Academy Introduction to Plumbing, Gasfitting, & Drainlaying
Construction
A course by
UCOL
An introductory programme for secondary school students to gain foundational skills and experience in plumbing, gasfitting, and drainlaying, preparing them for further training or apprenticeships in these trades.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 35 weeks
This course requires 6 hours per week
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Perform basic plumbing maintenance
Students will be able to perform supervised basic residential plumbing maintenance tasks.
Understand and apply safety legislation
Students will demonstrate knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and apply safe working practices in a building, construction, and allied trades (BCATS) environment.
Work safely in gas-contaminated environments
Learners will understand and demonstrate practices for safe working in environments contaminated by gas during plumbing, gasfitting, or drainlaying.
What You're Signing Up For
The UCOL Academy Introduction to Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying programme provides secondary school learners with the foundation skills required to get started in the busy plumbing, gasfitting, and drainlaying industries. Students develop practical skills and safety awareness and earn unit standard credits toward NCEA, helping them to explore a career in the trade and prepare for advanced studies or apprenticeships.
Course Content
- Basic residential plumbing maintenance under supervision (Unit Standard 25068)
- Health and safety legislation and safe working practices in a BCATS environment (Unit Standard 24354)
- Working in gas-contaminated environments (Unit Standard 21883)
- Selecting, describing, using, and maintaining tools for plumbing and drainlaying (Unit Standard 30557)
- Soft soldering of metal joints (Unit Standard 22139)
- Drawing and forming simple patterns for plumbing and gas-fitting sheet metal components (Unit Standard 25413)
What you need to know first
Year 11-13 secondary school learners (NZ citizens, permanent residents or eligible student visa holders)
Application to be received from participating schools
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Plumbing
Gasfitting
Drainlaying
Construction
Building Services
Trade Services
Future employment opportunities might be
Plumber
Gasfitter
Drainlayer
Refrigeration Technician
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