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Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, UCOL is committed to providing the best learning outcome for you. As part of this, all programmes are currently being reviewed to make them portable, consistent, and closely aligned with the needs of the industry. When published, this course information is correct, but the courses offered may change over time. If you have any questions call an Enrolment Advisor on 0800 468 265.
From 2023, UCOL and the programme you have enrolled in will become part of Te Pūkenga. So, if you join UCOL in 2023, you will be awarded Te Pūkenga certification. And, if you are a current learner graduating in 2023, you will be awarded a co-branded certificate.
This programme consist of 270 credits. The courses consists;
Year One
Engineering Principles 1 (10 Credits)
Introductory level engineering principles.
Applied Engineering Principles 1 (10 Credits)
Learn to demonstrate introductory level engineering principles in an applied setting. The course will cover:
- Introduction to calculations
- Health and safety principes
- Lockout tag out and shifting loads
- Introduction to operational knowledge of materials and fasteners
- Introduction to Engineering Drawings with aspects of AS/NZ1100 standard
Welding and Fabrication 1 (10 Credits)
Gain an operational knowledge to perform fitting and welding fabrication tasks.
Fabrication Processes 1A (10 Credits)
Learn to use a variety of introductory level forming and shaping techniques, including measuring and marking out.
Fabrication Processes 1B (10 Credits) (50 practicum hours)
Learn to perform introductory level fabrication processes using tools, equipment and maintenance tasks.
Strand Based Project and/or Task 1 (15 Credits) (100 practicum hours)
Learn to carry out introductory welding and fabrication operations in the workplace under limited supervision. The course covers:
- Applied math, terminology, spatial skills and communication
- Health and safety, materials handling, and care and maintenance of tools and equipment
- Introductory material utilisation, measuring and marking out, cutting and forming, shaping introductory Jigs, welding and assembly
- Introductory quality assurance and control considerations
Year Two
Welding and Fabrication Health and Safety (10 Credits) (50 practicum hours)
Gain knowledge of critical risk situations in the workplace and be able to undertake them in a safe manner.
Fabrication Principles 2A (15 Credits)
Learn to solve familiar calculation problems and produce fabrication drawings and patterns.
Fabrication Processes 2 (15 Credits)
Learn to perform a range of fabrication principles and processes. The course covers:
- Measuring and marking
- Forming and shaping
- Working safely in a workshop
- Quality assurance principles
- Applied ergonomics
- Materials and fasteners
- Alignment of parts and distortion control
- Job planning and material utilisation
Welding and Thermal Cutting 2 (10 Credits)
Learn to perform welding and thermal cutting skills with an emphasis on distortion control and quality assurance principles and their application in the industry. The course covers:
- Welding TIG, MIG, ARC at a minimum in the down-hand welding position
- Process theory and trouble shooting
- Thermal cutting and gouging oxy/act, plasma, laser, arc, air
- Quality assurance in welding and cutting including introduction to weld testing
- Distortion control and alignment of joints
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, special notes in relation to welding requirements
- Use welding procedure specifications to achieve standards set
Strand Based Project and/or Task 2 (15 Credits) (100 practicum hours)
Learn to perform intermediate welding and fabrication tasks in the workplace under minimal supervision.
Year Three
Fabrication Principles 3 (20 Credits)
Learn to interpret and identify problems and construct complex fabrication drawings and patterns for the fabrication industry. The course covers:
- Drawing construction
- Pattern development and transitions (complex radial line, triangulation and cutting plans)
- Computer Aided Design
- Calculations
- Introduction to Physics
Fabrication Processes 3 (20 Credits)
Learn to demonstrate knowledge and skills of fabrication principles and process including complex forming and shaping tasks.
Strand Based Project and/or Task 3 (15 Credits) (100 practicum hours)
Learn to select and apply proficient operational process and principles to complete strand based tasks.
Plus one of the following compulsory courses:
Strand Based Positional Welding (15 Credits) (100 practicum hours)
Learn to demonstrate a broad operational knowledge of positional welding with emphasis on distortion control and quality assurance engineering standards associated with welding and fabrication relevant to the chosen certificate strand. The course covers:
- Strand based advance positional welding: for eg: Heavy Fabrication - MIG, and/or ARC Quality assurance in welding including weld testing
- Distortion control
- Introductory level of understanding of standards and how they work in the industry
- Advanced process theory and trouble shooting
- Advanced distortion and heat input control methods
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, special notes in relation to welding requirements
- Use welding procedure specifications to achieve standards set
Heavy Fabrication Project (15 Credits) (100 practicum hours)
Learn to work independently to complete heavy fabrication tasks to required industry standard.
Light Fabrication Project (15 Credits) (100 practicum hours)
Learn to work independently to complete light fabrication tasks to required industry standard.
Year Four
Fabrication Principles 4A (25 Credits)
Learn to apply a broad range of different methods to solve familiar and unfamiliar engineering problems, including pattern identification and proofing.
Welding Fabrication Principles 4B (15 Credits)
Learn to demonstrate an understanding of effective and efficient manufacturing principles and processes in the industry with an emphasis on sustainability.
Plus one of the following compulsory courses:
Strand Based Positional Welding (see above)
Heavy Fabrication Project (see above)
Light Fabrication Project (see above)
Plus one of the following elective courses:
Strand Based Project and/or Task 4 (15 Credits) (100 practicum hours)
Learn to plan and manage independent chosen strand based task to an acceptable industry standard complying with all health and safety requirements.
Pressure Vessels and Pipework Project (15 Credits) (100 practicum hours)
Learn to independently fabricate and weld pressure vessels and pipework proficiently in accordance with the appropriate industry standards and guidelines.
Engineering Fabrication Technology (15 Credits) (100 practicum hours)
Learn to gain proficient operational and theoretical knowledge of modern technological equipment in the welding and fabrication industry.
Fabrication Finishing Techniques Project (15 Credits) (100 practicum hours)
Learn to gain proficient operational and theoretical knowledge of processes, principles and codes/standards of practice in finishing in the welding and fabrication industry.
Site Installation (15 Credits) (100 practicum hours)
Gain operational and theoretical knowledge of planning and conducting site installations including, rigging and the use of mobile and fixed platforms.