New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying

Credits 70 (0.6 EFTS)

Campus Mt Albert

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.

Start dates February or July

Duration Full-time for 19 weeks (4 days a week)

Annual fees $4,100 (NZD)

(Approximate domestic fees only. Includes GST but excludes the Compulsory Student Services Fee levy)

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 a qualified plumber, gasfitter or drainlayer, but you’ll have a great foundation in preparation for an apprenticeship - and be ready to become fully qualified with further study.

Admission requirements

For this programme, you’ll need:

Academic

1. To be 16 years old by the time the programme starts

2. NCEA Level 1 including 10 credits in English and 10 credits in mathematics

English

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 that 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.

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