Associated Tradesperson Course for Plumbers/Gasfitters
This course is for Registered Plumber/Gasfitters who wish to meet the requirements for registration as an Associated Tradesperson as defined by the EWRB. After successful completion of theory and practical tests, students may apply to the EWRB for a practicing license. This course has the benefit of both online and face to face study - get underway with 3 Zoom class sessions in the comfort of your own home and then attend a 4 Day block course at Wintec Rotokauri Campus.
Description
Course Description
As a plumber/gasfitter, there will be times when you need to deal with electrical appliances or equipment. Fortunately, you don’t also need to become a registered electrician! This course will allow you to register with the EWRB as an “Associated Tradesperson”, which allows you to service and maintain electrical equipment up to 250 volts related to water heating, waste disposal units and water pressure devices, allowing you to get on with the job without calling in an electrician.
Banner
.jpg)
Outcomes
What you'll learn
The course covers both theory and practical requirements, showing you how to service, maintain and test plumbing and gas fitting electrical appliances up to 240 volts. As well as learning how to disconnect, repair and then reconnect appliances,
As part of your training journey you will need to have completed the fundamentals of safe electrical practice and basic first aid and CPR. This one day programme will be included in the first day which will be required by EWRB when you apply for your Associated Trades Registration.
Prerequisites
ASPEQ Exams
From September 2018 (for Associated Trades exam) and October/November 2018 (for other EWRB exams) Aspeq will be offering on-line examinations, held at either one of their examination centres or at your Training provider’s venue. Exams will no longer be only available on specific dates but available throughout the year. In order to sit an examination however, you must be eligible to sit (i.e. completed a course of instruction) and have this verified by your training provider. To book and exam please click on the following link to be directed to the ASPEQ Candidate portal https://ewrb.aspeqexams.com/
Sub-title
Plumber, Gasfitter and Plumber/Gasfitter Electrical Programme.
Topics
Topics
- Safety electrical training
- Fundamental electrical theory and practice
- Practical electrical work – including testing of plumbing and gas fitting appliances up to 240 volts
- Disconnection, isolation and re-connection of electrical appliances
- Testing of appliances and equipment
Who is it for?
Course Schedules
18th August 2025
Zoom session 1 - Monday 18th August 2025 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Zoom session 2 - Monday 25th August 2025 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Zoom session 3 - Monday 1st september 2025 6:30pm - 8:30pm
4 day block course - Tuesday Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9th,10th,11th,12th September 2025 - 8am to 5pm