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As part of the government’s Targeted Training and Apprenticeships Fund (TTAF) to help upskill workers in roles critical to the economy, this programme has no fees*. Click here for a list of the programmes that are covered by this scheme.
At Unitec, we prepare plumbers, gasfitters, and drainlayers for work in our pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship training programmes.
In pre-apprenticeship training, you’ll carry out tasks using the proper industry standard equipment in our new trades training building, Mataaho, that has dedicated space for plumbing, drainlaying, and gasfitting training including the specialist gas lab with commercial and domestic appliances.
Plumbing, Gasfitting, and Drainlaying Apprenticeship
Unitec has decided to close applications for the New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing Level 4 apprenticeship programme. This programme will now be managed by the Industry Training Organisation (ITO) run by Skills. For more information please click here.
Programmes and study path
| PROGRAMME | LEVEL | DURATION | CAREER OPTIONS | START DATES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying | 3 | 20 weeks full-time (3 days a week) | Apprentice Plumber, Apprentice Gasfitter, Apprentice Drainlayer | February, or July |
Short courses
| Short courses | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Installing and Commissioning Commercial Water Heaters | This short course will enable students to install, commission, identify and rectify faults in commercial and industrial gas appliances and equipment. |
Industry connections
Unitec has strong ties with the plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying industries. There are lots of industry experts on our advisory committee who make sure that what you learn is exactly what you’ll need for your career. Unitec is the only tertiary provider in Auckland that offers both theory and practical courses in drainlaying that lead you to become a registered drainlayer.
Māori and Pacific scholarships
