Manual Metal Arc Welding (Introduction)
Manual Metal Arc Welding (Intermediate)
MIG Welding (Introduction)
TIG Welding (Introduction)
MIG Welding (Intermediate)
AS/NZS 2980 Certified Arc Welding
AS/NZS 2980Certified MIG Welding
How to enrol
Further information

Manual Metal Arc Welding (Introduction)

This practical hands-on short course provides an introduction to arc welding for students with little or no welding experience, and leads on to a recognised industry standard.

The course includes:

• Introduction to arc welding
• Safety precautions
• Set-up and use of equipment
• Mild steel welding
• Electrode terminology
• Basic down-hand welding
• Theoretical and practical training in metal arc welding

Upon the successful completion of the course, students will gain credits towards the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) unit standards 2670, 2682 and receive a Unitec Certificate.

Note: As this course leads to NZQA Unit standard awards, you will need to attach a verified true copy of your passport (and/or permanent residence permit) or NZ birth certificate. See below for more details.

Fees: $645.90 (incl GST) + NZQA unit costs if applicable – see above

2013 Dates	Duration	Days	Times	Course	Code	Class
20 Feb - 28 Mar	6 weeks	Wed - Thur	5.30pm-8.30pm	TTEC	S067	3308
12 Jun - 18 Jul	6 weeks	Wed - Thur	5.30pm-8.30pm	TTEC	S067	3309
2 Oct - 7 Nov	6 weeks	Wed - Thur	5.30pm-8.30pm	TTEC	S067	6769

Location:	Unitec's Mt Albert Campus, Entry 4, Building 108, Room 1071 and 1064, Building 125, Room 1001

To enrol please complete a Short Course Enrolment Form. All fees include GST. If there are insufficient numbers registered for a course Unitec reserves the right to postpone or cancel.

Manual Metal Arc Welding (Intermediate)

This practical hands-on short course is designed for students who have completed the Manual Metal Arc Welding (Introduction) course, or those who have prior experience in basic arc welding. The course includes:

• Operation of arc welding machinery
• Material preparation
• Electrode terminology
• Down-hand in heavy material
• Safety precautions and practice.

Upon successful completion of the course students will gain credits towards New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) unit standards 2670, 2671, and receive a Unitec Certificate.

Note: As this course leads to NZQA Unit standard awards, you will need to attach a verified true copy of your passport (and/or permanent residence permit) or NZ birth certificate. See below for more details.

Fees: $646.94 (incl GST) + NZQA unit costs if applicable – see above

2013 Dates	Duration	Days	Times	Course	Code	Class
20 Feb - 28 Mar	6 weeks	Wed - Thur	5.30pm-8.30pm	TTEC	S068	3310
12 Jun - 18 Jul	6 weeks	Wed - Thur	5.30pm-8.30pm	TTEC	S068	3311
2 Oct - 7 Nov	6 weeks	Wed - Thur	5.30pm-8.30pm	TTEC	S068	6770

Location:	Unitec's Mt Albert Campus, Entry 4, Building 108, Room 1071 and 1064, Building 125, Room 1001

To enrol please complete a Short Course Enrolment Form. All fees include GST. If there are insufficient numbers registered for a course Unitec reserves the right to postpone or cancel.

MIG Welding (Introduction)

This practical hands-on short course provides an introduction to MIG welding for students with little or no welding experience, and leads on to a recognised industry standard. The course includes:

• Introduction to MIG welding
• Safety precautions and practice
• MIG equipment operation
• Mild steel welding (MIG)
• Basic down-hand welding
• Theoretical and practical training in MIG welding.

Upon the successful completion of the course, students will gain credits towards the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) unit standards 2670, 2672 and receive a Unitec Certificate.

Note: As this course leads to NZQA Unit standard awards, you will need to attach a verified true copy of your passport (and/or permanent residence permit) or NZ birth certificate. See below for more details.

