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Level 6 Programme
New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Pre-Trade (Level 3) Credits 120 (1.0 EFTS)
Start dates February or July
Annual fees $6,700 (NZD)
Campus Mt Albert
Duration Full-time for one year or part-time options available
(Approximate domestic fees only. Includes GST but excludes the Compulsory Student Services Fee levy)
Career opportunities
This pre-apprenticeship certificate is your starting point to a career as a registered electrician or to begin your training in electrical engineering.
• Apprentice electrician
Highlights • Once you’ve completed this programme, you can apply to have the courses cross-credited as unit standards towards New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Pre-Trade (Level 3) Level 4. • A key step towards registration with the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) (however, you do not gain registration as a direct result of completing this qualification).
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
• Practical experience reflecting real-world application
• Installation and maintenance of electrical equipment
• Flexible study: ability to easily switch between full and part-time study.
• Communicating with stakeholders on electrical and related matters
• Progression available into the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electrical) or Bachelor of Applied Technology – Electrotechnology, or Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical) • NZCEP graduates fulfil the practical assessment for the Electrical Appliance Serviceperson (Endorsed) (EASQ) class of Electrical Workers Registration Board registration.
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 have a pathway into further education in electrical or electronics engineering.
Admission requirements For this programme, you’ll need:
Academic 1. NCEA Level 1 in Mathematics and English. 2. To be 16 years old by the time the programme starts
English Applicants will need one or more of the following: • Provide evidence that you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency equivalent of NCEA (Level 1) • 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.
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, visit unitec.ac.nz/international
