Course details

New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Pre-Trade (Level 3)
NZQF Level 3

About the course

If you’ve got your sights set on an electrical career, then this full-time course is the perfect introduction for you.   Designed to prepare you for an electrical apprenticeship, you'll gain practical skills that will get you work-ready.   You'll learn about a wide range of electrical components. Topics you'll cover include workplace skills and safety, DC and AC fundamentals, supply systems and more. Plus, the course will count towards some apprenticeship theory units.   The course will also provide the opportunity to explore other avenues such as domestic appliance engineering. You'll learn about aspects of appliance testing that will count towards your registration.    Taught by experienced tutors, you'll also enjoy developing your skills in our well-equipped labs.    If you're interested in a career in the electrical industry, this is the course for you!

Entry requirements

You must:

Gain NCEA Level 1 in English and Maths

About the provider

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is the largest tertiary provider in the Bay of Plenty and the third largest institute of technology in New Zealand. We are home to more than 14,000 students, more than 1,000 staff, and we offer more than 150 study options ranging from certificate to post-graduate level.