Competency refresher for Electricians, Inspectors, Electrical Engineers & Electrical Installers
Electrical
A course by
Wintec
A competency refresher course approved by the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) covering electrical safety theory, practical assessment, and CPR/Basic First Aid for electricians and related professionals to gain or renew their practicing license.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Hamilton, Hamilton
This course requires 9 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Understand electrical safety regulations and standards
Gain comprehensive knowledge of the Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010 and understand testing requirements for personal and installation safety.
Perform practical electrical assessments
Demonstrate ability to conduct practical testing safely and competently conforming to prescribed standards as part of the competency assessment.
Apply CPR and Basic First Aid skills
What You're Signing Up For
This competency refresher programme for electricians, inspectors, electrical engineers, and electrical installers provides approved training in electrical safety, CPR and Basic First Aid as required to hold or renew an EWRB practising license. The course includes theory and practical assessments as stipulated by the EWRB, and Wintec is a registered provider who notifies the Board upon course completion. The programme covers electrical regulations, safe testing, certification, inspection requirements, and life support skills. Participants may complete pre-course online modules and are advised to bring certification, license card, and safety glasses. Training sessions are conducted in Hamilton with scheduled dates and cost $200 plus GST.
Course Content
- Theory Assessment on Electrical Safety
- Practical Assessment on Electrical Work
- Training in CPR (NZRC Level 2)
- Basic First Aid training
- Electrical safety topics including Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010 and amendments
- Testing for Personal Safety in electrical work
- Supervision of trainees carrying out prescribed electrical work
- MEN system and switchboard functions
- RCD types and characteristics
- Prospective short circuit current
- Earth fault loop impedance and paths
- Certification and inspection requirements
- Issues from the Electrical Workers Registration Board articles
- Online learning modules overview
- Preparation training: Electrical Installation Review Training for Competency Assessment
What you need to know first
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Electrical Engineering
Construction
Safety
Future employment opportunities might be
Licensed Electrician
Electrical Inspector
Electrical Engineer