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NZ Certificate in Electrical Pre-trade (Level 3)
Spark your electrical career
The purpose of this qualification is to equip people with underpinning electrical knowledge and basic practical skills to enter further training or entry-level employment, such as an apprenticeship, within the electrical industry and related electrical fields.
Graduates will be able to apply these skills under supervision by a licensed electrical worker in accordance with the Electricity Act 1992 and any subsequent amendments.
Outline
This pre-trade course could lead you into an apprenticeship in the electrical industry.
After this course you will need to attend night classes for ‘off job’ (theory modules) and complete ‘on job’ practical tasks at your place of work.
The length of time it takes to become a qualified electrician is approximately four years after completing the Level 3 course.
Come in and have a chat about your study options with the staff at our Hawke’s Bay campus or, simply give us a call on 0800 22 55 348.
Industry-based training
Students are encouraged to find work experience in an associated electrical industry. Those that obtain work experience are three to four times more likely to secure a job/apprenticeship at the end of the course.
Career and Study Opportunities
Your possible career opportunities include:
- Domestic/commercial/industrial electrician
- Appliance servicing
- Switchboard manufacturing
- Motor rewinding
- Office equipment serving
- Security/data/CCTV/fire industry
- Marine electrics/electronics
- Supply industry linesman/cable jointer/electrical fitter
- Audio visual and lighting equipment
Your possible study pathway could include:
- NZ Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Theory and Practice Trade) [Level 4]
- NZ Certificate in Electrical Trade [Level 4] with strands in General Electrical, and Electricity Supply
- Higher-level qualifications in other electrical fields
Dates
There are two entry dates per year:
- February
- July
Entry
Entry Requirements
English Language Entry Requirements
Academic Learning Services
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Scholarships
EIT offers a variety of scholarships across various subjects and programme levels. Some scholarships are based on your age, some are specific to the subject you want to study. Not all scholarships are based on your academic ability and anyone wanting to study should investigate what scholarships are available to them.
You can find a list of EIT scholarships here however there are many more scholarships offered nationally. Information about these is on an database called “givME”. givME is accessible at EIT or at some public libraries. If you would like to come to EIT to look through the giveME database don’t hesitate to contact scholarships@eit.ac.nz or call in for a chat.