New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Equipment in Explosive Atmospheres (Level 4)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 4 |
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About the course
EWRB - Hazardous Areas Endorsement
This qualification has been approved by the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) to meet some of the requirements of the Hazardous Areas Endorsement.
Electrician (Endorsed Hazardous Areas) | Electrical Workers Registration Board
Electrical Engineer (Endorsed Hazardous Areas) | Electrical Workers Registration Board
Electrical Inspector (Endorsed Hazardous Areas) | Electrical Workers Registration Board
Electrical Installer (Endorsed Hazardous Areas) | Electrical Workers Registration Board
Electrical Service Technician (Endorsed Hazardous Areas) | Electrical Workers Registration Board
The aim of this programme is to provide ākonga who work with electrical equipment in explosive atmospheres with the practical knowledge and skills to apply the necessary principles, procedures, and statutory requirements to safely enter and operate in an explosive atmospheres site and be responsible for conducting testing of electrical, electronic, instrument, and data communication installations for explosive atmospheres. And to apply the necessary principles, procedures, and statutory requirements to safely enter and operate in an explosive atmospheres site.
Programme length and structure
- Three weeks of pre-course reading
- Five day face-to-face training
- Self-directed learning - Evidence to be gathered from own work site and submitted to WITT
- Total 460 hours of learning
Courses
Entry Requirements
Entry into the programme requires applicants to be a New Zealand Registered Electrician and/or hold a level 4 qualification in Industrial Measurement and Control, Electrical Inspectors or an Instrumentation Technician with experience in explosive atmospheres, or a New Zealand Registered Electrical Engineer or a Registered Electrical Service Technician.
Special and Discretionary admission
Applicants who do not hold the above qualification/registration may be accepted into the programme if they are currently working towards an appropriate electrical qualification and/or registration and/or have appropriate industry experience. Applicants will be required to forward evidence of their work experience/qualifications to the Programme Manager for approval prior to enrolment.
International Applicants
All applicants must demonstrate the necessary language proficiency required for the programme. International applicants are required to demonstrate capability in English as evidenced by an IELTS (General or Academic) score of 5.5 with no individual band lower than 5 from a single test taken in the preceding two years, or an equivalent described in NZQA Rules.
Explosive Atmospheres / Hazardous Areas - 1 day course
WITT delivers the above one day course covering unit standard 5929. Ideal for anyone working in a classified zone or hazardous areas site that has not done any previous hazardous training or requires a refresher. Recommended pre-requisite to the NZ Certificate in Electrical Equipment in Explosive Atmospheres L4. This course can also be delivered in-house throughout New Zealand for a minimum of 12 participants.
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About the provider
The Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) is a quality Government-owned tertiary education institution based in New Zealand's cultural and surfing hub. Taranaki is a beautiful region defined by its wonderful snow-capped mountain, extensive coastline, great surfing and many opportunities for outdoor activities. WITT is the only state tertiary institution in Taranaki and offers courses from certificate to degree level across a wide range of areas, including Business, Nursing, Hospitality, Te Reo Māori, Humanities, Media, Art, Electrical, Engineering, Automotive, Welding, Carpentry, Architecture, Computing, Fitness, Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Make-up Artistry, Social Sciences and Agriculture. WITT also specialises in English language tuition and foundation programmes for overseas students.