Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Southern Institute of Technology
New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory (Level 3)
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Certificate
Duration
1 year
Next start date
Expected Jul 2023
Campus
Southern Institute of Technology
Summary
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 licensed electrical worker, in accordance with the Electricity Act 1992 and any subsequent amendments.
Course Content:
CE3001 Electrical Work Practices
CE3002 DC Fundamentals
CE3003 AC Fundamentals
CE3004 Cables, Fittings and Testing
CE3005 Supply Systems
CE3006 Protection, Plans and Circuits
CE3007 Electrical Installations
CE3008 Electrical Machines, Transformers and Isolation
CE3009 Final Capstone Assessment
US32619 Demonstrate fundamental knowledge for working in electrical trades.
Career Opportunities:
Graduates will be equipped with the skills, knowledge, and attributes to work in apprenticeships in the electrical industry in the field of their choice with guidance, mentoring, and supervision in accordance with the Electricity Act 1992.
Entry criteria
School Leavers
For admission into this programme applicants must:
Have achieved the National Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 1 and have achieved Literacy and Numeracy at Level 1, or
Have the equivalent knowledge and skills as NCEA Level 1 including Literacy and Numeracy
These entry requirements notwithstanding, to ensure applicants have the best opportunity to succeed in this Level 3 programme, preferred applicants will:
Be at least 16 years of age
Have achieved the National Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 2 and have achieved Literacy and Numeracy at Level 2, or
Have the equivalent knowledge and skills as NCEA Level 2 including Literacy and Numeracy
Mature Applicants
Applicants over the age of 20 years at time of enrolment will be considered where they can demonstrate the ability to succeed in a programme.
Language Requirements:
IELTS test - General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5
TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) - Score of 35 (with a writing score of 14)
Cambridge English Qualifications - B2 First or B2 First for Schools with a score of 154. No less than 154 in each skill.
OET - Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests
NZCEL - a) Expiring - Level 3 (General) or (Workplace), b) Current - Level 3 (General)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PTE (Academic) score of 36 with no band score lower than 36
Language Cert - B1 Achiever IESOL Written (LRW) PASS with no less than 25/50 in each skill and Spoken (S) PASS
Trinity ISE - ISE I with no less than distinction in any band
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