EWRB Competence Programme for Electrical Workers
Electrical
A course by
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Gain essential electrical safety knowledge and competence through this short course designed for electrical workers seeking EWRB registration renewal.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Sullivan Ave Campus, Christchurch
Core skills this course teaches
Understand electrical safety procedures
Gain knowledge of safe electrical practices including testing, earthing, and device operation.
Comply with industry regulations
Learn about the latest EWRB and workplace regulations including supervision and certification.
Identify hazards and prevent accidents
Recognise and address common hazards in the electrical workplace and understand causes of recent accidents.
What You're Signing Up For
This programme provides electrical workers with comprehensive training in electrical safety and current industry regulations. Topics include electrical testing procedures, earthing requirements, supervision responsibilities, hazard identification, residual current device operation, certification of work, and workplace accident awareness. Completion supports compliance with EWRB competence requirements.
Course Content
- General Electrical Testing procedures
- Requirements for the supervision of trainees (both supervisor and trainee perspectives)
- Earthing requirements and earth testing
- Installation, operation, and operational testing of residual current devices
- Understanding importance of prospective short circuit current levels
- Hazard identification in the workplace
- Certification of work
- Types of electrical accidents in the past twelve months
What you need to know first
Current first aid and CPR certificate
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Trades
Electrical
Future employment opportunities might be
Renewal of Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) practicing licence
Continued employment as an electrical worker