at least 4mm thick, contributing to the creation and repair of structural elements for buildings, bridges, cranes and a myriad of other applications.
Steel construction engineers can typically find work as structural steelworkers for buildings, bridges, cranes and other large structures.
These career paths not only offer financial stability for you down the track but can also allow you to make substantial contributions to important industries, ranging from construction to manufacturing. As an engineer, you’ll play a vital role in creating structures and components that people use daily.
So, how exactly can you begin your journey towards becoming a fully-fledged fabrication engineer? The first branch of your journey is to become an engineering apprentice so you can learn the skills you’ll need with the help of an experienced mentor.
A journey in fabrication engineering involves specific steps to ensure you choose the right programme to set yourself on the path to success. Consider these steps as you pick the right fabrication engineering course for you:
Enrolling in a fabrication engineering course is not merely a career choice; it’s a transformative journey that drives you towards a future filled with possibilities. Whether you’re drawn to heavy fabrication, light fabrication or steel construction, the skills acquired during these courses open doors to various fulfilling careers.
If you have a drive to learn, we at ATNZ would love to speak to you. Please don’t hesitate to book a chat with us through our website or by contacting .
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