New Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying programmes launched
Training for careers in plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying (PGD) has been given an upgrade thanks to new apprenticeship programmes launched by EarnLearn today. The new suite of Level 4 apprenticeships is called the Industry Trained Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying Apprenticeships. The programmes have been designed to align with new PGD qualifications and to meet the […]
Quarter 1 2025 PGD Block Course Schedule available
The Quarter 1 2025 PGD Block Course schedule has been published here. Information correct as at 6 December 2024.
Northland youth learn key job skills while supporting their community
Six new learners in the Far North have taken up the opportunity to support their local community by training to install residential water tanks through a unique programme. EarnLearn is thrilled to be a part of the programme, set up by Te Aupōuri Iwi Development Trust, and Te Hiku Iwi Development Trust (THIDT), which, through […]
Help is at hand
Asking for help is the secret to Bayley Austin’s success. The Rotorua-based drainlayer and digger operator, recently completed his apprenticeship with the assistance of a reader/writer who worked with him during his exam. Bayley, who works for Central Drainage and Earthworks, has dyslexia which can make some of the reading and writing aspects of his […]
PGD Block Course schedule Q1 2024
PGD Block Course schedule Q1 2024 Below please find a link to the Quarter 1 updated block course schedule for Plumbing, Gasfitting, and Drainlaying. PDG Quarter 1 block course schedules Please note: This information is correct as at 13 December 2023. All block courses and course dates are subject to change. Trainees are allocated to […]
Manaaki Fund: September 2023 – December 2023 intake now open
We are here to help our ākonga succeed. EarnLearn | Te Pūkenga is proud to offer the Manaaki Fund to assist ākonga across New Zealand in successfully completing their training. The purpose of this fund is to provide a one-off financial relief payment to ākonga. This may be used to support them during training. Successful […]
PGD Block course Schedules: Quarter 4 2023
Please see below the Quarter 4 block course schedules for Plumbing, Gasfitting, and Drainlaying (PGD). This information is correct as at 4 September 2023. PDG Quarter 4 block course schedules Please note: All block courses and course dates are subject to change. Trainees are allocated to the block courses based on their progress through their […]
Changes to NZ Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying Level 4 (version 3)
We’ve made a few changes to the way learners move through their assessments and block courses as part of the New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting & Drainlaying Level 4 (version 3). It will now be easier to understand what trainees need to do to be allocated into a block course and how they progress […]
EIT Campus re-opening: PGD block courses to resume
Great news! The PGD trade rooms on the EIT Campus are set to reopen for PGD block courses from 24 July, 2023. The EarnLearn scheduling and allocations teams are working to make sure that learners are assigned to the correct block courses so they can resume promptly. Confirmed course allocations and start dates will be […]
PGD Block course Schedules: Quarter 3 2023
Please see below the Quarter 3 block course schedules for Plumbing, Gasfitting, and Drainlaying (PGD). This information is correct as at 10 August 2023. PDG Quarter 3 block course schedules Please note: All block courses and course dates are subject to change. Trainees are allocated to the block courses based on their progress through their […]
PGD manager acting on his passion
Peter McGlone is a third-generation plumber, but it was when he employed his first apprentice that his passion for the industry truly ignited. Peter has worked in the industry for more than 20 years, starting as an apprentice gas fitter before joining the family plumbing and gasfitting business. “It’s in my blood. Dad taught me […]