Fees: $644.86 (incl GST) + NZQA unit costs if applicable – see above

2013 Dates	Duration	Days	Times	Course	Code	Class
20 Feb - 28 Mar	6 weeks	Wed-Thurs	5.30pm-8.30pm	TTEC	S088	3316
17 Apr - 29 May	7 weeks	Wed/Thurs	5.30pm-8.30pm	TTEC	S088	3317
12 Jun - 18 Jul	6 weeks	Wed-Thurs	5.30pm-8.30pm	TTEC	S088	3318
7 Aug -  12 Sep	6 weeks	Wed-Thurs	5.30pm-8.30pm	TTEC	S088	6774
2 Oct - 7 Nov	6 weeks	Wed-Thurs	5.30pm-8.30pm	TTEC	S088	6775

Location:	Unitec's Mt Albert campus, Entry 4, Building 108, Room 1071 and 1064, Building 125, Room 1001

To enrol please complete a Short Course Enrolment Form. All fees include GST. If there are insufficient numbers registered for a course Unitec reserves the right to postpone or cancel.

TIG Welding (Introduction)

This practical hands-on short course provides an introduction to TIG welding for students with little or no welding experience, and leads on to a recognised industry standard. The course includes:

• Introduction to TIG welding
• Safety precautions and practice
• TIG equipment operation
• Aluminium welding (TIG)
• Basic down-hand welding
• Theoretical and practical training in TIG welding.

Upon the successful completion of the course, students will gain credits towards the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) unit standards 2670, 2677 and receive a Unitec Certificate.

Note: As this course leads to NZQA Unit standard awards, you will need to attach a verified true copy of your passport (and/or permanent residence permit) or NZ birth certificate. See below for more details.

Fees: $644.86 (incl GST) + NZQA unit costs if applicable – see above

2013 Dates	Duration	Days	Times	Course	Code	Class
20 Feb - 28 Mar	6 weeks	Wed-Thurs	5.30pm-8.30pm	TTEC	S089	3313
17 Apr - 29 May	7 weeks	Wed/Thurs	5.30pm-8.30pm	TTEC	S089	3314
12 Jun - 18 Jul	6 weeks	Wed-Thurs	5.30pm-8.30pm	TTEC	S089	3315
7 Aug -  12 Sep	6 weeks	Wed-Thurs	5.30pm-8.30pm	TTEC	S089	6772
2 Oct - 7 Nov	6 weeks	Wed-Thurs	5.30pm-8.30pm	TTEC	S089	6773

Location:	Unitec's Mt Albert campus, Entry 4, Building 108, Room 1071 and 1064, Building 125, Room 1001

To enrol please complete a Short Course Enrolment Form. All fees include GST. If there are insufficient numbers registered for a course Unitec reserves the right to postpone or cancel.

MIG Welding (Intermediate)

This practical hands-on short course is designed for students who have completed the introductory MIG Welding course, or those who have prior experience in basic arc welding. The course includes:

• Operation of MIG welding machinery
• Material preparation
• Down-hand welding position
• Down-hand on heavy material
• Safety precautions and practice

Upon the successful completion of the course, students will gain credits towards the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) unit standards 2670 and 2673, and receive a Unitec Certificate.

Note: As this course leads to NZQA Unit standard awards, you will need to attach a verified true copy of your passport (and/or permanent residence permit) or NZ birth certificate. See below for more details.

Fees: $644.86 (incl GST) + NZQA unit costs if applicable – see above

2013 Dates	Duration	Days	Times	Course	Code	Class
20 Feb - 28 Mar	6 weeks	Wed-Thur	5.30pm – 8.30pm	TTEC	S065	3319
17 Apr - 29 May	6 weeks	Wed/Thurs	5.30pm-8.30pm	TTEC	S065	3320
12 Jun - 18 Jul	6 weeks	Wed-Thur	5.30pm – 8.30pm	TTEC	S065	3321
7 Aug -  12 Sep	6 weeks	Wed-Thur	5.30pm – 8.30pm	TTEC	S065	6776
2 Oct - 7 Nov	6 weeks	Wed-Thur	5.30pm – 8.30pm	TTEC	S065	6777

Location:	Unitec's Mt Albert campus, Entry 4, Building 108, Room 1071 and 1064, Building 125, Room 1001

To enrol please complete a Short Course Enrolment Form. All fees include GST. If there are insufficient numbers registered for a course Unitec reserves the right to postpone or cancel.

