NZ Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (Pre-apprenticeship) (Level 3)
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
Core skills this course teaches
Develop practical plumbing, gasfitting, and drainlaying skills
Learn how to use hand tools and equipment in purpose-built workshops while developing installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting skills in plumbing and gasfitting.
Understand health and safety requirements
Gain foundational knowledge of health and safety regulations as they apply to construction sites and the plumbing trades.
Install and maintain plumbing and gas systems
What You're Signing Up For
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.
Course Content
- Introduction to health and safety
- Sanitary (foul water) systems
- Hot and cold water supply systems
- Sanitary appliance, fixture and valve installation and maintenance
- Sheet metal work
- Roof plumbing
- Welding and brazing
- Gas and combustion theory and practice, including heating and ventilating
- Gas pipes, appliances and devices
- Building, construction and service integration
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
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Construction
Plumbing
Gasfitting
Roofing
Drainlaying
Future employment opportunities might be
Plumbing apprentice
Gasfitting apprentice