LEVEL 4
NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATE IN PLUMBING Total credits 249 (2.075 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates March, April, July or October Duration Part-time for up to four years Annual tuition fees $8,500 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only)
Career opportunities • Tradesman plumber
Highlights • Take this programme in conjunction with other apprenticeship programmes including the New Zealand Certificate in Drainlaying (see pg. 18) (recommended) and the New Zealand Certificate in Gasfitting (see pg. 19). • When you graduate, you can become fully registered as a tradesman plumber. • On-campus training is set-up in block courses to minimise work disruption. • This programme is a managed apprenticeship, meaning we’ll assist in your success and visit you on-site.
This certificate is for those who want to become a registered plumber. You’ll study part-time while working as an apprentice towards your industry registration with Unitec and your employer.
Programme overview Through classroom learning and practical works sessions you’ll gain the knowledge, skills and experience required for registration as a plumber.
2. Hold a current plumbing limited trainee certificate or licence as issued under the Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Act (2006).
The Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board advises you study this programme in conjunction with the New Zealand Certificate in Drainlaying (see pg. 18) as plumbing apprentices are now required to complete both the plumbing and drainlaying apprenticeship qualifications. This is the new, New Zealand industry standard. When you apply for this programme, we'll contact you about working towards both qualifications.
English
Registration
If you don’t meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available (see unitec.ac.nz/ english).
To become registered and gain your qualification, you’ll need to:
If English is not your first language, you’ll need one or more of the following: • Achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance • Provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency such as IELTS • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years
• Most of our teaching material utilises familiar industry product with leading manufacturers and merchants.
1. Successfully complete this programme 2. Pass the Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying Board (PGDB) exam
• Workshop learning takes place in our trades building, Mataaho, purpose-built for trades training.
There are additional English requirements for international students – you can find more information on our website.
3. Apply for your tradesman licenses and registration
Other options
• Learn from our experienced, and qualified academic trades staff.
4. Once you have your registration, you can then graduate and receive your New Zealand Certificate in Drainlaying qualification. Studying the New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (Level 3) (see pg. 17) before this programme is an advantage as it will help you prepare for study in this field but it’s not a requirement. Additionally, some credits gained from the Level 3 programme, you can cross-credit to this Level 4 programme.
Admission requirements For this programme, you’ll need:
If you don’t meet these requirements, you could apply for discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/plumbing International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international This programme is eligible under the new Targeted Training and Apprenticeships Fund (TTAF), for more information visit unitec.ac.nz/trainingfund
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Academic 1. Be employed as an apprentice/ trainee plumber and complete the Trainee Acknowledgement Form (see our website).
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