National Certificate in Plumbing
Course details
| NZQF Level | 4 |
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About the course
This qualification recognises competence in the plumbing trade. Holders of this qualification are able to establish line, level, and gradient, and excavate and trench. They are able to demonstrate knowledge and skills in: use of plumbing tools and equipment; the installation and necessary maintenance of plumbing pipework, ducting, backflow prevention devices, hot and cold water supply systems, structures and fittings, appliances and fixtures, roofing and rainwater handling systems, claddings, and flashings, and heating systems; health, safety, and emergency requirements relating to plumbing 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 Gasfitting [Ref: 0201]. People undertaking or completing the National Certificate in Plumbing [Ref: 0202] often complete the National Certificate in Gasfitting [Ref: 0201] and vice versa.
People awarded this qualification may apply for registration as a plumber 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.
This qualification shares unit standards in common with the National Certificate in Drainlaying [Ref: 0077] and the National Certificate in Gasfitting [Ref: 0201]. People undertaking or completing the National Certificate in Plumbing [Ref: 0202] often complete the National Certificate in Gasfitting [Ref: 0201] and vice versa.
People awarded this qualification may apply for registration as a plumber 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.
About the provider
MIT is one of the largest providers of technical, vocational, and professional education in New Zealand, and has been awarded the highest possible rating, Category One, by the NZQA.
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