New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Trade

Industry Connection for Excellence Limited

Subject area

Electrical Engineering

Qualification

Duration

3.5

3.5 Years

Check out Fees Free to see whether you are eligible for a year of fees-free study or two years industry training. Contact your provider to confirm your study options meet the criteria.

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the electrical industry with commercially competent registered electricians who are able to work independently to install, test, commission, and maintain electrical installations and equipment safely; and in accordance with the Electricity Act 1992.

The qualification includes strands to recognise the differences between electricians who work in domestic, commercial and industrial sectors and electricians who work in the electricity supply sector.

The qualification encompasses the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) electrical theory and regulations examination requirements for registration as an electrician. Graduates may use this New Zealand Certificate as evidence of having met the minimum applicable standards when applying to the EWRB for registration under the Electricity Act 1992.

Graduates will not be able to practice as an electrician until they have met all EWRB registration and licensing requirements.

Key Information for Students

Entry Requirements

Minimum requirements

To be eligible for entry, trainees must be in employment and engaging with work related to the scope of the programme. The employer and trainee, in conjunction with the Tertiary Education Organisation (TEO) must complete a training agreement. The trainee must meet the eligibility requirements for a New Zealand Apprenticeship documented by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC). Candidates must have achieved a National Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA) (Level 2) with Mathematics and English, or equivalent qualifications.

Detailed requirements

See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.


Duration

3.5 Years


Tuition Fees

Annual Total qualification
Student fees
(what you pay)
N/A N/A
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
N/A N/A
Total N/A N/A

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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.


Student Success

N/A


National Graduate Outcomes

Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:

Median earnings N/A
Earnings range N/A
In employment N/A
In further study N/A
On a benefit N/A

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Contact details

Main Campus Office

Phone: (27) 205 7007
Email: Antonyr@icexl.co.nz
Web: http://icexl.co.nz

Please contact the provider for details of where this qualification is offered.

Where does this information come from?

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NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.

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