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

This programme is designed for people entering further training or entry level employment, such as an apprenticeship, within the electrical industry and related electrical fields. The programme aims to deliver
underpinning electrical knowledge and basic practical through knowledge and principles of electrical theory and practice, installing cables and electrical equipment, testing, correct selection and use of products, tools, and equipment, CPR and safe working practices, legislation and behaviors. Graduates will be able to apply these skills under supervision by a licensed electrical worker.

Programme Content:
• Electricity Fundamentals
• DC Fundamentals
• Installation Fundamentals
• Electrical Machines
• Electrical Work Practices
• Electricity Supply and Distribution
• Electrical Applications
• Circuit Design and Operation

$5,868.00 (inc. GST) or fees free* for eligible students.

If you are a first-time tertiary learner, you may be able to get Fees Free for study or training starting in 2024. If you are eligible, we’ll organise payment of your fees with the Tertiary Education Commission.

The Government has announced that Fees Free for the first year of study or training will finish at the end of 2024. A final-year Fees Free scheme will replace it, starting from 1 January 2025.

Check if you are eligible in 2024, or find out about the final-year Fees Free scheme by visiting FeesFree.govt.nz.

The entry requirements for the programme are as below. Talk to us if you are not sure whether you qualify. Our team will help you through this process.
• Students must be 18 years of age or over.
• Students must have NCEA Level 1 with Maths and English subject or equivalent.
• All applicants will be interviewed to consider the application for the enrolment. Acceptance will be determined at the discretion of the interviewer.
• There may be further restrictions when this course is offered under a Tertiary Education Commission Contract.

Education:

This qualification provides an entry pathway into the electrical industry. Graduates of this qualification may progress to the:
– New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Theory and Practice Trade) (Level 4) [Ref: 2388],
– New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Trade (Level 4) with strands in General Electrical, and Electricity Supply [Ref: 4204], and/or
– higher-level qualifications in other electrical fields
Employment:

Graduates will be able to enter an electrical apprenticeship as a first-year apprentice. Graduates may be employed in entry-level positions in trades relevant to the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) registration classes, other electrical fields such as switchgear fitting, electronics, electricity supply industry, manufacturing, electrical wholesaling or retailing.