New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (Level 3)
Construction
A course by
Manukau Institute of Technology
Learn from experienced industry professionals and gain the basic residential plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying skills needed to start a career in these trades. This Level 3 certificate prepares students for apprenticeships in the construction industry.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
MIT TechPark, Manukau
It will take a total of 19 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Understand essential safety protocols
Demonstrate working knowledge of essential safety responses relevant to plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying.
Apply regulatory and ethical frameworks
Work competently within regulatory, legal and ethical frameworks governing the trades.
Perform basic drainlaying tasks
Gain skills in excavation, trenching and basic drainlaying practices.
What You're Signing Up For
This programme provides students with foundational knowledge and hands-on skills in residential plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying. Students will be taught by experienced practitioners and engage with industry through visits to plumbing businesses and suppliers. The course includes safety training, regulatory and ethical frameworks, and practical skills related to excavation, plumbing systems, and gasfitting safety. Successful completion equips students for apprenticeships and entry into the well-paid construction trades industry.
Course Content
- Essential safety skills for plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying (18 credits)
- Patterns, tools, regulatory and ethical considerations (14 credits)
- Introduction to drainlaying, excavation and trenching (11 credits)
- Introduction to plumbing: water basics, supply pipework, sanitary systems (23 credits)
- Introduction to gasfitting: trade science, safety requirements (4 credits)
What you need to know first
Open entry but student must demonstrate reasonable likelihood of success
English language competence required (assessment may be required)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Construction
Plumbing
Gasfitting
Drainlaying
Trades
Future employment opportunities might be
Apprenticeship in plumbing
Apprenticeship in gasfitting