New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Pre-Trade (Level 3)
Electrical
A course by
Wintec
Gain the foundational knowledge and practical skills to begin a career in the electrical industry or progress into an electrical apprenticeship.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Hamilton Rotokauri Campus, Hamilton
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Develop foundational skills for an electrical career
Gain the core theoretical and practical skills needed to begin work or an apprenticeship in the electrical industry.
Perform basic electrical tasks to industry standards
Learn to execute electrical installations and testing with attention to safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Apply safe working procedures
Understand and practice safe working procedures in line with New Zealand electrical legislation and onsite requirements.
What You're Signing Up For
This one-year full-time course provides the foundation needed to progress to an apprenticeship as an electrician. Students develop understanding of electrical theory, safety, and practical hands-on skills including basic electrical tasks, cable and equipment installation, working within electrical legislation, and applying safe working practices. Delivered by experienced tutors, the programme covers the full range of skills necessary for entry-level roles or apprenticeships in the electrical trades sector.
Course Content
- Workplace Skills and Safety
- DC Fundamentals
- AC Fundamentals
- Cables, Fittings and Testing
- Supply Systems
- Protection, Plans and Circuits
- Installations
- Transformers, Electrical Machines and Isolation
- Capstone Assessment
What you need to know first
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on the programme start date (or provide a completed Early Release Exemption form).
Achieved NCEA Level 1 with Mathematics and English subjects, or equivalent knowledge and skills.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Electrical Engineering
Trades
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level positions in the electrical trade sector
Electrical apprenticeship