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.
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.
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:
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 will be required to submit to an initial drug screen and 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).
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.
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.
Whānau evening:
Date: Wednesday, 4 February 2026
Time: 5.30pm-6.30pm
Venue: G Block, Student Street, Rotokauri Campus
Semester 1 2026
Date: Monday 9 February 2026
Time: 8 am
Venue: G Block, Rotokauri Campus
Whanau Evening
Date: Wednesday 15 July 2026
Time: 5.30pm - 6.30pm
Venue: G Block, Rotokauri Campus
Semester 2 2026
Date: Monday 20 July 2026
Time: 8 am
Venue: G Block, Rotokauri Campus
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