New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Pre-Trade (Level 3)

Credits 120 (1.0 EFTS)

Campus Mt Albert

Career opportunities

• 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).

• Practical experience reflecting real-world application

• Flexible study: ability to easily switch between full and part-time study.

• 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.

Start dates February or July

Duration Full-time for one year or part-time options available

Annual fees $6,700 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fees only. Includes GST but excludes the Compulsory Student Services Fee levy)

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 equipment

• 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 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. Three years’ secondary education

3. To be 16 years old by the time the programme starts

English

If English is not your first language, you’ll need one or more of the following:

• Achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance

• Provide evidence that 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.

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