Associated Tradesperson (Plumber, Gasfitter and Plumber/Gasfitter)
Electrical
A course by
Unitec
An EWRB-approved short course covering theory, regulations, and practical skills for Associated Tradesperson (Plumber, Gasfitter, and Plumber/Gasfitter) electrical registration.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Unitec Mt Albert (typically Trades buildings), Auckland
It will take a total of 1 week
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Understand EWRB requirements for Associated Tradesperson electrical registration
Gain knowledge of electrical theory, regulations, and safety standards as required by the EWRB for Associated Tradespersons.
Develop practical electrical competencies
Undertake practical training and assessment in electrical installation and servicing for work permitted under the Associated Tradesperson registration.
Perform safe electrical work in plumbing and gasfitting contexts
Apply safe practices, including basic first aid and CPR, in the context of electrical installations associated with plumbing and gasfitting.
What You're Signing Up For
This competency-based Unitec short course is approved by the Electrical Workers Registration Board and designed for Registered Plumbers and/or Gasfitters who wish to carry out authorised electrical work such as installing water heaters or servicing waste disposal units. It covers theory, regulations tuition, safe working practices, basic first aid, and cardiac-pulmonary resuscitation, as well as practical skills training and assessment required for the Associated Tradesperson class of EWRB registration. Successful completion of all assessments will partially fulfil EWRB requirements but does not include the written capstone examination.
Course Content
- Theory and regulations tuition for Associated Tradesperson (Plumber, Gasfitter and Plumber/Gasfitter) EWRB class
- Practical skill training and assessment
- Instruction in safe working practices, testing, basic first aid, and CPR (cardiac-pulmonary resuscitation)
- Practical assessment record submission to EWRB for eligibility to sit the exam
What you need to know first
Registered Plumber and/or Registered Gasfitter status (with registration from the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board).
Confirmation from EWRB of meeting entitlement criteria for this class of registration.
Certified ID document.
Completed EWRB practical assessment form.
EWRB number.
Payment of course fees.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Electrical
Plumbing
Gasfitting
Trades
Future employment opportunities might be
Carry out authorised electrical work as an Associated Tradesperson in plumbing or gasfitting (e.g., installation of water heaters or servicing waste disposal units)
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