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New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying
from Unitec Trades Brochure 2021
by Unitec
LEVEL 3 NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATE IN PLUMBING, GASFITTING AND DRAINLAYING
Total credits 75 (0.6 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates January or July Duration Full-time for 22 weeks (3 days a week) Annual tuition fees $4,400 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only)
Career opportunities • Apprentice plumber • Apprentice gasfitter • Apprentice drainlayer
Highlights • Gives you a solid understanding of all areas to better inform your choice of specialisation. • Be able to assist licenced plumbers, gasfitters and drainlayers safely and effectively. • Work in Unitec's trade skills building,
Mataaho - a fantastic purpose-built facility for all trades.
Looking to start a career in plumbing, gasfitting or drainlaying? This programme will teach you the skills required to qualify for an apprenticeship in these fields.
Programme overview Get the best start in plumbing, gasfitting and/or drainlaying in this pre-trade programme. If you don’t have an apprenticeship agreement, this certificate will set you on your way. Gain a broad knowledge of plumbing, gasfitting, and drainlaying before choosing the area in which you'd like to specialise.
This programme will cover areas such as water supply systems, building envelopes, drainlaying, plumbing maintenance and safe gas working procedures.
When you graduate, you’ll be capable of assisting with installation, repair and maintenance of plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying work under supervision, and you'll be ready to enter an apprenticeship that will lead to a New Zealand Level 4 trade qualification in one or more of these areas.
You won’t be able to practice as qualified plumber, gasfitter or drainlayer, but you’ll have a great foundation in preparation for an apprenticeship, and to become fully qualified with further study in the:
New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing (see pg. 20) New Zealand Certificate in Gasfitting (see pg. 19) New Zealand Certificate in Drainlaying (see pg. 18)
Admission requirements For this programme, you’ll need:
Academic
1. Be 16 years old by the time the programme starts 2. 20 credits at NCEA Level 1, 10 in English and 10 in Mathematics or demonstrate equivalent skills and knowledge.
English
If English is not your first language, you’ll need one 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
If you don’t meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available (see unitec.ac.nz/ english).
There are additional English requirements for international students – you can find more information on our website.
Other options
If you don’t meet these requirements, you could apply for special or discretionary admission.
For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/plumbing
International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international
