Plumbing Taster
Construction
A course by
Wintec
A one-day hands-on introduction to the plumbing trade for secondary school students (Year 11+), providing practical skills and an insight into the plumbing industry.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
The Hub, Rotokauri Campus, Hamilton
Core skills this course teaches
Understand the plumbing industry
Gain insight into what a career in plumbing involves and the day-to-day life of a plumber.
Develop basic plumbing skills
Learn and perform fundamental hands-on plumbing tasks under tutor supervision.
Build a small plumbing project
Apply new skills to create a tangible project using plumbing tools and materials.
What You're Signing Up For
This Plumbing Taster course offers secondary school students the opportunity to experience a day in the plumbing trade. Guided by professional plumbing tutors, students will gain a basic understanding of the plumbing industry, develop practical hands-on skills by completing a small plumbing project, and learn about potential career pathways in plumbing. PPE is provided and sessions are held in Wintec's trades workshops.
Course Content
- Introduction to the plumbing industry
- Basic practical plumbing skills
- Hands-on small project in plumbing
- Health and safety in the trades workshop
- Industry pathways information
What you need to know first
Year 11 and over
At least 15 years of age to enter trades workshops (due to health and safety requirements)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Plumbing
Construction
Future employment opportunities might be
Potential pathway to further study in Plumbing, Gasfitting, and Drainlaying
Foundation for entry-level roles or apprenticeships in plumbing