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

Demonstrate basic plumbing techniques including installation and maintenance of plumbing systems under supervision.

Identify and perform safe and effective entry-level gasfitting and drainlaying tasks.

Apply industry-standard health and safety practices and identify hazards in the workplace.
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.
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.

Construction
Building Services
Trade Services

Apprentice Plumber
Apprentice Drainlayer
Apprentice Gasfitter
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

Demonstrate basic plumbing techniques including installation and maintenance of plumbing systems under supervision.

Identify and perform safe and effective entry-level gasfitting and drainlaying tasks.

Apply industry-standard health and safety practices and identify hazards in the workplace.
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.
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.

Construction
Building Services
Trade Services

Apprentice Plumber
Apprentice Drainlayer
Apprentice Gasfitter
Over 20 years: Open entry.
Over 20 years: Open entry.