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

Summary

You will learn how to:

• apply knowledge and principles of electrical theory and practice to basic electrical tasks.
• apply safe working procedures and practices to electrical tasks, including first aid and CPR as needed.
• operate within legal limitations of electrical and relevant non-electrical legislation.
• select and use products, tools, and equipment suitable for use in the electrical industry.
• install cables and electrical equipment.
• use testing techniques to test for electrical safety, and to identify and diagnose electrical faults.
• demonstrate behaviour suitable for the workplace, follow instructions, and complete basic workplace documentation.

Programme Specific Information

The purpose of this qualification is to equip people with underpinning electrical knowledge and basic practical skills to enter further training or entry-level employment, such as an apprenticeship, within the electrical industry and related electrical fields.

Graduates will be able to apply these skills under supervision by a licenced electrical worker, in accordance with the Electricity Act 1992 and any subsequent amendments.