Electrician’s Theory Refresher

Overview

This 5 day short course is for those people preparing to sit the Electrical Workers’ Registration Board (EWRB) Electricians Theory (ET) examination.

The course consolidates prior theory knowledge, overviews examination techniques and covers previous examination papers. This is the necessary training and preparation required to sit the Electrical Regulations (ER) exam; once you have completed this short course, you’ll then need to apply directly with EWRB to sit the exam.

Course details

Fees

• Domestic: $ 1,139.01
• International: $ 1,230.80

Note: The above fee is inclusive of 15% GST and Student Services fee but does not include the EWRB/ASPEQ exam fee and please be advised that International applicants may need insurance for this short course. Please see our Insurance page for more information

Class Schedule

Please note that this is a 5-day programme and a student who has enrolled in an Electrician’s Theory Refresher would follow the below class schedule

Please see below for new class dates

Prerequisites

Candidates are advised to apply to the EWRB for confirmation of their eligibility to study this course.

How to apply

Please click the “Apply Now” button below, and under Short Course in Electrotechnology, select the Electrician’s Theory Refresher course.

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Note: Please ensure you have and completed the below;

• Certified ID document (Certified by a NZ JP, or can bring the originals into Student Central)
• Completed, signed, and dated EWRB practical assessment form
• EWRB number
• Payment of fees to be completed to be successfully enrolled

Minimum Enrolment Number

11 students
This is the minimum number of students required to run the class. Should this not be reached, you will be notified ahead of closure should this occur. Before you make any travel or accommodation arrangements, please check that your course is running.

Maximum Enrolment Number

20 students
If the minimum number of students to be enrolled is not reached, then Unitec reserves the right to cancel the class.

Course Code

ETEC S191

Register your interest

If the below dates are not suitable and you would like to be notified of any additional classes added, please click the below button to register your interest

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Upcoming Class Schedule

ETEC/S191- Class From 10/11/2025 to 14/11/2025