National Certificate in Gasfitting

This qualification recognises competence in the gasfitting trade. Holders of this qualification are able to demonstrate knowledge and skills in: use of gasfitting tools and equipment; excavation and trenching; the installation and necessary maintenance of gasfitting pipework, ducting, appliances, systems, and equipment; health, safety, and emergency requirements relating to gasfitting activities; good work habits, customer services and relations, and ethical behaviour; job requirements and job costing factors; drawing patterns; and constructing sheet metal products.

This qualification shares unit standards in common with the National Certificate in Drainlaying [Ref: 0077] and the National Certificate in Plumbing [Ref: 0202]. People undertaking or completing the National Certificate in Gasfitting [Ref: 0201] often complete the National Certificate in Plumbing [Ref: 0202] and vice versa.

People awarded this qualification may apply for registration as a gasfitter under the Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Act 2006. Registration will be dependent on the applicant meeting additional Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (PGDB) requirements. The PGDB, in accordance with the Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Act 2006, reserves the right at all times to register or not register.

As the largest Industry Training Organisation in the country Skills works across 23 different industries from plumbing, and electrical through to scaffolding, real estate and more. We act as a broker between industry, government and training providers, to develop standard setting qualifications, that will help develop the leaders of tomorrow.

For more than 25 years, we’ve been helping train up the next generation of tradies and professionals. We work with industries to ensure that qualifications provide trainees with the right skills at the right time.