Canvas is accessible only within New Zealand and Australia.
Canvas is accessible only within New Zealand and Australia.
The metal forming and casting programme provides a nationally recognised qualification that combines practical workplace training with technical knowledge. It equips people with the skills to manipulate and shape metal into functional components and structures using processes such as forging, casting, and press working. Training covers pattern making, mould design, pouring techniques, heat treatment, finishing, and quality control—delivered in line with industry standards and safety practices.
Benefits of this programme
Programmes available
Metal casting engineers produce parts from molten metal and test, control and adjust the chemical make-up of the metal. They use traditional and modern techniques and a high level of skill.
Normally an eight-hour day; sometimes working longer may be required.
Work can include reading, interpreting and creating design drawings, producing replicas, before making moulds, selecting the metals, inspecting, testing and repairing castings, then tempering, hardening, polishing and coating the final product.
You will learn about all sorts of materials; metals, woods, clays, plastics and resins.
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 businesses specific needs.
We partner with industry associations like Metals New Zealand to help recruit and build talented employees. This support includes promoting careers in your industry, identifying potential apprentices, and encouraging work placements.
We also ensure your industry’s qualifications continue to meet needs, support industry events like conferences, competitions and graduations and regularly celebrate your learners’ success.
