New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply (Line Mechanic Distribution)
Te Pukenga Work Based Learning Limited
Subject area
Power Line Installation and Maintenance
Qualification
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Entry requirements
Candidates must hold the New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply (Introductory) (Level 2) [Ref: 2136] or equivalent.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the electricity supply industry with people who have sufficient knowledge, practical skills and experience to gain registration as a line mechanic in the distribution sector, in accordance with the registration requirements of the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB).
Graduates will be able to work safely to electricity supply industry standards, taking responsibility for their work and that of others and be capable of working independently whilst ensuring public safety.
Graduates with the optional strand will also be able to work with live low voltage lines.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology at this level can earn:
$75,000
Median earnings one year after study
$77,000
Median earnings two years after study
$74,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
90%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Rural Women New Zealand Text Book Grant for Tertiary Students
Provided by:
Rural Women New Zealand
Website:
https://ruralwomennz.nz/services/charitable-grants/
Value:
$500 each
Rural Women New Zealand Tertiary Bursaries
Provided by:
Rural Women New Zealand
Website:
https://ruralwomennz.nz/services/charitable-grants/
Value:
$1,000 each.
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 86 22 84
Phone: 0800 86 22 84
Email: greg.durkin@bcito.org.nz
Web: http://
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