AS/NZS 2980 Certified Arc Welding

This practical hands-on short course is designed for students seeking certification as an arc welder and who have completed the Manual Metal Arc Welding intermediate course, or those who have equivalent practical experience.

The course includes:

• Material preparation
• Low hydrogen electrode welding
• Safety precautions and practice
• T-fillet welding break-over test

Upon reaching the prescribed standard students may attempt the AS/NZS 2980 certification in any of the following four positions: down-hand, horizontal-vertical, vertical, up and overhead positions. The fee for each attempt is $100.00 per test plate. Please note this fee is additional to the course fees.

Fees: $631.28 (incl GST)

2013 Dates	Duration	Days	Times	Course	Code	Class
18 Feb - 26 Mar	6 weeks	Mon/Tue	5.30 pm – 8.30 pm	TTEC	S069	3322
15 Apr-  21 May	6 weeks	Mon/Tue	5.30 pm – 8.30 pm	TTEC	S069	3323
10 Jun - 16 Jul	6 weeks	Mon/Tue	5.30 pm – 8.30 pm	TTEC	S069	3324
5 Aug -  10 Sep	6 weeks	Mon/Tue	5.30 pm – 8.30 pm	TTEC	S069	6778
30 Sep - 11 Nov	7 weeks	Mon/Tue	5.30 pm – 8.30 pm	TTEC	S069	6779

Location:	Unitec's Mt Albert campus, Entry 4, Building 108, Room 1071 and 1064, Building 125, Room 1001

To enrol please complete a Short Course Enrolment Form. All fees include GST. If there are insufficient numbers registered for a course Unitec reserves the right to postpone or cancel.

AS/NZS 2980 Certified MIG Welding

This practical hands-on short course is designed for students seeking certification as a MIG welder and who have completed the MIG Welding intermediate course, or those who have equivalent practical experience.

The course includes:

• Material preparation
• Safety precautions and practice
• T-fillet welding break-over test

Upon reaching the prescribed standard students may attempt the AS/NZS 2980 certification in any of the following four positions: down-hand, horizontal-vertical, vertical, up and overhead positions. The fee for each attempt is $100.00 per test plate. Please note this fee is additional to the course fees.

Fees: $631.28 (incl GST)

2013 Dates	Duration	Days	Times	Course	Code	Class
18 Feb - 26 Mar	6 weeks	Mon/Tue	5.30 pm – 8.30 pm	TTEC	S066	3325
15 Apr-  21 May	6 weeks	Mon/Tue	5.30 pm – 8.30 pm	TTEC	S066	3326
10 Jun - 16 Jul	6 weeks	Mon/Tue	5.30 pm – 8.30 pm	TTEC	S066	3327
5 Aug -  10 Sep	6 weeks	Mon/Tue	5.30 pm – 8.30 pm	TTEC	S066	6780
30 Sep - 11 Nov	7 weeks	Mon/Tue	5.30 pm – 8.30 pm	TTEC	S066	6781

Location:

Unitec's Mt Albert Campus, Entry 4, Building 108, Room 1071 and 1064, Building 125 Room 1001

To enrol please complete a Short Course Enrolment Form. All fees include GST. If there are insufficient numbers registered for a course Unitec reserves the right to postpone or cancel.

How to enrol

Please complete the Short Course enrolment form, providing your full details and the code of the class you wish to attend.

As these courses lead to NZQA Unit standard awards, you will need to attach a verified true copy of your passport (and/or permanent residence permit) or NZ birth certificate. This can be signed as a true copy by a solicitor, or Justice of the Peace. Alternatively, bring original documents to Student Central at Unitec to any one of the three locations indicated on the Short Course application form.

As places are limited, it is recommended you apply early. Applications will be accepted up to 7 days prior to classes commencing. If there are insufficient numbers registered for a course Unitec reserves the right to postpone or cancel. If classes are cancelled, your fee will be refunded in full.

All fees include GST. Payment can be made by EFTPOS, cheque or credit card.

Further information

For more information on other Unitec short courses please contact Student Central on study@unitec.ac.nz or 0800 10 95 10 or +64 9 815 2945.

 

Last edited: 16 January 2013