New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory
Skills Update Training and Education Group
Subject area
Electrical Engineering
Qualification
Duration
1 Year
Total student fees
$4,606
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the electrical industry with people who have introductory knowledge that underpins safe electrical installation, testing, commissioning, and servicing of electrical installations and equipment.
The qualification provides pre-entry foundation knowledge of electrical engineering and is suitable for those who wish to enter the industry and who do not yet have an electrical apprenticeship agreement.
Graduates of this qualification are not electricians but will have an operational and theoretical knowledge of electricity production, distribution, and utilisation, and can carry out a limited range of prescribed electrical work safely and ethically under general supervision in accordance with the Electricity Act 1992.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
Students must be 16yrs of age or over. Candidates must have achieved the New Zealand Certificate in Educational Achievement (Level 2) in Mathematics, English and Physics ore General Science, or relevant electronics or engineering qualifications before staring programmes leading to this qualification. Students must be able to satisfactorily demonstrate satisfactory Literacy and Numeracy levels. An interest in employment in the electrical engineering area would be an advantage. There may be further restrictions when this course is offered under a Tertiary Education Commission contract. International students or other students for whom English is a second language must have an IELTS score of 5 or provide evidence of and NZCEL Level 3 or equivalent.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
1 Year
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$4,606 | $4,606 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$9,680 | $9,680 |
| Total | $14,286 | $14,286 |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
85%
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | N/A |
| Earnings range | N/A |
| In employment | N/A |
| In further study | N/A |
| On a benefit | N/A |
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Phone: (09) 255 1464
Fax: (09) 275 9571
Email: qateam@skillsupdate.co.nz
Web: http://www.skillsupdate.co.nz
Where does this information come from?
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NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.
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