Course details

New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting & Drainlaying (Level 4)
NZQF Level 4

About the course

At the successful completion of this programme you will achieve the New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying. You will be then eligible to become registered Licenced Plumber, Gasfitter and Drainlayer with the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board.

The apprenticeship duration is 5 +years and is completed as a mixture of workplace (On-job), On-campus (Off-job) and online training.


How the training works

On-job

Evidence of competence is gathered at work to show your competence in a workplace setting. This evidence is signed off by your workplace verifier and sent to an assessor to mark the assessment.

Off-job

You will attend a block course at your preferred campus and complete some practical and theory learning and assessment.

Online

You will complete some online learning and assessment in preparation for your off-job campus based block courses throughout your programme.


Entry requirements

Current employment in the appropriate trade plumbing gasfitting or drainlaying.

About the provider

EarnLearn supports apprentices & employers build capability on the job, with clear expectations, regular check-ins, and practical guidance from people who understand the trades.

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