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Upcoming courses

  • May 2012

    • Essential First Aid - 8 credits non technical

      Start Date:

      Friday, 18 May 2012 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

      Duration:

      8 hours

      City:

      Wellington

      Price:

      $100.00 (excl. GST)

      Summary:

      This course is either run over a full day or over two evenings and includes both theory and practical work.

      Part one covers safe scene management, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), airway obstruction, control of severe bleeding and safe side positioning. The second part covers common first aid conditions and how to respond to them.
      Course Full
    • Heat Exchangers for Hot Water Applications - 18 CR

      Start Date:

      Tuesday, 22 May 2012 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM

      Duration:

      5 hours

      City:

      Wellington

      Price:

      $540.00 (excl. GST)

      Summary:

      Continuous rise of energy prices, and energy uncertainty, are motivating property owners to seek solutions to combine multiple energy souirces into hot water systems. As a result, plumbers often deal with situation that require design and installation of heat exchangers to manage and balance the various heat sources.
      Register
    • Essential First Aid - 8 credits non technical

      Start Date:

      Tuesday, 22 May 2012 5:00 PM – 24 May 2012 9:00 PM

      Duration:

      8 hours

      City:

      Dunedin

      Price:

      $100.00 (excl. GST)

      Summary:

      This course is either run over a full day or over two evenings and includes both theory and practical work.

      Part one covers safe scene management, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), airway obstruction, control of severe bleeding and safe side positioning. The second part covers common first aid conditions and how to respond to them.
      Register
    • Essential First Aid - 8 credits non technical

      Start Date:

      Tuesday, 22 May 2012 5:00 PM – 24 May 2012 9:00 PM

      Duration:

      8 hours

      City:

      Rotorua

      Price:

      $100.00 (excl. GST)

      Summary:

      This course is either run over a full day or over two evenings and includes both theory and practical work.

      Part one covers safe scene management, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), airway obstruction, control of severe bleeding and safe side positioning. The second part covers common first aid conditions and how to respond to them.
      Register
    • Pipeline and Cable Locators - 12 Credits

      Start Date:

      Tuesday, 22 May 2012 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

      Duration:

      4 hours

      City:

      Christchurch

      Price:

      $360.00 (excl. GST)

      Summary:

      Special Pricing for Master Plumber Members $180.00 + GST.
      People completing this course are able to: locate and identify procedures, documentation, and equipment for using pipe and cable locators; prepare for and locate pipes and cables; and complete reporting and documentation.
      Please note this is predominantly a drainlaying focused course but credits can be allocated to either drainlaying, plumbing, or gasfitting disciplines.
      Course Full
    • Servicing of Onsite Wastewater Systems (domestic) - 12 credits

      Start Date:

      Wednesday, 23 May 2012 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

      Duration:

      4 hours

      City:

      Palmerston North

      Price:

      $360.00 (excl. GST)

      Summary:

      Special Pricing for Master Plumber Members $180 + gst.

      The course discusses the different generic domestic system types, their key servicing requirements, how to troubleshoot problems, and where to access further information on specific systems. It does not provide a comprehensive manual of how to service every onsite wastewater system known.
      Register
    • Safety within the NZ Gas Industry - 8 Credits

      Start Date:

      Thursday, 24 May 2012 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

      Duration:

      4 hours

      City:

      Queenstown

      Price:

      $240.00 (excl. GST)

      Summary:

      Special Pricing for Master Plumber Members $120.00 + GST.
      Identify hazardous situations and expand knowledge of appropriate safety practices. Along with this knowledge you will gain competency in handling gas systems.
      Please bring with you a copy of NZ5621:2003
      Register
    • Pipe Sizing - 8 Credits

      Start Date:

      Thursday, 24 May 2012 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

      Duration:

      4 hours

      City:

      Auckland

      Price:

      $240.00 (excl. GST)

      Summary:

      Special Pricing for Master Plumber Members & Frequent Fitters $120.00 + GST.
      This practical course uses current recognised tables to calculate correct gas pipe sizing requirments.
      Please bring with you a copy of NZ5621:2003Please bring with you a copy of NZS5261:2003
      Register
    • Selection of On-site Wastewater Systems - 12 Credits

      Start Date:

      Thursday, 24 May 2012 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM

      Duration:

      4 hours

      City:

      Queenstown

      Price:

      $360.00 (excl. GST)

      Summary:

      Special Pricing for Members $180.00 + GST
      The course is designed to supplement general trade training and product information to provide participants with the ability to identify the main on-site wastewater treatment and disposal options, understand septic tank/gravity systems, provide appropriate documentation and reporting, and understand site investigation requirements.
      Register
    • Installation of LPG Appliances in Caravans, Boats & Mobile Takeaway Systems - 12 Credits**

      Start Date:

      Tuesday, 29 May 2012 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

      Duration:

      4 hours

      City:

      Taupo

      Price:

      $360.00 (excl. GST)

      Summary:

      Special pricing will apply for Master Plumber Members & Frequent Fitters at $180 +gst.

