New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (Level 3)
Construction
A course by
NorthTec
Gain the up-to-date skills, technology, and trends needed to enter the plumbing, gasfitting, and drainlaying industries with real-world training and experience.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 4 locations
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Apply industry conduct, ethical, and legal practices
Students will be able to apply good conduct, ethical standards, and comply with relevant legal practices in plumbing, gasfitting, and drainlaying environments.
Apply safe working procedures and identify hazards
Students will be able to follow safe working practices and identify hazards to ensure health and safety in plumbing, gasfitting, and drainlaying work.
Assist with installation of plumbing, gasfitting, and drainlaying systems
What You're Signing Up For
This certificate programme equips students with the skills and knowledge required to enter an apprenticeship in plumbing, gasfitting, or drainlaying. Students learn about the latest industry technologies and trends, safe working procedures, legal and ethical industry practices, and get hands-on experience in simulated environments. The course includes training in health and safety, first aid, and prepares graduates for work under supervision as apprentices in these trades.
Course Content
- Industry conduct, ethics, and legal practices
- Health and safety procedures in plumbing, gasfitting, and drainlaying
- Hazard identification in relevant working environments
- Installation of basic plumbing systems and components
- Installation of basic gasfitting systems and components
- Installation of basic drainlaying systems and components
- Hot and cold water supply
- Sanitary plumbing for appliances and fixtures
- Foul water systems
- Drainlaying including associated components
- Basic sheet metal skills
- Training in simulated environments (indoor/outdoor facilities, working under flooring, enclosed spaces, drain laying pits, etc.)
- First aid training
What you need to know first
Be at least 16 years old at the time the programme commences.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Construction
Plumbing
Gasfitting
Drainlaying
Future employment opportunities might be
Plumbing apprentice
Gasfitting apprentice