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10 National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Levels 2, 3 and 4) Evening classes and block courses To become a registered electrician, you need to complete levels 2, 3 and 4. These are undertaken in conjunction with employment as an apprentice electrician. Level 2 can be completed before commencing an apprenticeship by completing WelTec's Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Industry Skills. Programme content includes: Electricity and magnetism Electrical diagrams Mathematics and mechanics Electrical instruments and measurements Installing flexible cords and cables Soldering of wires and components Safe working practices, testing, first aid and CPR Employment rights and responsibilities Knowledge and application of relevant legislation, codes of practice and standards Knowledge of electrical theory, concepts and trade practice Competence in the practical skills of an electrician National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Level 5) Evening classes or block course Following on from the National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Level 4), this programme will introduce you to small business management and electrical inspection. It will help to prepare you for work in a variety of roles within the electrical contracting and industrial sectors. Programme content includes: Electrical inspection Business management Circuit protection Advanced three phase power Switchgear and switchboards Electrical installation Lighting design Preventative maintenance Start date, duration and location Evening classes commence in February and run for two years part-time at our Petone campus. This programme may also be offered as a block course. Start date and location Each level is completed part-time over one year commencing in February at our Petone campus. The programme consists of four hours study per week (taught over one or two evenings) and a one or two week block course. A six-week block course is also offered at each level as an alternative to the evening class programme. The National Certificates in Electrical Engineering (Levels 2, 3, and 4) are run in conjunction with the Electrotechnology Industry Training Organisation (ETITO).
11 Electrical part-time and short courses We also offer a range of part-time and short electrotechnology courses. These include: Electrical Service Technician Certificates (EST A & EST B) Gain the level of expertise required by the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) to sit your theory exam and practical assessment. EST A provides the skills to service plug in appliances up to 230V. Offered as a one week block course for those with some prior experience and on Saturdays for 18 weeks for those with none. EST B provides the additional skills to service three phase appliances that are permanently connected to the power supply up to 400V (you must complete EST A before doing EST B). Offered as a one week block course for those with some prior experience and on Saturdays for 18 weeks for those with none. Practising Licence for Electrical Workers For electrical workers wishing to renew their practising licence. Course covers safe working practices, testing, first aid and CPR. One day refresher courses are offered throughout the year. General Information Apprenticeships An apprenticeship is an on-the-job training scheme, which allows you to earn while you learn and get qualified. An electrical apprenticeship takes approximately three years to complete. Most of your training will take place at work, with the rest at WelTec or another training provider. While you can get your apprenticeship straight out of school, studying WelTec's Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Industry Skills will count for a year of your apprenticeship and may assist you to get a job. You will also learn valuable additional skills to enhance your electrical career. Facilities Taught at our Petone campus, you will have access to a range of specialised facilities including a soldering lab, industrial electronics lab, mechatronics lab, machine room and electrical workshop. You’ll be able to access specialised equipment including a mechatronics production and automation lab, a 2 1/2 axis CNC Machining Centre, a CNC Milling Machine, lathes, grinders and CAD and Solidworks computer labs. You will also have access to WelTec’s state of the art visualisation and realisation (manufacturing) equipment including a 3D scanner and digitiser, Z Corp prototyper, FDM prototyper, CNC Daewoo four axis machining centre and a vacuum casting facility. Electrical Inspectors Certificate Aimed at registered electricians who wish to up-skill or upgrade their registration. Can also be used as a regulations update for electrical workers. Available as a two week block course or one evening per week for 18 weeks. Electrical Trade Revision Courses Assists you to prepare for the electrician theory and electrician regulations examinations, as well as the practical assessments for stages one, two and three. Courses are offered just before the external examinations. National Certificate in Telecommunications (Level 4) Offered by distance learning and runs for three years part-time. National Certificate in Electronic Security (Installers) (Level 3) Offered as a combination of distance learning, block courses and evening classes and runs for two years part-time study. DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this booklet is correct at the time of printing. However programmes and courses are subject to change. In some cases programmes are subject to final approval and the number of enrolment applications.
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