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EcoPlumbers™

The EcoPlumbers™ sustainability training programme is available to all registered and licensed plumbers, gasfitters and drainlayers in New Zealand.

Course content | Course timetable | Register for courses | Become a trainer

Master Plumbers is proud to launch EcoPlumbers™ - a plumbing sustainability programme designed uniquely for New Zealand conditions.

EcoPlumbers will enable you to meet the growing demand by Kiwi consumers for energy- and water-efficient solutions. Great for the environment, great for your business!

By successfully completing the five core EcoPlumbers modules, you are able to become an accredited EcoPlumber. This entitles you to use the EcoPlumbers brand in your business - assuring customers that you are operating in a knowledgeable, professional manner while also meeting your obligations under the Fair Trading Act.

As an accredited EcoPlumber, you will receive:

A certificate displaying your EcoPlumber status
An EcoPlumbers folder to store material and certificates from each completed module
Promotional vehicle stickers
A listing on the EcoPlumbers web pages
CPD points from the PGD Board on successful completion of each module.

Course content

Five core modules make up the EcoPlumbers programme. You will be assessed on completion of each module and, if successful, you'll earn CPD points from the PGD Board towards your annual licence requirements.

	Hot Water from the Sun Help your customers make the right decision concerning their solar hot water options. This session covers new technology instruction including topics such as solar hot water technology, rebate information, retrofit sizing and installation.
	Energy and Water Audits An overview of domestic and commercial water auditing, inspections and reporting, assessment and strategies including water and energy audits of commercial/industrial and residential buildings, and creating a master plan for future improvements.
	Energy Efficiency and the Environment This session supplies comprehensive instruction that encompasses gas emissions in home and business, hot water heating, energy consumption, and decisions around choosing correct heating and cooling appliances.
	Efficient Use of Water - General Background Understand the water cycle process and an overview of the dynamic technologies that will shape future conservation efforts including reducing household water consumption, stormwater runoff pollution and other related topics.
	Water Conservation - Technology and Solutions The new technologies and examples of available products that contribute to increase conservation including water efficient products, rainwater and greywater harvesting and use, wastewater treatment systems, and water treatment products.

Course timetable

You will find details of dates, times and venues for all our EcoPlumbers courses in our Upskilling section, where you can also book online.

Register for courses

You can book and pay online using VISA/MasterCard, direct credit or cheque options. Or open, complete and fax back the registration form below.

EcoPlumbers registration form (PDF, 144kb)

EcoPlumbers training is available to Master Plumbers members at discounted rates.

For more information, call Training Officer Bev McKay on 0800 502 102 (ext 700) or email training@masterplumbers.org.nz.

Become a trainer

EcoPlumbers needs regional trainers to deliver its training modules. We are able to offer a two-day 'training for trainers' course for successful applicants.

To find out if you're the right kind of person for the job, open the Trainer Specification below.

To apply to become a trainer, please open the Application Form below.

The form can be faxed to Bev McKay on 0800 762 438. Or call Bev direct on 0800 502 102 (ext 700).