New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Electromechanical Maintenance and Repair) with optional strand in Electrical Service Technician (EST)

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the electromechanical maintenance and repair Industry with commercially competent people who have the skills and knowledge required to work independently, to safely, competently, and productively maintain and repair electromechanical equipment and related apparatus.

This qualification provides an entry into the electrotechnology industry and is intended for candidates who are training in the workplace. Generally this is in conjunction with an apprenticeship.

As the optional strand includes the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) electrical theory and regulations examinations that are required for registration and licensing as an Electrical Service Technician, graduates of the optional strand will be able to apply to the EWRB for registration and licensing in accordance with the Electricity Act 1992.

As the largest Industry Training Organisation in the country Skills works across 23 different industries from plumbing, and electrical through to scaffolding, real estate and more. We act as a broker between industry, government and training providers, to develop standard setting qualifications, that will help develop the leaders of tomorrow.

For more than 25 years, we’ve been helping train up the next generation of tradies and professionals. We work with industries to ensure that qualifications provide trainees with the right skills at the right time.