Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Otago PolytechnicNew Zealand Certificate in Electrical Trade (Level 4)
Level of Study
Certificate
Summary
Want to be an electrician? This apprenticeship programme delivered by EarnLearn offers quality training and support. You’ll learn in the workplace alongside a supervisor and attend electrical theory classes at our Dunedin or Central Otago Campus. As an apprentice, you’ll earn while you learn and get ready to be able to register as an electrician in Aotearoa New Zealand.
About the programmeWant to be an electrician?
Becoming an electrician is a great career choice with lots of exciting opportunities.
This apprenticeship programme delivered by EarnLearn offers quality training and support.
You’ll do on job training in a full-time capacity, where you’ll learn in the workplace alongside a supervisor, and off job training where you’ll attend electrical theory classes at our Dunedin or Central Otago Campus, or online. You will have an account manager to support you throughout your learning journey.
During this programme, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills necessary to work safely and competently with electricity. As an apprentice, you’ll earn while you learn and get ready to be able to register as an electrician in Aotearoa New Zealand.
The first step of the process is to find an employer. If you're already working in the electrical industry, you can approach your employer. If you are looking to begin your electrical journey, you can contact prospective employers directly.
Once you and your employer are ready to get started, call 0800 327 648 or email support@earnlearn-tepukenga.ac.nz
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Entry criteria
Entry Entry requirements- You need to be at least 16 years old to become an electrical apprentice.
- You should have at least a restricted drivers’ licence.
- You must have achieved National Certificate NCEA Level 2 Maths and English, or have equivalent skills and knowledge.
Step 1: You will need to find an electrical employer who is willing to take you on and support you through your apprenticeship.
Step 2: Contact EarnLearn to arrange enrolment.
Step 3: Start learning and continue to earn.
International equivalenceTo enter Otago Polytechnic's undergraduate certificates, diplomas and degrees, you need to have achieved a secondary school qualification that is equivalent to New Zealand's NCEA levels (National Certificate of Educational Achievement).
This information is available by country on our Equivalent academic entry requirements page.
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