New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Pre-Trade (Level 3)
Electrical
A course by
Toi Ohomai
A full-time, practical course designed to prepare students for a career in the electrical industry and provide the foundational skills and knowledge needed for an electrical apprenticeship.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 9 months
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Become work-ready for the electrical industry
Develop workplace skills and safety knowledge, along with practical wiring and installation abilities, to prepare for entry-level roles or apprenticeships in the electrical industry.
Understand electrical principles and systems
Gain foundational knowledge in DC and AC electrical systems, supply systems, and appliance engineering to support further learning or professional practice.
Meet requirements for electrical apprenticeship
Complete theoretical components that count toward apprenticeship qualifications in New Zealand, accelerating entry into further electrical training or apprenticeships.
What You're Signing Up For
This programme is the perfect introduction for those considering an electrical career in New Zealand. It provides the fundamental theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to become work-ready for industry or progress into an electrical apprenticeship. Students will cover workplace safety, DC and AC fundamentals, supply systems, appliance testing, and circuits, with work in well-equipped labs led by experienced tutors. The qualification is recognised as counting towards some apprenticeship theory units and provides an overview of key concepts needed in the electrical field.
Course Content
- Workplace Skills and Safety
- DC Fundamentals
- AC Fundamentals
- Cables, Fittings and Testing
- Supply Systems
- Protection, Plans and Circuits
- Installations
- Transformers, Electrical Machines and Isolation
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 1 in Maths and English
Evidence of ability to complete academic requirements (for levels 1-3, domestic/international)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Electrical
Engineering
Construction
Future employment opportunities might be
Electrical Apprenticeship
Electrical Appliance Service Person
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