Course Overview

Need to renew your Electrical Practising License?

In just one, 4-6 hour course of study you can meet your obligations to the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) and have peace of mind.

Upon successfully completing the requirements confirmation will be sent to the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) of your completion.

The EWRB will issue the licence for the Electrical Competence Programme.

* EWRB Electrical Practising Licence renewal required biennially i.e. every other year

Locations Rotorua, Tauranga
Next intake Nov 2024 View more details
Study options

1 day full-time, including holidays (if applicable)


This course is designed for people who already have electrical registration, or who are trainees applying for registration. It's also suitable for those holding the following endorsements – supervision, mining operations, hazardous areas, medical cardiac protected areas, mains parallel generation systems.
Total credits 3
Indicative Fees $144 for domestic students View full fees information
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Topics you'll cover

This course includes two modules. Enrol for one or both modules, depending on what you require:

  • Electrical Safety and Testing (3 hours)
  • First Aid/CPR Refresher (2 hours) If you hold a current First Aid/CPR certificate (completed within the last two years), you'll only need to enrol in the Electrical Safety and Testing module.

It's essential that you bring your Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) registration number to the Electrical Safety and Testing module. The Electrical Safety and Testing module includes practical testing; if you have your own testing equipment please bring it with you.

As the First Aid/CPR module is a refresher only, you need to have previously completed an Essential/Comprehensive or Level 1/2 New Zealand First Aid Certificate, as part of your electrical training. If you need to complete one of these certificates, you can arrange this through St Johns - 0800 785 646, or Red Cross - 0800 733 2767.

*To attend an electrical competency course, it is an EWRB requirement that electrical workers complete the E-Learning Module prior to attending the class AND that they provide to the tutor evidence of completion. Please complete the E-Learning Module prior to your class start date:

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Course Fees

Indicative Fees * $144 for domestic students

2025 Indicative Fees - $153


Your final fee may vary if:

  • you have a choice of topics/papers to study
  • the qualification excludes GST
  • there are extra course materials to purchase
  • student levies apply

We’ll let you know if any of these apply to you.

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Student Loans and Allowances

This course does NOT meet the requirements for student loan or allowance applications through StudyLink.

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Course Entry Information

Entry criteria

You must already have electrical registration, or be applying for registration (trainees).

Standard Entry Criteria

Admission, entry, selection, and enrolment into programmes will be in accordance with the Academic Regulations and/or, where approved, specific programme regulations.

Other Considerations

*To attend an electrical competency course, it is an EWRB requirement that electrical workers complete the E-Learning Module prior to attending the class AND that they provide to the tutor evidence of completion. Please complete the E-Learning Module prior to your class start date:

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English language requirements

Level 4 certificate IELTS General or Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 or completed New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 with an endorsement of either General, Workplace or Academic, or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined by NZQA.


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Course Locations and Intake Information

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Rotorua Mokoia Campus 22 Nov 2024 Apply now
Tauranga Windermere Campus 29 Nov 2024 Apply now
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Study options

  • 1 day full-time, including holidays (if applicable)

  • This course is designed for people who already have electrical registration, or who are trainees applying for registration. It's also suitable for those holding the following endorsements – supervision, mining operations, hazardous areas, medical cardiac protected areas, mains parallel generation systems.

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