About the course

Take the first step in getting ready for an apprenticeship. Learn basic skills and procedures in plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying by assisting with installations in each area. Learn how to apply ethical and legal practices to your work while identifying hazards when completing jobs.

　　Designed to prepare you for an apprenticeship. Train in our workshops and drainlaying pit. Learn how to use and maintain plumbing tools and equipment. You’ll identify basic methods for safely performing entry-level plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying tasks under professional supervision.

　　Start your career as a plumber. Learn the skills and theory that plumbers needs in their daily work. This course will give you broad-based training in all aspects of the plumbing industry.

　　Learn how to use and maintain plumbing tools and equipment

　　Install drains, working out levels using lasers

　　Cover the installation of plumbing fixtures, water pipes and water cylinders

　　Understand how to safely install gas pipes

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 22 Week(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Trimester 1 (February), 2024	Lower Hutt
Trimester 2 (July), 2024	Lower Hutt
Trimester 1 (February), 2025	Lower Hutt
Trimester 2 (July), 2025	Lower Hutt
Trimester 1 (February), 2026	Lower Hutt
Trimester 2 (July), 2026	Lower Hutt

　　

How to apply

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Wellington Institute of Technology. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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