PLUMBING,
GASFITTING, DRAINLAYING
& ROOFING TRAINING
Welcome to Industry Connection for Excellence – ICE
Growing your own career and our economy
ICE is a next generation training provider with campuses in East Tāmaki, Otaki, Christchurch and Dunedin. We specialise in learning programmes for Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (PGD), and Roofing.
Delivering innovative learning experiences
Established in 2016, ICE is one of the only vocational training providers run by and for the trades. If you learn with us, you will be taught by the people who were on the front line, with real world experience and insights to share. ICE is directly connected to industry, the experts on the tools.
Helping you gain qualifications is at the heart of what we do. Through our programmes you can undertake a Level 3 PGD Pre-trade course, then go on to gain on of six options to gain a Level 4 NZ Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting & Drainlaying or Roofing.
Since we began, we have gone from strength-to-strength and so have our apprentices. Please join us on your PGD, Roofing journey as well.
Pillars of Success
As an organisation, we are driven by four pillars of success
We have a unique connection with industry, students and employers that creates a fluid, open training system that delivers extraordinary benefits to all three.
We deliver relevant training in plumbing,roofing, gasfitting and drainlaying to ensure our industry, businesses and students are trained to the highest standards of excellence.
We are driven by innovation, excellence and professionalism in training and content, partnering with industry associations to foster ambition and confidence.
Our delivery model enables us to have an agile approach to learning, a commitment to communication and a fully itegrated industry supported training system.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Fees Free Support Changes From 6th October 2025
What It Means For You
Fees Free
From 6 October 2025, all final-year Fees Free information and support has moved to Inland Revenue. If you’re looking for information about Fees Free eligibility, applications, or have questions about this government funding, please visit ird.govt.nz/fees-free where you’ll find the most current details and support.
Applications for final-year Fees Free will open through myIR from 15 January 2026.
Visit ‘Fees Free – Inland Revenue’ by clicking the button below.