Whakatiki Engineering comprises a team of seasoned structural steel fabricators with extensive experience in general and structural engineering. Renowned for their proficiency in delivering top-notch outcomes, they specialise in providing tailored solutions to meet their clients’ needs.
Their array of steelwork services encompasses a diverse range of projects, from complex heavy structural constructions to lighter residential steelwork. Embracing a forward-thinking approach, they thrive on devising innovative solutions to address various challenges.
An esteemed accomplishment for Whakatiki Engineering is being among the first eight steel construction companies in New Zealand to attain the prestigious ‘Steel Fabricator Certification.’ This certification, rooted in a European compliance system, underscores their commitment to adhering to international standards of excellence.
Very helpful and informative and a revealing insight into bad habits that tend to accumulate over the years.
Malcolm
Very good, learnt things that will come in handy and made welding a lot easier to do. Got new tips that I can take away and try to get rid of some bad habits.
Reece
As always very good.
Aaron
Awesome training learnt a lot in a short amount of time. Happy to have done two tests complete, under supervision.
John
Good stuff! was in need of coaching to pass this test, Wayne was excellent, clear, encouraging, supportive and instructive.
Guy
Wayne is a great tutor, learnt a lot, would recommend him to anyone.
Warren
Very well presented, patient and explained in ways that many types of people can understand.
Richard
I thought Wayne's training was excellent, he explained things very well, which made it easier to do when it came down to actually welding.
Elthan
I thought this training was really helpful for me in becoming a welder, I found Wayne to be very understanding and easy to learn from. Thanks for your knowledge.
Hamiora
I have found Wayne very informative on the technical information for welding. It is very helpful for us that Wayne is able to demonstrate the techniques which makes this easier to learn. We have found it beneficial to brush up on all aspects of welding and welding safety which helps build up confidence in our team.
Murray and Scott (Managing Directors)
Very good thanks, good to be shown better ways of welding which helps me a lot.
Reese
Reese soon after did four 4711 positional tests in MIG & Stick which he passed first time.
All Good Wayne, thanks a lot for all your help again.
Rassie
Rassie soon after did five 4711 positional tests in MIG & Stick which he passed first time.
As an older welder I wondered if there would be anything of value to learn, There was, most of what I learnt I had a reasonable grasp of but the way Wayne explained it I understood it a lot better, giving me a better understanding of why some procedures are the way they are. I found Wayne very open , approachable + easy to understand, would recommend the course to anybody interested in furthering their welding abilities.
Neville
Neville soon after did a 4711 test in MIG which he passed first time.
Impressive, worth the time and the effort.
Malcolm
Malcolm soon after did two 4711 tests in MIG which he passed first time.
Has a lot to teach about welding and have learnt heaps of new things I didn't know could be done with positions and directions with Stick, Mig and Flux Cored Mig.
Aaron
Aaron soon after did a 4711 test in MIG and one Stick which he passed first time.
The training was made very easy by Wayne and answered all my questions I had and made the answers easy to understand. He gave examples of what we had to do and expanded in detail why and how it should be done.
Aaran
Very good welding trainer, nice guy, easy to understand and explains things clearly, recommend him to any.
Warren
Always good to see Wayne, teachers us a lot in the time he is with us, having a good laugh along the way.
Aaron
Well I learn something new every time from Wayne had a good laugh with you and the boy's, hope to see you again for the next test.
Raz
Today we have talked about Stick & Mig welding, I have found this training program really useful and I believe it will help me become a good welder. Wayne made it very easy to understand what different types of weld there are, also how to use & set up welders 10/10 for this program looking forward to seeing you again.
Hami
I thought Wayne was very clear while giving instructions which helped me understand the process on how I had to weld the steel and I learnt a lot during this training session.
Ethan
Training was very helpful for what I didn't know i.e. MIG, learnt new techniques that I will use in the workplace, very helpful to learn from, an awesome tutor.
John
Very good at training and explaining in a way that makes it easy to understand what is needed to be done.
Aaron
Aaron soon after did a 2980 test in overhead Stick which he passed first time.
Very informative & well presented.
Malcolm
Overall, the welding training provided by Trade Train NZ has empowered Whakatiki Engineering to elevate the quality, safety, and efficiency of its welding operations, ultimately enhancing its ability to deliver superior products and services to its clients.