New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (Level 3)
Construction
A course by
Whitireia & WelTec
Prepare for an apprenticeship by learning basic plumbing, gasfitting, and drainlaying skills, including safe use of tools, installation of fixtures and pipes, and adherence to health and safety protocols.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Core skills this course teaches
Practical Plumbing Skills
Demonstrate basic plumbing techniques including installation and maintenance of plumbing systems under supervision.
Gasfitting and Drainlaying Competence
Identify and perform safe and effective entry-level gasfitting and drainlaying tasks.
Health and Safety Compliance
Apply industry-standard health and safety practices and identify hazards in the workplace.
What You're Signing Up For
This New Zealand Certificate course provides broad-based training in plumbing, gasfitting, and drainlaying to prepare students for apprenticeship. It covers practical skills such as using and maintaining plumbing tools, positioning and installing drainage pipes using laser levels, installing plumbing fixtures, water pipes, water cylinders, and sanitary fixtures. The course emphasizes ethical and legal work practices, hazard identification, and industry health and safety standards. Students also receive first aid certification as part of the training.
Course Content
- Using and maintaining plumbing tools and equipment
- Positioning and installing drainage pipes with laser levels
- Installing plumbing fixtures, water pipes, and water cylinders
- Installation of sanitary fixtures
- Following industry health and safety protocols
- First aid training and certification
What you need to know first
Applicants must be able to carry out the physical requirements of the programme.
Under 20 years: 10 credits NCEA level 1 numeracy and 10 credits NCEA level 1 literacy or equivalent.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Construction
Building Services
Trade Services
Future employment opportunities might be
Apprentice Plumber
Apprentice Drainlayer
Apprentice Gasfitter