      This course provides an introduction to the installation of LPG gas appliances in caravans, boats, and mobile takeaways. The course will help you through all aspects of these installations and for experienced installers it will provide a review and recheck on existing knowledge.
      Register
    • Essential First Aid - 8 credits non technical

      Start Date:

      Tuesday, 29 May 2012 5:00 PM – 31 May 2012 9:00 PM

      Duration:

      8 hours

      City:

      New Plymouth

      Price:

      $100.00 (excl. GST)

      Summary:

      This course is either run over a full day or over two evenings and includes both theory and practical work.

      Part one covers safe scene management, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), airway obstruction, control of severe bleeding and safe side positioning. The second part covers common first aid conditions and how to respond to them.
      Register
    • Trapping and Venting Sanitary Plumbing Systems - 12 credits

      Start Date:

      Tuesday, 29 May 2012 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

      Duration:

      4 hours

      City:

      Timaru

      Price:

      $360.00 (excl. GST)

      Summary:

      Special Pricing for Master Plumber Members $180.00 + GST.
      This course covers the reasons for trapping and venting sanitary plumbing systems and outlines the installation requirements for conventional methods and alternative products in accordance with G13 and AS/NZS 3500.2.
      Register
    • Trapping and Venting Sanitary Plumbing Systems - 12 credits

      Start Date:

      Wednesday, 30 May 2012 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM

      Duration:

      4 hours

      City:

      Blenheim

      Price:

      $360.00 (excl. GST)

      Summary:

      Special Pricing for Master Plumber Members $180.00 + GST.
      This course covers the reasons for trapping and venting sanitary plumbing systems and outlines the installation requirements for conventional methods and alternative products in accordance with G13 and AS/NZS 3500.2.
      Register
  • June 2012

    • Heat Exchangers for Hot Water Applications - 18 CR

      Start Date:

      Wednesday, 6 Jun 2012 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM

      Duration:

      5 hours

      City:

      Whakatane

      Price:

      $540.00 (excl. GST)

      Summary:

      Continuous rise of energy prices, and energy uncertainty, are motivating property owners to seek solutions to combine multiple energy souirces into hot water systems. As a result, plumbers often deal with situation that require design and installation of heat exchangers to manage and balance the various heat sources.
      Register
    • Trapping and Venting Sanitary Plumbing Systems - 12 credits

      Start Date:

      Wednesday, 6 Jun 2012 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

      Duration:

      4 hours

      City:

      Hokitika

      Price:

      $360.00 (excl. GST)

      Summary:

      Special Pricing for Master Plumber Members $180.00 + GST.
      This course covers the reasons for trapping and venting sanitary plumbing systems and outlines the installation requirements for conventional methods and alternative products in accordance with G13 and AS/NZS 3500.2.
      Register
    • Gas Equipment & Appliance Ventilation - 8 Credits

      Start Date:

      Thursday, 7 Jun 2012 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

      Duration:

      4 hours

      City:

      Napier

      Price:

      $240.00 (excl. GST)

      Summary:

      Special Pricing for Master Plumbers Members $120 + GST.

      This course covers the requirements and calculation for gas ventilation equipment. People who have completed this course are able to calculate gas ventilation in accordance with NZS5261 AS5601 and NZS5428.
      Register
    • Selection of On-site Wastewater Systems - 12 Credits

      Start Date:

      Tuesday, 12 Jun 2012 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

      Duration:

      4 hours

      City:

      Dunedin

      Price:

      $360.00 (excl. GST)

      Summary:

      Special Pricing for Members $180.00 + GST
      The course is designed to supplement general trade training and product information to provide participants with the ability to identify the main on-site wastewater treatment and disposal options, understand septic tank/gravity systems, provide appropriate documentation and reporting, and understand site investigation requirements.
      Register
    • NZBC Clause E1 Surface Water - 12 credits

      Start Date:

      Wednesday, 13 Jun 2012 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

      Duration:

      4 hours

      City:

      Auckland

      Price:

      $360.00 (excl. GST)

      Summary:

      This workshop provides information on the requirements under the New Zealand Building Code (NZBC) compliance document Clause E1 Surface Water for installing, designing, commissioning and maintaining stormwater drainage systems.
      Register
    • Servicing of Onsite Wastewater Systems (domestic) - 12 credits

      Start Date:

      Thursday, 14 Jun 2012 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

      Duration:

      4 hours

      City:

      Invercargill

      Price:

      $360.00 (excl. GST)

      Summary:

      Special Pricing for Master Plumber Members $180 + gst.

      The course discusses the different generic domestic system types, their key servicing requirements, how to troubleshoot problems, and where to access further information on specific systems. It does not provide a comprehensive manual of how to service every onsite wastewater system known.
      Register
    • Dux SecuraGold™ Hot & Cold Plumbing Systems - 6 Credits

      Start Date:

      Tuesday, 19 Jun 2012 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

      Duration:

      4 hours

      City:

      Hamilton

      Price:

      $180.00 (excl. GST)

      Summary:

      Special Pricing for Master Plumber Members - $180 + GST

      This workshop provides qualified tradesmen with an understanding of hot and cold plumbing systems giving a comprehensive understanding of polybutene.
      Register
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