Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (Pre-Apprenticeship)(Level 3)
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New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (Level 3)Secure your future in the construction sector today by training to become a plumber, gasfitter or drainlayer. You’ll be in hot demand, the money is great, and our pre-apprenticeship programme is your perfect way in.
Our practical, hands-on training will give you the knowledge and the skills you need to start your career in this lucrative, booming sector. You’ll graduate with hard skills equivalent to a first year apprentice, plus we’ll give your numeracy and literacy skills a big boost.
This course is a mix of campus-based study and *self-directed learning (on-site hours vary from 20 hours per week and 13.5 hours of self-directed learning in your own time per week).
This course is also part of the government led Youth Guarantee Programme. If you are aged 16-24, and meet the course entry requirements, you have a chance to attend this course for FREE!*
* Spaces are limited for our Youth Guarantee funded courses. Contact our team for more information.
You will learn:
Safety: Health & safety, hazard management, first aid, and working at heights
Regulations: Industry laws, compliance, and professional conduct
Drawing & Tools: Reading plans and using plumbing tools safely
Water & Pipes: Measuring, cutting, joining, and testing pipework
Drainlaying: Excavation, trenching, and drainage system installation
Plumbing: Installing and understanding water supply and waste systems
Course start dates
YOUTH GUARANTEE
This course is part of the government led Youth Guarantee Programme. If you are aged 16-24 and meet the course entry requirements, you may qualify to study this course for free. Spaces are limited, contact our team for more information.
Under the Youth Guarantee you may also be eligible for financial support to cover the following:
Travel allowance
Course related field trips
Talk to us for more information.
MĀORI AND PASIFIKA TRADES TRAINING (MPTT)
If you’re Māori or Pasifika and aged 16-40, you might be able to get a scholarship to pay your course fees. This course is also part of the Māori and Pasifika Trades Training (MPTT) programme. You’ll also get one-on-one career coaching, help finding work, and other learner support. You can apply for the MPTT scholarship once you’ve enrolled in your course. Ask NZMA to help apply.
FEES FREE STUDY
To find out if you are eligible for Fees Free study please find out more here or visit the Inland Revenue page on Fees Free.
STUDENT LOANS
If you meet certain conditions you can get a student loan and allowances. Find out if you meet the conditions by calling StudyLink on Freephone 0800 88 99 00 or visit www.studylink.govt.nz.
COURSE COSTS
Domestic Students:
Campus Course Costs: $4,346
Student Services Levy: $200
International Students
Tuition Fees: $9,975
Resource and Admin Fees: $1,400
Applicants must have completed a Level 2 NZQF qualification or equivalent or meet the minimum requirements of the NZMA Level 3 Placement Test
Domestic applicants with English as a second language must demonstrate sufficiency in the English language at an interview.
Ability to safely participate in practical activities, including work at heights and in confined or enclosed spaces.
