New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (Pre-apprenticeship) (Level 3)*
Course details
| NZQF Level | 3 |
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About the course
About the programme
With the need for housing, new builds and commercial or community projects increasing, the demand for workers within the plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying trades will remain strong for years to come.
Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers assemble, install and repair pipes, drains and fixtures that supply water and gas or remove waste.
Career options include aPlumber, Drainlayer, Gasfitter, Roofer, Heating and Ventilation Installer and Heat Pump Installer.
This hands-on, pre-apprenticeship programme will give you the work-ready skills you need to enter an apprenticeship - your first step on the path to becoming fully qualified.
You'll train in our workshops and learn through on-the-job simulations. Work-site style activities will teach you how to work as part of a team, follow instructions, understand regulatory roles and health and safety protocols, and to practise the language and culture of the trade.
Courses include Water Supply Systems, Building Envelope, Drainlaying, Plumbing Maintenance & Foulwater, and Introduction to Gasfitting. You'll also get trained and certified in first aid.
*Please note: This programme is subject to final approval and availability.
Programme fees
As this programme is new, our programme fees are still being developed. As a rough guide, pre-apprenticeship certificates are often around $3,000-$4,000 for domestic students.
Studying part-time
We know full-time study isn't always possible. We also offer this programme part-time over two years.
About the provider
We're proud to be a leader in high quality, career-focused education with some of the best student achievement and satisfaction results in New Zealand.
Employers love our graduates because they are work-ready, confident and solution-focused. We believe our people make a better world and our alumni are global citizens who care about making a difference. We have been given the highest possible quality ratings from Government and, as educators, we offer innovative ways for our learners to study so they can build their capability and realise their potential.