New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (Level 3)
Construction
A course by
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Gain all the fundamental skills needed to begin a career in plumbing, gasfitting or drainlaying by learning to assemble, install, and repair pipes, read technical drawings, and apply industry safety requirements.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Sullivan Ave Campus, Christchurch
It will take a total of 23 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Develop practical plumbing, gasfitting, and drainlaying skills
Learn foundational hands-on skills in the assembly, installation, and repair of pipes and related systems.
Read and interpret trade drawings
Gain the ability to understand and work from plumbing, gasfitting, and drainlaying technical drawings.
Apply health and safety protocols
Master appropriate use of safety equipment and adhere to industry health and safety requirements.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (Level 3) provides the essential knowledge and practical skills required for entry-level positions in the plumbing, gasfitting, and drainlaying trades. You will learn how to assemble, install, and repair piping systems; use technical drawings; fabricate basic components and apply health and safety measures relevant to the industry. Graduates of this programme will be well-prepared for apprenticeships and further study in the sector.
Course Content
- Assembling, installing and repairing pipes
- Using plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying drawings
- Fabricating basic components
- Applying health and safety requirements
- Using safety equipment in plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying contexts
- Patterns, Tools, Regulatory and Ethical Considerations
- Introduction to Gasfitting
- Essential Safety Skills for Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying
- Introduction to Drainlaying
- Introduction to Plumbing
What you need to know first
Open entry, but must demonstrate reasonable likelihood of success
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Construction
Plumbing
Gasfitting
Drainlaying
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level employment in plumbing, gasfitting or drainlaying
Eligibility to seek apprenticeships in plumbing, gasfitting or drainlaying companies