EWRB Electrical Service Technician

Program Overview

The EWRB Electrical Service Technician Course at Ara Institute of Canterbury equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to become registered Electrical Appliance Servicepersons (EAS). Graduates gain proficiency in servicing and maintaining electrical appliances, understanding safety regulations, and applying industry practices.

Program Outline

Degree Overview

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will:

• Possess the skills and knowledge to identify and locate components of appliances.
• Be able to locate and isolate electricity supply sources on switchboards.
• Gain proficiency in servicing fixed wired appliances.
• Utilize the Safety Tag system effectively.
• Grasp the principles and methods of circuit protection.
• Operate and use residual current devices (RCDs).
• Understand the operation of electric motors and direct on line motor starters.
• Safely disconnect and reconnect electrical conductors.
• Understand and apply the Electrical Regulations, Standards, and Codes of Practice.
• Recognize the limits of work and responsibilities associated with 'B' level EAS registration.

• The isolation of electrical appliances from the electricity supply: This section covers the safe isolation of appliances from the electricity supply, including identifying and isolating sources of supply.
• The servicing of fixed wired appliances: Participants will gain hands-on experience in servicing fixed wired appliances, including identifying faults, carrying out repairs, and testing for safety.
• The operation of the Safety Tag system: This section covers the use and application of the Safety Tag system for ensuring the safe isolation of electrical equipment.
• The principles and methods of circuit protection: Participants will learn about the principles of circuit protection and the different methods used to protect circuits from overload and short circuits.
• The operation and use of residual current devices (RCDs): This section covers the operation and use of RCDs, which are designed to protect against electric shock.
• The principles of operation of commonly used electric motors: Participants will learn about the principles of operation of various types of electric motors, including single-phase and three-phase motors.
• The operation of direct on line motor starters: This section covers the operation and use of direct on line motor starters, which are used to control the starting and stopping of electric motors.
• An understanding of the limits of work and other responsibilities of 'B' level registration holders: This section covers the limits of work and responsibilities associated with 'B' level EAS registration, ensuring participants understand their scope of practice.

Assessment

Assessment in the EWRB Electrical Service Technician Course at Ara Institute of Canterbury includes:

• Practical assessments: Participants will be assessed on their ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical tasks, such as identifying and isolating sources of supply and servicing fixed wired appliances.
• Written exam: The EWRB Electrical Appliance Serviceperson written exam assesses participants' theoretical knowledge of the course content.
• Portfolio of work: Participants will compile a portfolio of work demonstrating their skills and knowledge acquired throughout the course.

Teaching

The EWRB Electrical Service Technician Course at Ara Institute of Canterbury is delivered through a combination of:

• Lectures: Theoretical content is delivered through lectures by experienced and qualified instructors.
• Practical workshops: Hands-on practical workshops provide participants with the opportunity to develop their skills under the guidance of experienced tutors.
• Independent study: Participants are encouraged to engage in independent study to further consolidate their learning and understanding.

Careers

The EWRB Electrical Service Technician Course at Ara Institute of Canterbury prepares graduates for a variety of career paths in the electrical appliance servicing industry, including:

• Electrical appliance service technician: Graduates can work independently or for companies specializing in servicing and maintaining electrical appliances.
• Electrical contractor: With further experience and qualifications, graduates can establish their own electrical contracting business.
• Electrical inspector: Graduates can pursue a career as an electrical inspector, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards.
• Sullivan Ave Campus (Christchurch)
• Woolston Campus (Christchurch)

The course is offered in two formats:

• Full-time: Participants attend classes full-time for 20 weeks.
• Part-time: Participants attend classes part-time for 40 weeks.

The course fees for 2024 are:

• Domestic students: $1,443
• International students: $1,663.20

In addition to the course fees, students may also need to pay for the following:

• Associated external fees
• A portion of the compulsory Student Services Levy