Installing and Commissioning Commercial Water Heaters
Construction
A course by
Unitec
A short, intensive course for licensed, registered, certified gasfitters to upskill in installing, commissioning, identifying and rectifying faults in commercial and industrial gas appliances and equipment.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Mataaho, Auckland


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Install commercial and industrial gas appliances
Demonstrate knowledge and practical ability to install modern commercial water heating systems in accordance with safety and regulatory standards.

Commission new equipment
Carry out commissioning procedures for newly installed equipment, ensuring systems are operational and efficient.

Identify and rectify faults
Effectively diagnose issues and faults and implement corrective actions to restore system function.
What You're Signing Up For
This one-day short course at Unitec is designed exclusively for New Zealand licensed, registered, certified gasfitters. Students learn to install, commission, identify and rectify faults in commercial and industrial gas appliances and equipment, focusing on newly installed commercial hot water heaters. The course reflects current industry demands and provides hands-on training in component identification, principles of operation, testing, and fault finding, along with operational efficiency education related to state-of-the-art commercial systems.
Course Content
- Component identification
- Installation of commercial water heaters
- Principles of operation
- Testing of gas appliances and equipment
- Fault finding and rectification
- Ventilation requirements
- Safety systems and devices
- Valve trains
- Use of regulators
- Hand tools and testing equipment
What you need to know first
Must be a New Zealand licensed, registered, certified gasfitter

What sort of industry will this job lead to
Construction
Trades
Plumbing
Gas Fitting

Future employment opportunities might be
Upskilled certified gasfitter
Enhanced employability in commercial plumbing/gas systems
Preparation for advanced roles in gas appliance installation and service


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