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
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.
General engineers are hands-on problem solvers. They work with tools, machinery, and equipment to make, fix, and improve things in real workplaces. You’ll build broad skills in welding, fabrication, machining, and fitting.The work can include assembling parts, working in a machine shop, maintaining and repairing equipment, and helping manufacture all kinds of machines,including hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Do you:
If practical work and problem-solving sound like you, general engineering could be a great fit.
These can be useful from school:
Ideally NCEA Level 2 in:
Apprenticeship
Higher learning
Higher learning
