Certificate in Introductory Plumbing and Gasfitting, Drainlaying or Roofing

The Certificate in Introductory Plumbing and Gasfitting, Drainlaying or Roofing is a full-time programme of 18 tutorial weeks.

It is an entry-level programme providing students with the skills and knowledge required for employment or further training in the plumbing and gasfitting, drainlaying or roofing sectors and as an introduction for those interested in obtaining one or more of the Level 4 National Certificates in Plumbing, Gasfitting, Drainlaying or Roofing. 

The theoretical and practical skills taught in this qualification reflect the diverse range of skills required to work in the sector.

Compulsory
All of the unit standards listed below are required.
4249       Demonstrate care and timeliness as an employee
6400       Manage first aid in emergency situations
6401       Provide first aid
6402       Provide resuscitation level 2
497         Demonstrate knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements
18426     Demonstrate knowledge of hazards associated with confined space
15757     Use, install and disestablish proprietary fall arrest systems when working at height
21209     Demonstrate knowledge of and carry out health and safety procedures for a building construction site
3490       Complete an incident report
57 Provide customer service
25425      Apply mathematics relevant to plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying
2142       Apply sealants to joints
2138       Demonstrate knowledge of asbestos and safety procedures

Plumbing and Gasfitting Strand
All of the unit standards listed below are required.
2136      Identify and describe hand tools and testing equipment for plumbing
2137      Identify and describe trade equipment and power tools used for plumbing
2114      Identify and describe hand tools and testing equipment for gasfitting
2115      Identify and describe trade equipment and power tools for gasfitting
2139      Soft solder metal joints
21883     Demonstrate knowledge of hazards and precautions for working with gas in plumbing, gasfitting, or drainlaying
25414     Cut and join sheet metal for plumbing and gasfitting components
25413     Draw and form simple patterns for plumbing and gasfitting sheet metal components
25421     Mark out, cut, join and test pipework for plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying
25426     Demonstrate knowledge of electrical safety for plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying

Drainlaying Strand
All of the unit standards listed below are required.
1120      Identify and describe hand tools and checking equipment for drainlaying
1121      Identify and describe trade equipment and power tools used for drainlaying
21883     Demonstrate knowledge of hazards and precautions for working with gas in plumbing, gasfitting, or drainlaying
25423     Establish position and gradient of drains, and dig trenches for plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying
25421     Mark out, cut, join and test pipework for plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying
1099      Excavate and trench for plumbing, gasfitting or drainlaying

Roofing Strand
All of the unit standards listed below are required.
21413     Demonstrate knowledge of roofing hand and power tools
25334     Demonstrate knowledge of the roofing industry within a BCATS environment
25273     Interpret roofing plans and specifications and perform simple calculations
14609     Describe risk factors that contribute to injury on construction sites
2139      Soft solder metal joints
25414     Cut and join sheet metal for plumbing and gasfitting components
25413     Draw and form simple patterns for plumbing and gasfitting sheet metal components
25069     Perform basic residential roofing maintenance under supervision

At the successful completion of this programme, students will have the required competencies to undertake apprenticeship training within the plumbing and gasfitting, drainlaying or roofing sectors.

• Desire to work in the plumbing, gasfitting, drainlaying or roofing industries.
• A minimum of 12 credits at Level 1 NCEA in both numeracy and literacy is required, or C grade or better in any three School Certificate subjects (preference is given to English, maths, science, tech drawing and engineering shop work)
• Applicants should be a minimum of 16 years of age. Mature students are welcome.

For students to be considered to have satisfactorily completed this programme, and be eligible for award of the qualification Certificate in Introductory Plumbing and Gasfitting, Drainlaying or Roofing they must have:

• Attended for not less than 80% of the timetabled class hours and other schedule learning activities.
• Completed all required practical and theoretical work.
• Successfully completed assessment requirements for all modules, and achieved a minimum total of 60 credits.