Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (Level 3)

New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (Level 3)

Get the knowledge and hands-on skills you need to take on an apprenticeship in the industry. You’ll develop basic skills in residential plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying. As part of the course, you’ll visit plumbing businesses and suppliers of plumbing materials.

You will learn how to:

• Apply good conduct, ethical, and legal practices to work in a plumbing, gasfitting, and drainlaying environment.
• Apply safe working procedures and practices, and identify hazards in a plumbing, gasfitting, and drainlaying working environment.
• Assist with the installation of basic plumbing, gasfitting, and drainlaying systems and components including the following: hot and cold water supply; sanitary plumbing of appliances and fixtures; foul water; drainlaying including associated components; basic sheet metal.

Programme Specific Information

This programme is open entry.

• The purpose of this qualification is to provide the plumbing, gasfitting, and drainlaying industries with people who have:
  - basic skills and knowledge in plumbing, gasfitting, and drainlaying
  - an awareness of the requirements of the regulatory environment, and are ready to enter an apprenticeship. 
• The New Zealand community will benefit from having graduates who are able to assist in ensuring public safety in the provision of gas, water services, and drainage.
• Graduates will be capable of assisting with plumbing, gasfitting, and drainlaying work under supervision.

Additional Course Related Costs

• Cotton Overalls
• Grade 5 Ear Muffs
• Safety Glasses
• Steel cap boots
• Stationery: calculator, F pencils or equivalent, eraser and provisions for note-taking and filing

Please note.

• Personal protection equipment (PPE) is mandatory for certain tasks.
• You may be able to get a Student Loan for these course-related costs. This list of tools can be discussed with your tutor.
• Security provisions and insurance cover are the responsibility of the students. WITT accepts no responsibility for the loss or damage of personal tools and equipment 

Career Options

• Roles that this qualification may lead to are plumbing apprentice, gasfitting apprentice, or drainlaying apprentice.
• Graduates may also be able to work in areas such as plumbing, gasfitting or drainlaying wholesaling or retailing as a counter sales person.