Course Overview
If you’ve got your sights set on an electrical career, then this full-time course is the perfect introduction for you.
Designed to prepare you for an electrical apprenticeship, you'll gain practical skills that will get you work-ready.
You'll learn about a wide range of electrical components. Topics you'll cover include workplace skills and safety, DC and AC fundamentals, supply systems and more. Plus, the course will count towards some apprenticeship theory units.
The course will also provide the opportunity to explore other avenues such as domestic appliance engineering. You'll learn about aspects of appliance testing that will count towards your registration.
Taught by experienced tutors, you'll also enjoy developing your skills in our well-equipped labs.
If you're interested in a career in the electrical industry, this is the course for you!
Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:
- New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Pre-Trade (Level 3)
| Locations | Rotorua, Tauranga |
|---|---|
| Next intake | Feb 2025 View more details |
| Study options |
39 weeks full-time, including holidays (if applicable) |
| Total credits | 120 |
| StudyLink assistance | Available |
| Indicative Fees | $7,860 for domestic students View full fees information |
| Eligibility | View entry criteria |
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Career opportunities
- Electrical Apprenticeship
- Electrical Appliance Service Person
Topics you'll cover
- CE3001: Workplace Skills and Safety
- CE3002: DC Fundamentals
- CE3003: AC Fundamentals
- CE3004: Cables, Fittings and Testing
- CE3005: Supply Systems
- CE3006: Protection, Plans and Circuits
- CE3007: Installations
- CE3008: Transformers, Electrical Machines and Isolation
Course Fees
| Indicative Fees * | $7,860 for domestic students |
|---|
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.
* Important fee information, and hints and tips
Help with fees
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Student Loans and Allowances
This course meets the requirements for student allowance and student loan applications through StudyLink.
- A student loan helps to pay for your course fees (the compulsory fees), study materials e.g. books, equipment, and living costs. You'll have to pay this money back.
- A student allowance is a weekly payment that can help with your living expenses while you're studying. You don't have to pay the money back.
Find out more and apply at studylink.govt.nz
Scholarships
Scholarships are one way you might be able to get some financial help. Any scholarships specifically related to this course are shown below, otherwise check out the full list of scholarships promoted by Toi Ohomai.
Course Entry Information
Entry criteria
You must:
- Gain NCEA Level 1 in English and Maths
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.
For courses at levels 1-3, domestic and international students will be required to:
Provide evidence of ability to complete academic requirements.
English language requirements
Level 3 certificate IELTS General or Academic score of 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
| Location | Campus | Start Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotorua | Mokoia Campus | 17 Feb 2025 | |
| Tauranga | Windermere Campus | 17 Feb 2025 |
Study options
- 39 weeks full-time, including holidays (if applicable)
