UCOL's New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting, & Drainlaying programme comprises 77 Credits.
The courses consists of the following units.
Water supply systems (15 Credit)
At the completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Provide first aid and demonstrate site safe principles.
- Work safely with electricity.
- Describe and assist with installing hot and cold water reticulation systems.
- Assist with installing and commissioning a low pressure, tank-fed hot water cylinder.
Building Envelope (15 Credit)
At the completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Work safely at height.
- Describe the main principles of weather tightness in plumbing and gasfitting.
- Describe methods of preserving the structural integrity and prevention of damage to the property.
- Install watertight roof and wall cladding pipe penetration systems.
- Install basic roof cladding and flashings.
Drainlaying (15 Credit)
At the completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Plan a confined space entry.
- Identify hazards associated with confined spaces.
- Excavate, shore and backfill a trench.
- Identify and assist with installing drainage pipework and components.
Plumbing maintenance and foul water (15 Credit)
At the completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe biohazards, in relation to plumbing and drainlaying work.
- Identify and assist with installing basic foul water plumbing systems.
- Assist with installing basic plumbing fixtures.
- Maintain taps and assist with maintaining valves.
Introduction to Gasfitting (15 Credit)
At the completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of hazards and precautions for working with gas in plumbing and gasfitting, including combustion principles.
- Identify and assist with installing appropriate gas pipework and components.
- Identify and assist with installing a flue system.
- Describe basic gas appliance controls and their operation.