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

Program Overview

This full-time electrical apprenticeship preparation program covers fundamental electrical concepts, including workplace safety, DC and AC fundamentals, supply systems, and practical skills. Taught by experienced tutors and featuring well-equipped labs, the program also explores domestic appliance engineering and meets student funding requirements. Upon completion, students are prepared for an electrical apprenticeship or roles such as Electrical Appliance Service Person.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This full-time course is designed to prepare students for an electrical apprenticeship. It covers a wide range of electrical components and topics such as workplace skills and safety, DC and AC fundamentals, supply systems, and more. The course also counts towards some apprenticeship theory units. Students will gain practical skills that will get them work-ready.

Outline:

• Topics covered:
• CE3001: Workplace Skills and Safety
• CE3002: DC Fundamentals
• CE3003: AC Fundamentals
• CE3004: Cables, Fittings and Testing
• CE3005: Supply Systems
• CE3006: Protection, Plans and Circuits
• CE3007: Installations
• CE3008: Transformers, Electrical Machines and Isolation
• Duration: 39 weeks full-time, including holidays (if applicable)
• Total credits: 120

Teaching:

• Taught by experienced tutors.
• Students will enjoy developing their skills in well-equipped labs.

Careers:

• Electrical Apprenticeship
• Electrical Appliance Service Person

Other:

• The course will also provide the opportunity to explore other avenues such as domestic appliance engineering.
Students will learn about aspects of appliance testing that will count towards their registration.