What you will learn
Designed to prepare you for an apprenticeship. Train in our workshops and drainlaying pit. Learn how to use and maintain plumbing tools and equipment. You’ll identify basic methods for safely performing entry-level plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying tasks under professional supervision.
Start your career as a plumber. Learn the skills and theory that plumbers needs in their daily work. This course will give you broad-based training in all aspects of the plumbing industry.
- Learn how to use and maintain plumbing tools and equipment
- Positioning and install drainage pipes using laser levels
- Cover the installation of plumbing fixtures, water pipes and water cylinders
- Install sanitary fixtures
- Install basis roof cladding and flashings
- Follow industry health and safety protocols
- Get trained and certified in first aid
Career options
- Apprentice Plumber
- Apprentice Drainlayer
- Apprentice Gasfitter
Entry requirements
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 evidence of equivalent skills and knowledge.
Over 20 years
Open entry
*For fee exclusions, please see our terms and conditions.
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Whitireia and WelTec are a business division of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology.
