
National Certificate in Drainlaying
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4, 150 1.25Part-time evening classes for 48 weeks; distance learning option available
Starts February (or throughout the year for distance learning option)
Number of places open
NC5438
Mt Albert campus
NZ$ 1557
Programme summary
Further your understanding of stormwater intake and outfall structures, sub-soil drainage, retention tanks, surface water collection systems, septic tanks, drains, and drainage systems maintenance.
Are you working in the drainlaying industry, and want to gain industry registration? The National Certificate in Drainlaying gives you a thorough grounding in stormwater intake and outfall structures, sub-soil drainage, retention tanks, surface water collection systems, septic tanks, drains, access chambers, drainage systems maintenance, and trade equipment and power tools.
As all applicants must be employed in the industry it’s essential that you complete an Acknowledgement of Training and Education Responsibility Form and have it signed by your employer.
Highlights
- Unitec is the only tertiary provider in Auckland offering both theory and practical courses in drainlaying to enable you to become a registered drainlayer.
- Follows the syllabus required by the NZ Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board.
- A mix of theory classes and practical assessment.
- Highly qualified staff, many of whom have owned and operated their own businesses.
- Strong ties with the plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying industries.





