Qualification Overview

Qualification Title National Certificate in Plumbing
Qualification Type National Certificate
Level 4
Credits 219
Subject Area
  • Architecture and Building » Building » Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying
  • Planning and Construction » Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying » Plumbing
Strategic Purpose Statement
This qualification recognises competence in the plumbing trade. Holders of this qualification are able to establish line, level, and gradient, and excavate and trench. They are able to demonstrate knowledge and skills in: use of plumbing tools and equipment; the installation and necessary maintenance of plumbing pipework, ducting, backflow prevention devices, hot and cold water supply systems, structures and fittings, appliances and fixtures, roofing and rainwater handling systems, claddings, and flashings, and heating systems; health, safety, and emergency requirements relating to plumbing activities; good work habits, customer services and relations, and ethical behaviour; job requirements and job costing factors; drawing patterns; and constructing sheet metal products.

This qualification shares unit standards in common with the National Certificate in Drainlaying [Ref: 0077] and the National Certificate in Gasfitting [Ref: 0201]. People undertaking or completing the National Certificate in Plumbing [Ref: 0202] often complete the National Certificate in Gasfitting [Ref: 0201] and vice versa.

People awarded this qualification may apply for registration as a plumber under the Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Act 2006. Registration will be dependent on the applicant meeting additional Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (PGDB) requirements. The PGDB, in accordance with the Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Act 2006, reserves the right at all times to register or not register.
Employment pathways
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Entry Requirements Not available
Developed By Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 0202
Status Discontinued
Created 1996-09-23 00:00:00.0
Last Reviewed 2015-06-18 00:00:00.0
Last Date For Entry 2017-12-31 00:00:00.0
Discontinued 2022-12-31 00:00:00.0

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