Cody+Elvy

Engineering (Fabrication)
 * Three questions I want to answer in my research about this job **
 * 1.Qualifications and credits needed **
 * 2.Other trades/jobs can engineering lead to **
 * 3.What polytechs or courses can i take to get certificate in welding in level 1,2,3,4 **

__** Summary: **__ This programme will develop the skills and knowledge needed to begin a career in the Engineering Fabrication industry. The qualification can also help students apply for an apprenticeship contract in this trade. Holders of this certificate will have completed unit standards related to: engineering drawings and sketches; constructing engineering plane geometric shapes; engineering machining; and metal forming, welding and joining techniques.
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 * 1.Careers New Zealand: [|www.careers.govt.nz] **
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__Tasks & duties__
Fabrication engineers may do some or all of the following:
 * examine drawings and other instructions for jobs
 * draw patterns and cut them out of different metals
 * drill and punch holes in the metal for screws, bolts or rivets
 * fold, form and shape metal
 * join and weld metal pieces
 * polish and check the quality of the finished product

__Skills & knowledge__
Fabrication engineers need to have:
 * knowledge of metals and their properties
 * knowledge of how to use and care for their equipment
 * understanding of safety procedures
 * technical skills for drawing and interpreting plans
 * welding skills.

__Personal Qualities__
Fabrication engineers need to be:
 * practical
 * patient and accurate
 * good at making calculations and working out formulae
 * able to follow instructions.


 * 2. About the qualifications and conditions **
 * Secondary education – At least three years **
 * Tertiary education – Courses will allow you to earn your Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 & Level 4 National Certificate in welding **
 * Useful experience - Work experience or a polytech that you are able to achieve your certificates in welding **
 * Working conditions- Work Shop Base usually work 6 am to 5 pm every week day **
 * On Site people usually are up and ready to be out on site by 5 or 6 am and either stay close to the site for a period of time or travel there and back everyday **
 * Hours and contact with people **
 * Pay and progression **
 * Related job (s) - Related jobs to Fabrication (heavy or light) Fitting,Turning and Tool Making, Weilding & Structual Steel, **


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 * 1. What would you enjoy about this job? What would I not enjoy about this job? **
 * 2. How do I rate my interest in this job now? (Very high, high, low, very low) **
 * 3. How well would this job match my qualities, skills, values and interests? **
 * 4. What would I need to do to develop the knowledge, skills and qualities needed? **
 * 5. How is this job likely to change over time? What would that mean for me? **