Canvas is accessible only within New Zealand and Australia.
Canvas is accessible only within New Zealand and Australia.
The general engineering programme provides a nationally recognised qualification that combines practical workplace learning with technical knowledge. It equips people with the skills to build, maintain, and repair a wide array of machinery and equipment using fitting, machining, fabrication, hydraulics, pneumatics, and welding—meeting industry standards across diverse mechanical contexts. Training also covers health and safety legislation, interpreting drawings and specifications, engineering problem-solving, quality systems, and effective communication within teams and workplaces
Benefits of the programme
Programmes available
General engineers have good broad skills and knowledge of welding, fabrication, machining, and fitting. Their work includes fitting and assembly work, machine shop work, service and repair work, manufacturing and general fabrication of all kinds of machines and equipment including hydraulics and pneumatics.
Normally an eight-hour day; sometimes working longer may be required.
Each day can be quite different; engineering work is varied and can involve fitting, machining, welding, maintenance, repair, hydraulics, pneumatics and/or fabrication.
Generally, your training will be tailored to the type of work you do.
These can be useful from school:
Ideally NCEA Level 2 in:
Apprenticeship
Higher learning
Higher learning
Competenz can provide training plans, support and qualifications – tailored to your business' specific needs.
We work with industry experts to develop nationally recognised qualifications, mapping the skills needed and registering them with the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA). Our team develop training plans to make it easy for you to grow your employee’s skills and productivity.
Once your learner/s are signed into a training plan, you will be assigned a Competenz account manager who will:
As an employer, you need to become familiar with your apprentice’s training programme and targets, and provide them with plenty of opportunities to develop and practise the required skills.
We partner with industry associations and members of your industry to help recruit and build talented employees. This includes promoting careers, identifying potential learners and encouraging work placements.
We also support industry events like conferences, competitions and graduations, and regularly celebrate your learners’ success.
