New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Pre-Trade (Level 3)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 3 |
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About the course
If you wish to enter the electrical industry but you don't yet have an electrical apprenticeship agreement, this programme will provide you with pre-entry foundation knowledge in electrical trades.
The course covers: the principles of electrical theory and practice; how to apply safe working procedures and practices including first aid and CPR; selection and use of products, tools and equipment; how to install cables and electrical equipment; using testing techniques to test for electrical safety; how to identify and diagnose electrical faults; and how to operate within legal limitations of electrical and relevant non-electrical legislation.
Job opportunities for electricians are good due to the construction boom and a shortage of suitable workers in a variety of different fields and locations. As a graduate of this course, you’ll be able to enter an electrical apprenticeship as a first-year apprentice. With further training, other opportunities include working in switchgear fitting, electronics, electricity supply, manufacturing, electrical wholesaling or retailing.
About the provider
Ara Institute of Canterbury is recognised as one of New Zealand’s leading tertiary institutes. Specialising in applied, vocational and professional training, it offers more than 150 courses from foundation to postgraduate level.
Ara caters to a diverse range of learners; from school leavers and career changers to professionals wanting to upskill and individuals seeking to re-enter the workforce.
All Ara students benefit from the Ara Advantage: relevant courses, taught by inspirational mentors in real-life learning environments. Almost every Ara programme includes work-integrated learning. Work placements, apprenticeships, industry-based projects and internships ensure students are work-ready when they graduate.
Across its six campuses, Ara’s dedicated tutors and non-academic staff support students throughout their study journey. A comprehensive range of student services - such as financial assistance, learning support, health and wellbeing services, accommodation, childcare and student events – contributes to the success of every student.
It also has six additional small community hubs which deliver free digital upskilling and personal development courses.