Electricians Regulations Short Course for Registration
Electrical
A course by
Wintec
This short accredited course prepares experienced electrical workers to pass the Electrical Workers Registration Board Regulations exam and become a fully registered electrician in New Zealand. It includes study of the Electricity Act, Safety Regulations, Wiring Rules, and installation and appliance standards.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Hamilton, Hamilton
It will take a total of 1 week
This course requires 7 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Understand Electricity Act and Regulations
Gain detailed knowledge of the Electricity Act and associated safety regulations relevant to electrical work in New Zealand.
Apply AS/NZS Wiring Rules
Learn to design and evaluate electrical installations according to the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules (AS/NZS 3000).
Regulatory Compliance
Understand requirements for importation, sale, use, and installation of electrical fittings and appliances compliant with New Zealand law.
What You're Signing Up For
Work toward a career as a qualified, registered electrician in New Zealand by completing this accredited short course offered by Wintec. Designed for those with electrical experience needing official recognition, the course covers the Electricity Act, Electricity (Safety) Regulations, AS/NZS Wiring Rules, and related regulatory requirements. Delivered via blended learning including online self-paced modules and face-to-face Zoom sessions, it supports preparation for the EWRB Regulations exam. Participants must also register with EWRB to receive an EW Number prior to course start. Exam fees are separate and paid directly to ASPEQ. The course enables participants to understand legal and safety frameworks, the design and use of electrical fittings and appliances, and compliance with New Zealand electrical standards.
Course Content
- Electricity Act
- Electricity (Safety) Regulations
- AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules (Australian/New Zealand)
- Design and construction of electrical installations
- Standards for electrical fittings and appliances
- Regulatory requirements for importation and sale of electrical equipment
- Safety management systems and offences under electrical law
What you need to know first
Electrical work experience
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Electrical Engineering
Construction
Trade Skills
Future employment opportunities might be
Registered Electrician