New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Pre Trades (Level 3)

Summary

This programme is currently full for our January 2026 intake, but we are still accepting applications in case places become available.

If you apply in January and are not accepted, you may be offered a place in July.

Programme highlights

­­Start your career in the electrical trades.

Become an apprentice electrician.

This programme will give you the skills you need to get your first job in this industry. You will gain introductory knowledge that underpins safe electrical installation, testing, commissioning, and servicing of electrical installations and equipment.

It is recommended you complete a minimum of 40 hours of relevant work experience.

When you graduate, you will be able to carry out some electrical work under supervision.

Please note: A small component of this programme is delivered by a sub-contractor.

You may be required to complete literacy and numeracy assessments as part of this programme.