Construction
A course by
EIT
Gain industry-ready skills in plumbing, gasfitting, and drainlaying with this pre-apprenticeship Level 3 certificate. Prepare for rewarding trades careers and build a strong foundation for apprenticeship pathways.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Hawke's Bay Campus, Napier
It will take a total of 24 weeks

Learn how to use hand tools and equipment in purpose-built workshops while developing installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting skills in plumbing and gasfitting.

Gain foundational knowledge of health and safety regulations as they apply to construction sites and the plumbing trades.

The NZ Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (Level 3) prepares learners for entry into the plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying trades. The 24-week programme provides comprehensive practical and theoretical training in hand tools, installation, maintenance, gas systems, water supply, and roof plumbing. Graduates will be equipped for apprenticeship opportunities in multiple construction trades.
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy or equivalent
OR successful completion of the NZ Certificate in Foundation Studies (Allied Trades) Level 2 and entry test

Construction
Plumbing
Gasfitting
Roofing
Drainlaying

Plumbing apprentice
Gasfitting apprentice
Construction
A course by
EIT
Gain industry-ready skills in plumbing, gasfitting, and drainlaying with this pre-apprenticeship Level 3 certificate. Prepare for rewarding trades careers and build a strong foundation for apprenticeship pathways.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Hawke's Bay Campus, Napier
It will take a total of 24 weeks

Learn how to use hand tools and equipment in purpose-built workshops while developing installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting skills in plumbing and gasfitting.

Gain foundational knowledge of health and safety regulations as they apply to construction sites and the plumbing trades.

The NZ Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (Level 3) prepares learners for entry into the plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying trades. The 24-week programme provides comprehensive practical and theoretical training in hand tools, installation, maintenance, gas systems, water supply, and roof plumbing. Graduates will be equipped for apprenticeship opportunities in multiple construction trades.
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy or equivalent
OR successful completion of the NZ Certificate in Foundation Studies (Allied Trades) Level 2 and entry test

Construction
Plumbing
Gasfitting
Roofing
Drainlaying

Plumbing apprentice
Gasfitting apprentice
Acquire competence in the installation and maintenance of sanitary systems, hot/cold water supply, sheet metal work, and roof plumbing.
OR interview and successful completion of entry test
Physical mobility required for construction site work
Drainlaying apprentice
Roofing apprentice
Acquire competence in the installation and maintenance of sanitary systems, hot/cold water supply, sheet metal work, and roof plumbing.
OR interview and successful completion of entry test
Physical mobility required for construction site work
Drainlaying apprentice
Roofing apprentice