New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Pre-Trade (Level 3)
NZ4316
Course details
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Feb 2025Jul 2025
- One year
- Full-time
- $8,578*
- You may qualify for fee-free study under MPTT*
- Level 3
- Hamilton Rotokauri Campus
Summary
In this one-year course, you will gain the foundations to progress to an apprenticeship as an electrician.
Our team of tutors are supportive industry experts who guide you in developing your understanding of electrical theory and building your hands-on skills. You will learn how to perform basic electrical tasks, install cables and equipment, apply safe working procedures and practices, and operate within the legal limitations of electrical and relevant non-electrical legislation.
Our graduates work across a range of exciting jobs and industries in the electrical industry.
View programme modules
| Module code | Module title | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CE3001 | Workplace Skills and Safety | 3 | 15 | ||
| CE3002 | DC Fundamentals | 3 | 15 | ||
| CE3003 | AC Fundamentals | 3 | 15 | ||
| CE3004 | Cables, Fittings and Testing | 3 | 15 | ||
| CE3005 | Supply Systems | 3 | 15 | CE3001 | |
| CE3006 | Protection, Plans and Circuits | 3 | 15 | CE3001 | |
| CE3007 | Installations | 3 | 15 | CE3001 | |
| CE3008 | Transformers, Electrical Machines and Isolation | 3 | 15 | CE3001 | |
| CE3009 | Capstone Assessment* | 3 | 1 |
Career/further opportunities
Graduates may be employed in entry level positions or an apprenticeship within the electrical trade sector, or enter a pathway into higher relevant training.Events
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Entry criteria
You can apply for this programme if you meet the below admission requirements.
General admission
You are at least 16 years of age on the programme start date for the semester (or provide a completed Early Release Exemption form), and meet one of the following requirements:
- Achieved NCEA Level 1 with Mathematics and English subjects;
- or equivalent knowledge and skills.
To apply for special admission, you must have:
- Passed the age of 20 years on or before the first day of the semester in which study for the programme is to commence; and
- provided sufficient evidence of aptitude or appropriate work or other life experience that would indicate a successful outcome in the qualification.
If you do not meet any of the above options, and you think you have what it takes to complete this programme, you can apply for discretionary admission. Your application may be accepted if you can demonstrate a good chance of success. Approval of discretionary entrance applications will be at the discretion of the Relevant Academic Authority.
English language admission requirements
International applicants must provide evidence that they have the necessary English language proficiency required for the programme using an equivalent described in NZQA Rules.
Pathways
To check what you need to gain direct entry to a course, review the entry criteria available on each programme page. These assist you in understanding what qualifications or experience are typically required to gain entry. You can contact our team at info@wintec.ac.nz or 0800 2 Wintec at any time for further guidance.
Your first day
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Semester 1 2025
Whānau evening:
Date: Wednesday 29 January 2025
Time: 5.30pm-6.30pm
Venue: G Block, Student Street, Rotokauri Campus
Induction day:
Date: Monday 3 February 2025
Time: 8am-4pm
Venue: G Block, Student Street, Rotokauri Campus
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