Electrician pre-trade apprenticeship

New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory (Level 3)

Overview
Details

Programme highlights

Start your career in the electrical trades.

Become an apprentice electrician.

This programme will give you the skills you need to get your first job in this industry. You will gain introductory knowledge that underpins safe electrical installation, testing, commissioning, and servicing of electrical installations and equipment.

It is recommended you complete a minimum of 40 hours of relevant work experience.

When you graduate, you will be able to carry out some electrical work under supervision.

Please note: A small component of this programme is delivered by a sub-contractor.

You may be required to complete literacy and numeracy assessments as part of this programme.

Key facts

Start month(s)	January, April, July See key dates
Study location(s)	MIT TechPark
Level	3
Domestic fees	$7,100 (approx.) Click here to see individual course fees
Youth Guarantee (fees-free*)	Available (eligibility criteria applies) Click here to find out more
Programme code	NZ2387

Duration	Full-time for 1 year (40 teaching weeks)
Study method	Three days per week
Credits	120
International fees	Not available to international students
Māori and Pasifika Trades Training Scholarship (fees-free*)	Available (eligibility criteria applies) Click here to find out more
Qualification leads to	New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory (Level 3)

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

Academic

NCEA Level 1, including

A minimum of 10 credits in mathematics;
A minimum of 10 credits in english; and
14 credits in physics or general science;

Equivalent qualifications.

Interviews

Applicants are not required to attend an interview, however, a programme information session will be held to ensure applicants have selected the appropriate programme of study.

Other requirements/recommendations

Applicants must be physically capable of completing the practical aspects of the programme, by being able to work effectively, efficiently and safely in a trade workshop/ worksite, at height or in confined spaces.

Drug and alcohol testing may be required in some sectors of this industry
Students should be working towards a Class 1 driver’s licence
Successfully gained a First Aid Certificate by the end of the programme

Provisional entry

Students who have attained the age of 20 years and do not hold the minimum entry requirements for a programme or training scheme may be eligible to be enrolled. Such decisions must consider any applicable pre-requisites and will be made by the Head of School. Students who have not attained the age of 20 years and do not hold the required minimum entry requirements may also be eligible to be enrolled in exceptional circumstances where they can demonstrate capability for study at the required level. Such decisions must consider any applicable pre-requisites and will be made by the Head of School.

Programme structure

You will need to complete the below eight courses (120 credits):

523.305 Electrical Work Practices (15 credits)

To acquire fundamental operational and theoretical knowledge of electrical work practices

523.306 DC Fundamentals (15 credits)

To introduce fundamental knowledge and principles of Direct Current (DC) electrical installation practices

523.307 Installation Fundamentals (15 credits)

To introduce fundamental knowledge and principles of electrical installation practices and associated legislation and standards

523.309 Electrical Applications (15 credits)

To understand and apply fundamental knowledge of electrical theory and practice to the installation and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment

523.309 Electricity Systems (15 credits)

To extend knowledge of electrical systems and applications of direct and alternating current

523.310 Electricity Supply and Distribution (15 credits)

To gain understanding of the fundamentals of the New Zealand electricity supply system and devices used to ensure the safety and protection of users and installations

523.311 Power Conversion (15 credits)

To understand the theory and application of electrical diagrams in terms of circuit design and lighting installations

523.312 Power Application (15 credits)

To understand the theory and application of electrical machine protection, fault diagnosis, special power supplies and rotating machines.

Key dates and timetables

To find the key dates and timetables of this programme, please view the trades calendar.

Career opportunities

Graduates will be equipped with the skills, knowledge, and attributes to work in apprenticeships in the electrical industry in the field of their choice with guidance, mentoring, and supervision in accordance with the Electricity Act 1992.

Examples of roles that this qualification may lead to are Electricity Supply Electrical Apprentice, Domestic/Commercial Electrical Apprentice, or Industrial Electrical Apprentice, or apprenticeships in other electrical related sectors.

Graduates may also be able to work in areas such as electrical wholesaling or retailing as a counter sales person, or electrical meter readers.

For potential salaries visit careers.govt.nz.

Further training or study

This qualification provides one of two entry pathways into the electrical industry and is intended for candidates who do not have an electrical apprenticeship agreement.

The second entry pathway is through an apprenticeship agreement where candidates will be signed directly into the New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory and Practice (Trade) (Level 4) [Ref: 2388].

On completion of this qualification graduates may progress to higher level qualifications within the electrical industry such as the New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory and Practice (Trade) (Level 4) [Ref: 2388], or the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering [Ref: 112950]. Graduates may also progress to degree level programmes.

This qualification is not a prerequisite for the New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory and Practice (Trade) (Level 4) [Ref: 2388]. However, credits gained for this qualification will contribute towards that qualification.

MIT is becoming Te Pūkenga

Vocational education in Aotearoa is changing to better meet the needs of learners like you.

As part of this transformational change, MIT will next year become fully part of Te Pūkenga, a national network delivering skills training in a wide range of locations throughout Aotearoa. This means that while you’re applying with MIT now, from Semester 1, 2023 when you enrol you’ll become a Te Pūkenga learner.

The new system has the success and wellbeing of learners at its heart, and a review of all programmes is currently underway to help support this, including the programme that you’ve enrolled with. The aim is to make qualifications more portable, consistent and closely aligned with the needs of industry, and more in tune with where the world is headed.

As the programme review is ongoing, the courses outlined may be liable to change over time. Rest assured that we’ll notify you of any material changes to delivery that might impact what you’re studying, where you’re studying or the ways you’re learning.

_{Information is correct as at 6 September 2022. Programme fees are based on a full-time student and may vary depending on your final selection of courses that make up your programme. To provide you with an indication of costs, the approximate fees quoted in this publication are based on the indicative 2023 fee structure. The indicative programme fees for 2023 do not include the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF). The CSSF is an additional levy to your 2023 programme or course fees. Further information about the CSSF can be found here www.manukau.ac.nz/cssf. Programmes stated as eligible for free study in 2023 are based on the 2022 fee structure and subject to funding confirmation for 2023. All fees are in New Zealand Dollars. You will be advised of the current fees at the time of enrolment. All courses and programmes will proceed subject to numbers and academic approval. Manukau Institute of Technology Limited is accredited under the provisions of the Education and Training Act 2020. International students must study in class and will not be able to enrol for online study options.}