Electrical Service Technician (EST)
Electrical
A course by
Unitec
Develop practical and theoretical skills for the Electrical Service Technician (EST) class of registration, including EWRB practical assessment, first aid training, and exam preparation.
NZ$1,309
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Complete EWRB Practical Skills Assessment
Successfully demonstrate the practical competencies required by the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) for EST registration.
Understand Electrical Safety Procedures
Complete an approved First Aid course and apply safety protocols in practical scenarios.
About This Course
This course delivers the practical skills assessment required for Electrical Service Technician (EST) registration with the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB). It includes safety training via an approved First Aid course and preparation for the required EWRB theory exam. Students will gain experience in maintaining and servicing 3-phase electrical equipment, identifying appliance components, and working safely with electrical systems. Successful completion leads to a recommendation to ASPEQ for the relevant national assessment.
Course Content
- Practical skills assessment for EST registration
- Safety and First Aid training (approved course)
- Preparation for EWRB theory exam
- Maintenance and servicing of 3-phase electrical equipment
- Identifying components of appliances
- Locating, identifying and isolating sources of supply at switchboards
- Use of electrical trade tools and personal protective equipment
Entry Requirements
Confirm entitlement criteria with EWRB for the EST class of registration before enrolment
Certified ID document (certified by NZ JP or bring originals to Student Central)
Build towards these roles
Electrical Service Technician (EST) registration eligibilityMaintenance electricianElectrical servicing roles
Build skills in these industries
Electrical servicesTrades and servicesEngineering
