Program Overview

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

Overview

Study basic Electrical Practical and Theory and start your journey to become a qualified electrician. Learn how to install cables and electrical equipment, along with applying safe working procedures in a supervised setting. Completion of this programme will allow you to enter into an apprenticeship in the electrical industry.

Programme Details

Level

3

Start Dates

• 02/02/2026 (Petone)
• 16/02/2026 (Petone)
• 23/02/2026 (Petone)
• 09/03/2026 (Petone)
• 23/03/2026 (Petone)

Duration

34 weeks, full-time

Domestic Fees

TBA

What You Will Learn

• Apply knowledge and principles of electrical theory and practice to basic electrical tasks.
• Apply safe working procedures and practices to electrical tasks, including first aid and CPR as needed.
• Operate within legal limitations of electrical and relevant non-electrical legislation.
• Select and use products, tools, and equipment suitable for use in the electrical industry.
• Install cables and electrical equipment.
• Use testing techniques to test for electrical safety, and to identify and diagnose electrical faults.
• Demonstrate behaviour suitable for the workplace, follow instructions, and complete basic workplace documentation.

Career Options

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/retailing or electrical appliance serviceperson.

Entry Requirements

Under 20 years

Candidates must have achieved the NCEA (Level 1) with Mathematics and English subjects; or equivalent knowledge and skills for entry into this programme.

Over 20 years

Open entry.

Programme Handbook

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Classes

Classes for this programme run three days a week.