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Light fabrication engineers work with lightweight metals such as stainless steel and aluminium. Light fabricators typically make things such as handrails, balustrades and bench tops and play a key role in manufacturing boats and many ancillary components used within the marine industry.

Career Options

Sheet Metal Worker, Process Plant Fabricator

Entry Requirements

• New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• At least 16 years of age (unless early leaving exemption (ELX) has been granted).
• While not a prerequisite, it is recommended that people enrolling in this programme hold the National Certificate in Education Achievement (NCEA) Level 2 or equivalent.
• People enrolling in this programme must hold a relevant position in an engineering or manufacturing organisation and have signed an apprenticeship training agreement.