Certificate
Undertake this certificate and through classroom learning and practical sessions, you'll gain the knowledge, skills and experience required to gain registration as a Plumber.
The Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlyers Board advise that you should take this programme in conjunction with the New Zealand Certificate in Drainlaying. As plumbing apprentices are now required to also complete both the plumbing and drainlaying apprenticeship qualifications - this is the new New Zealand industry standard. When you apply for this programme, we'll contact you about working towards both qualifications.
HighlightsTo become registered and gain your qualification you will need to:
Completion of the New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting, and Drainlaying (Level 3) is an advantage as it will help you prepare for study in this field but it is not a requirement. Additionally, some credits gained from the Level 3 programme will contribute to this Level 4 programme.
For this programme, you will need to:
1. Be employed in the workplace as an apprentice/trainee plumber and complete the Apprentice and Employer Details Form; AND
2. Be able to hold a current plumbing limited trainee certificate or licence as issued under the Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Act (2006); AND
3. Have one or more of the following, if English is not your first language:
Don't meet the requirements? We also accept:
For more information, download the programme regulations:
Programme Regulations
- Tradesman Plumber