Certificate in Plumbing and Gasfitting (Level 3)

START DATE	27 FEBRUARY 2012
DURATION	17 WEEKS FULL-TIME (WITH 1 WEEK WORK EXPERIENCE)
LOCATION	PETONE CAMPUS
COURSE CODE	HV4431
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Start your plumbing career with the Certificate in Plumbing and Gasfitting (Level 3).  Learn how to use plumbing hand tools and equipment in our purpose-built plumbing workshop as you develop installation and maintenance skills and learn about appliances, fixtures and fittings. With one week work experience included in the programme you will be able to gain insight into the industry and gain practical experience to build on your experience in the workshop.

Programme content 

• Workplace health and safety 
• Plumbing theory and practice
• Hot and cold water reticulation
• Sanitation 
• Tools, materials, products and equipment 
• Welding 
• Gasfitting 
• Sheetmetal

Entry requirements
To enter this programme you will need to achieve the literacy and numeracy requirements for NCEA Level 1 with a minimum of 8 credits in literacy and 8 credits in numeracy.

If English is your second language, a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent is required, with no less than 5.0 in reading and writing.

If you are 20 years of age or older at the time you start your studies, you are entitled to special admission to WelTec.

Where will it take me?
Career opportunities include an apprenticeship in plumbing and/or gasfitting.