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New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting, and Drainlaying
New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (Level 3)
NZ2660
Course details
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Feb 2027Jul 2027
- One semester
- Full-time
- $5,262*
- You may qualify for fee-free study under MPTT*
- Level 3
- Hamilton Rotokauri Campus
Please note that places on this programme are limited.
Applications will be assessed as they are received. Click here to find out more about the process. We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible.
Summary
Take your first step towards a plumbing, gasfitting, and drainlaying apprenticeship.
This semester-long introductory course will teach you the hands-on skills and theory required to enter the plumbing, gasfitting, and drainlaying industries. Learn up-to-date technology and trends from industry-expert tutors, who support you in gaining the foundations to move into an apprenticeship with confidence.
You will be based in our purpose-built trades building and exposed to a wide range of workshop resources that ensure you receive the experience you need to thrive in the industry.
Career/further opportunities
The course is designed to give you foundational knowledge, skills, and confidence. The next step if you are looking to become a fully-qualified tradesperson, is to complete an apprenticeship. For those who do not pursue apprenticeships, on completion of the initial course, this qualification does provide useful technical understanding to work in jobs relating to these industries, such as a salesperson for a retailer, or for a company selling these products within the industry to licensed practitioners.Events
Disclaimers
Entry criteria
There is open entry to this programme although students must demonstrate a reasonable likelihood of success.
Selection criteria
To meet legal and health requirements, candidates must be physically able to carry out the practical components of the programme.
Where there are more candidates than places available in the programme, selection will be made on the basis of the following criteria:
- Whether candidates have completed three years of secondary education; and
- Candidates’ academic achievement in NCEA Level 1 and/or NCEA Level 2, or Year 11 and/or
Year 12 English and Mathematics.
English language requirements
Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 5, with no individual band score lower than 5; or equivalent.
Please note, as some of the practical components within this programme are considered high risk, students may be required to submit to further drug screening if there is reasonable cause to
suspect a student is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, as per the Wintec Drug & Alcohol Policy (OP-16/04).
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Pathways
To check what you need to gain direct entry to a course, review the entry criteria available on each programme page. These assist you in understanding what qualifications or experience are typically required to gain entry. You can contact our team at info@wintec.ac.nz or 0800 2 Wintec at any time for further guidance.
Your first day
Are you ready for your first day of class? Check out your start date and where you need to be. You can also find useful information about studying at Wintec on our welcome page.
Are you new to this programme? Book a visit with one of our Kaiāwhina, where you can bring your whānau to get prepared, tour the Campus, and step into your first day with confidence.
Whānau evening
Date: Wednesday 3 February 2027
Time: 5.30pm-6.30pm
Venue: G Block, Rotokauri Campus
Semester 1 2027
Date: Tuesday 9 February 2027
Time: 8am
Venue: G Block, Rotokauri Campus
Whānau evening
Date: Wednesday 14 July 2027
Time: 5.30pm-6.30pm
Venue: G Block, Rotokauri Campus
Semester 2 2027
Date: Monday 19 July 2027
Time: 8am
Venue: G Block, Rotokauri Campus
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