New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Pre-Trade (Level 3)
Electrical
A course by
Manukau Institute of Technology
Start your career in the electrical trades as an apprentice electrician. This course will give you the skills needed to get your first job in the industry.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
MIT TechPark, Manukau
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Safe Electrical Practices
Apply electrical workplace standards and health and safety practices, including achieving and maintaining first aid certification.
DC Circuit Fundamentals
Understand and apply fundamental theory and principles of DC circuits and systems.
AC Fundamentals and Equipment Use
Apply fundamental theory of magnetism and electromagnetism and demonstrate safe use of electrical tools and equipment.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Pre-Trade (Level 3) is a full-time programme designed to equip students with the foundational electrical knowledge to start their career as apprentice electricians. Delivered over 1 year, the programme offers 121 credits through nine courses covering workplace safety, DC and AC fundamentals, cables and fittings, supply systems, protection and circuits, installations, and transformers and electrical machines. Students learn about electrical installation, testing, fault-finding, circuit protection, and preparation for EWRB registration assessments. Graduates are prepared to carry out electrical work under supervision and continue on to higher electrical trade qualifications. The programme is delivered at MIT TechPark and is not available to international students. Entry requires NCEA Level 1 with Mathematics and English or equivalent knowledge. Domestic fees are approximately NZD 7,700.
Course Content
- Workplace skills and safety (15 credits) - application of electrical workplace standards, health and safety practices, and first aid certification
- DC fundamentals (15 credits) - theory and principles of Direct Current circuits and systems
- AC fundamentals (15 credits) - theory of magnetism, electromagnetism, and safe use of electrical tools and equipment
- Cables, fittings and testing (15 credits) - installation, testing and fault-finding electrical cords, cables and equipment
- Supply systems (15 credits) - knowledge of NZ electricity supply system and protection methods
- Protection, plans and circuits (15 credits) - circuit protection, electrical drawing conventions, switching circuits and lighting
- Installations (15 credits) - cable and wiring systems, damp situations, and special installations
- Transformers, electrical machines and isolation (15 credits) - theories on transformers, electrical machines and isolation procedures
- Capstone Test (1 credit) - final closed-book examination aligned with EWRB standards
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Electrical trades
Electrical installation
Electrical apprenticeship
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level positions in electrical trades
First-year electrical apprentice
Related trades such as switchgear fitting and electricity supply industry