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The engineering industry reports that there are jobs out there for people with trades skills. Improve your chances for employment by gaining a qualification in engineering or welding at Bay of Plenty Polytechnic. You'll be learning in new purpose-built training facilities, the biggest of its kind in the country.

Find out more about our Engineering & Welding programmes:

Certificate in Welding Level 3

This course of study is your ticket to employment as a welder or apprentice in production welding, transport engineering or in the manufacturing sector for the construction industry. Get all the information about this programme

Certificate in Engineering Level 3

Do you want to become an engineering apprentice? This full-time, 32 week course has everything you need to make a start, plus it will lead you into further study toward mechanical engineering and heavy fabrication careers. Get all the information about this programme

New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical) Level 6

This course of study provides you with the skills and knowledge you need for a career in mechanical engineering. Graduates of engineering diplomas enter careers in industries as diverse as aerospace, defence, power generation and energy, as well as the manufacturing of industrial and domestic products, taking roles at senior technical or supervisory level. Get all the information about this programme

Short courses

Basic Arc/MIG and Gas Welding

This course of study introduces and enhances welding skills for the hobbyist, agriculturist, farmer or career-directed trainee. Get all the information about this programme

AS/NZS2980 Welding Ticket

This course of study gives you the skills you need to obtain or renew your AS/NZS2980 welding certification.  Get all the information about this programme

Engineering Computer Aided Design - CAD

This course of study introduces you to the skills you need to produce high quality mechanical assemblies in 3D, parts modelling and drawing production. Engineering firms are on the lookout for people with these skills. Improve your career prospects now! Get all the information about this programme