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.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Mt Albert Campus (Buildings 108-2055, 108-2061, 108-2062), Auckland
It will take a total of 1 week
This course requires 35 hours per week
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.
Prepare for EST Theory Examination
Gain the knowledge required to be eligible and prepared for the EWRB theory exam for EST class registration.
What You're Signing Up For
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
What you need to know first
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)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Electrical services
Trades and services
Engineering
Future employment opportunities might be
Electrical Service Technician (EST) registration eligibility
Maintenance electrician
Electrical servicing roles