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LEVEL 4 PROGRAMME
C R E D I T S 249 (2.075 EFTS) C A M P U S Mt Albert
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
Career opportunities • Tradesman plumber
Highlights • Take this programme in conjunction with other apprenticeship programmes including the New Zealand Certificate in Drainlaying (see pg. 21) (recommended) and the New Zealand Certificate in Gasfitting (see pg. 22). • 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. • Most of our teaching material utilises familiar industry product 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.
A N N U A L F E E S $7,900 (NZD) (Total approximate domestic fee for full 250 credits. Includes GST but excludes the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CCSF) levy)
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. The Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board advises you study this programme in conjunction with the New Zealand Certificate in Drainlaying (see pg. 21) as plumbing apprentices are now required to complete both the plumbing and drainlaying apprenticeship qualifications. This is the New Zealand industry standard – when you apply for this programme, we’ll contact you about working towards both qualifications.
Registration
Admission requirements For this programme, you’ll need:
Academic 1. Be employed as an apprentice/ trainee plumber and complete the Trainee Acknowledgement Form (see our website). 2. Hold a current plumbing limited trainee certificate or licence as issued under the Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Act (2006).
English If English is not your first language, you’ll need one or more of the following:
To become registered and gain your qualification, you’ll need to:
• Achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance
1. Successfully complete this programme
• Provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency such as IELTS
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 plumbing 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.
• 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
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NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATE IN PLUMBING
