Enrolment process
EXPERT TRAINING
Our training environments match what your apprentices will face on the job. They train on modern equipment, not outdated classroom setups.
TRAIN YOUR APPRENTICE IN PLUMBING, GASFITTING OR DRAINLAYING
WHY CHOOSE US FOR YOUR PGD APPRENTICE TRAINING?
We deliver both off-job and on-job training that teaches the skills actually needed on the job site.
INDUSTRY EXPERTS
Your apprentices learn from highly experienced industry experts who know their trade inside-out, back-to-front.
PROVEN RESULTS
Employers know us, apprentices talk about us. We’ve trained thousands of plumbers, gasfitters and drainlayers who keep New Zealand running.
HOW PGD APPRENTICE TRAINING WORKS
Your apprentice completes their plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying qualifications over three to four years through structured block courses and on-site assessments.
We handle formal training while you provide practical work experience and mentoring. A partnership with Skills Trades Training delivers multiple advantages for your business:
- Apprentices who understand the critical nature of infrastructure work and take pride in their craft
- Access to ongoing safety and compliance training keeps your team current with PGDB requirements
- Plumbing and drainlaying qualifications that cover residential, commercial, and industrial projects
- Apprentices who see long-term career value in essential trades work
REAL OUTCOMES FOR YOUR BUSINESS
When you choose Skills Trades Training, you're choosing the best training for your apprentice, that will deliver measurable results for your business. Apprentices who train with Skills Trades Training develop confidence and skills, returning from training ready to contribute on site.
These plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying qualifications enable them to work confidently across residential, commercial and industrial projects. Structured career development helps apprentices see long-term value in the trade, so they’re more invested in doing good work for your business.
MEET THE TEAM
Meet the industry experts who'll mentor your apprentices through their PGD journey. Industry experience you can trust.
NATIONWIDE TRAINING LOCATIONS
Train your apprentices at one of our 11 campuses across New Zealand, from Auckland to Invercargill.
PGD JOURNEY MAP
Start Here
YEARS 1-2
Online eLearning
Health & Safety
Induction: Essential skills training
YEARS 2-3
Online eLearning
Advanced plumbing theory
Advanced drainlaying theory
YEARS 3-4
Online eLearning
Advanced plumbing technical training – theory & practical
Advanced gasfitting technical training – theory & practical
YEARS 4-5
Online eLearning
Advanced gasfitting technical training – theory & practical
Advanced gasfitting technical training – theory & practical
We’re New Zealand's leading trades training provider for electrical, plumbing, gasfitting, drainlaying and roofing. Our industry experts prepare the next generation of tradies with skills that work where it matters – on the job site.
We keep the world running
From power grids to water mains, our graduates maintain the essential infrastructure that keeps New Zealand running every day.