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

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Certificate

Duration

39 weeks

Next start date

Expected Feb 2026

Campus

Windermere Campus

Summary

If you’ve got your sights set on an electrical career, then this full-time course is the perfect introduction for you. Designed to prepare you for an electrical apprenticeship, you'll gain practical skills that will get you work-ready. You'll learn about a wide range of electrical components. Topics you'll cover include workplace skills and safety, DC and AC fundamentals, supply systems and more. Plus, the course will count towards some apprenticeship theory units. The course will also provide the opportunity to explore other avenues such as domestic appliance engineering. You'll learn about aspects of appliance testing that will count towards your registration.  Taught by experienced tutors, you'll also enjoy developing your skills in our well-equipped labs.  If you're interested in a career in the electrical industry, this is the course for you!

Entry criteria

To be admitted to this course, applicants must meet the following general admission requirements:

NCEA Level 1 in Maths and English

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