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New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Level 3
from Unitec Trades Brochure 2021
by Unitec
LEVEL 3 NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (LEVEL 3)
Total credits 120 (1.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for one year or part-time options available Annual tuition fees $6,700 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only)
Career opportunities • Apprentice electrician
Highlights • Once you’ve completed this programme, you can apply to have the courses cross credited as unit standards towards your apprenticeship requirements. • A key step towards registration with the Electrical Workers Registration Board (however you do not gain registration as a direct result of completing this qualification). • Practical experience reflecting real-world application • Flexible study: ability to easily switch between full and part-time study. • Progression available into the
Bachelor of Applied Technology – Electrotechnology.
This pre-apprenticeship certificate is your starting point to a career as a registered electrician, or to begin your training in electrical engineering.
Programme overview This programme is the first step in electrical training before you enter an apprenticeship arrangement with an employer.
You’ll learn and develop the following competencies:
Fault diagnosis and testing techniques Safe practices Electrical legislation Installation and maintenance of electrical machines and electrical equipment in special electrical situations Communicating with stakeholders on electrical and related matters
When you graduate, in the context of the wider electrical industry and under supervision in a controlled environment, you’ll be able to work as an electrical apprentice. You’ll also be able to pathway into further education in electrical or electronics engineering.
Admission requirements For this programme, you’ll need:
Academic
1. NCEA Level 1 in Mathematics, English, and Physics or General Science 2. Three years’ secondary education 3. Be 16 years old by the time the programme starts
English
If English is not your first language, you’ll need one of the following:
Achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance
Provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency such as IELTS
Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years If you don’t meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available (see unitec.ac.nz/ english).
There are additional English requirements for international students – you can find more information on our website.
Other options
If you don’t meet these requirements, you’ll need one of the following:
A relevant qualification at Level 2 or above on the NZQF or equivalent Evidence you’re eligible for special or discretionary admission
For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/electrical
International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international
