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STAR Plumbing

Level 2

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Plumbing is the hidden hero of your home! It’s what brings you fresh water for showers, makes your toilets flush, and keeps your sinks and tubs draining. Plumbers are the pros who install and fix these systems, ensuring everything works smoothly.

A plumber adjusting a pipe
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Level: 2

Locations: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North

Duration: Group 1: Five Tuesdays, 9am - 3pm
Group 2: Five Wednesdays, 9am - 3pm

Dates:
2025 dates TBC

Domestic Fees:
320

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Enrolment Guide and Form - Domestic Students
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How to apply
If you're interested in applying for the UCOL STAR Plumbing course, talk to your careers advisor at school. Application is arranged in partnership with your parents/caregivers and your school.

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Successful completion of the UCOL STAR Plumbing course is the first step in a journey. Equipped with new skills and a taste for the industry, you will know what you need to do to pursue a career in the plumbing, gas fitting and/or drain laying field. If this is for you, you can undertake further tertiary studies in:
To find out more about possible job prospects and salaries for Plumbers, Gas Fitters and Drain Layers, see careers.govt.nz

This course comprises 4 credits.

Unit Standard 25414 (Level 2) (2 credits)
Cut and join sheet metal for plumbing and gasfitting components

A fully equipped plumbing workshop and access to digital learning.

For year 11 - 13 secondary school learners (NZ citizens, permanent residents or learners with an applicable visa allowing them to be enrolled in a secondary school).

Applications are to be received from participating schools.
For more information about NCEA Credits see our NCEA explained page.

 

For more information about NCEA Credits see the UCOL NCEA explained page.

Please enquire for details

The UCOL STAR Plumbing course is part of a suite of programmes offered by UCOL to secondary learners seeking to explore their career options while still in school.

There are no additional costs associated with this course. Simply, bring a pen, paper and your lunch each week.

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