Engineers need to understand material properties and behaviour under different circumstances and be able to cut, form and shape them to meet different requirements. At Ara we offer a wide range of engineering trade qualifications. You can start with the pre trade certificates learning the core skills and capability expected in the industry.

Each of the five evening sessions focuses on a different process and covers safety requirements, setting up the equipment and basic welding or cutting of mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium. The course is suitable for anyone who wants to learn the basics, whether you’re working in a related trade, you’re a home handy person or you simply want to re-skill.

People in the engineering trades use materials such as metals and plastics to make components, framing, structural steelwork or tools. Engineers need to understand material properties and behaviour under different circumstances and be able to cut, form and shape them to meet different requirements.