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LEVEL 4 PROGRAMME
P LU M B I N G , G A S F I T T I N G A N D D R A I N L AY I N G
NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATE IN GASFITTING C R E D I T S 235 (1.96 EFTS) C A M P U S Mt Albert
Career opportunities • Tradesman gasfitter
Highlights • Take this programme in conjunction with other apprenticeship programmes including the New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing (see pg. 23) and the New Zealand Certificate in Drainlaying (see pg. 21). • When you graduate, you can become fully registered as a tradesman gasfitter. • 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. • Most of our teaching material utilises familiar industry products with leading manufacturers and merchants. • Workshop learning takes place in our trades building, Mataaho, purpose-built for trades training. • Learn from our experienced, and qualified academic trades staff.
S TA R T D AT E S March, April, July or October D U R AT I O N Part-time for up to four years
A N N U A L F E E S $7,500 (NZD) (Total approximate domestic fee for full 235 credits. Includes GST but excludes the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CCSF) levy)
This certificate is for those who want to become a registered gasfitter. You’ll study part-time while working as an apprentice towards your industry registration with Unitec and your employer. Programme overview
English
Through classroom learning and practical work sessions, you’ll gain the knowledge, skills and experience required for registration as a gasfitter.
If English is not your first language, you’ll need one or more of the following:
Your first papers are compulsory and are shared with plumbing and drainlaying students. From there, you’ll move into gasfitting specific training, where you’ll learn to install, test, commission, fault-find and maintain gasfitting systems.
• Provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency such as IELTS
Registration To become registered and gain your qualification, you’ll need to: 1. Successfully complete this programme 2. Pass the Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying Board (PGDB) exam 3. Apply for your tradesman licenses and registration 4. Once you have your registration, you can then graduate and receive your New Zealand Certificate in Gasfitting qualification. Studying the New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (Level 3) (see pg. 20) before this programme is an advantage as it will help you prepare for study in this field but it’s not a requirement.
Admission requirements For this programme, you’ll need:
Academic 1. Be employed as an apprentice/trainee gasfitter and complete the Trainee Acknowledgement Form (see our website). 2. Hold a current gasfitting limited trainee certificate or licence as issued under the Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Act (2006).
• Achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance
• 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.
Other options If you don’t meet these requirements, you could apply for discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/plumbing This programme is eligible under the Targeted Training and Apprenticeships Fund (TTAF). For more information visit unitec.ac.nz/trainingfund
