Associated Tradesperson

To become an Associated Tradesperson, you must complete the following requirements:

Experience pathway

• Obtained registration as a certifying or tradesperson plumber, gasfitter or plumber/gasfitter from the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (PGDB);
• Pass the Board-approved Associated Tradespersons coursework and written examination (relevant to your PDGB licence);
• Pass the Board-approved Associated Tradespersons practical assessment (relevant to your PDGB licence);
• Complete the approved Safety training within the prescribed time frame
  Safety training and;
• Complete a Competence programme course this needs to be entered into our online system by your course provider (must be active and current at the time of applying for your practising licence)
  Competence programme course

You must provide the following documents in your application.

Certified proof of identity

• A certified copy of the front and back of your current New Zealand Driver’s Licence; or
• A certified copy of your current Passport biographic page.

*Certified: Certification of your copied documents must be done by either a Justice of the Peace, a Public Notary, a Solicitor or NZ Court Registrar.

The official confirmation that the copies of your documents are identical to the original documents. The confirmation is issued by an authorised public authority or a Notary.

Certified copy of your current Plumber/Gasfitter Licence

• A certified copy of the front and back of your current plumber/gasfitter Licence.

*Certified: Certification of your copied documents must be done by either a Justice of the Peace, a Public Notary, a Solicitor or NZ Court Registrar.

The official confirmation that the copies of your documents are identical to the original documents. The confirmation is issued by an authorised public authority or a Notary.

Passport quality photo

• A photo that meets the criteria for your ID card:
  • A face, head and shoulders shot, looking directly at the camera and less than 6 months old;
  • Plain, light coloured background;
  • No sunglasses, glasses with tinted lenses OR headwear that obscures your face;
  • 3:4 – width to height ratio, in full colour;
  • Between 50KB and 5MB in size (or printed image for paper applications); and
  • Saved in .jpg or .jpeg format.

• Check that your photo meets the requirements here:
  Online photo checker – New Zealand passports

Payment details

You can pay for your application by credit or debit card. All payments made outside the New Zealand banking system must be made by credit card.