National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Level 2)

This is an introductory certificate for people wishing to pursue employment and further training in the electrical and related industries. It is the first stage of training programmes leading to qualifications as an electrician, or in switchgear fitting, motor rewinding and repair, industrial measurement and control, electronic security and related trades. Typically these programmes take three to four years, with this qualification normally being gained in the first year. This qualification may also be used as the basis for a pre-trade course prior to employment in the above industries.

Holders of the qualification have a fundamental knowledge of:
. principles of electricity and magnetism;
. capacitors and semiconductors;
. simple electrical diagrams;
. simple mathematics and mechanics;
. simple electrical instruments and measurements;
. the installation of flexible cords;
. soldering of wires and components;
. the use of safeguards with portable appliances;
. first aid and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation;
. electrical safe working practices and safety testing; and
. basic employment rights and responsibilities.

The qualification has credits in common with, and can lead to, the National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Level 3) [Ref: 0223]. Alternatively this qualification can lead to the National Certificates in Electrical Engineering (Switchgear Fitter) (Level 3) [Ref: 0933]; Electrical Engineering (Motor Rewinding and Repair) [Ref: 0412]; Industrial Measurement and Control (Level 4) [Ref: 0410]; and Electronic Security (Installer) (Level 3) [Ref: 1102].

The Electrical Training Company, or Etco, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Master Electricians (previously ECANZ) established to provide employment and training for the electrical industry in New Zealand. Our two main areas of activity are: The employment and placement of electrical apprentices via our group apprenticeship scheme.

The provision of training courses for apprentices and tradespeople.

Since our establishment in 1991, our commitment to producing the best has helped thousands of Etco apprentices and students achieve outstanding results and successes in industry competitions, national examinations and the industry itself.