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Electrical Service Technician (EST)

This course includes practical skills assessment required for Electrical Service Technician (EST) Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) registration. In addition, the course includes safety training (an approved First aid course) and offers preparation for  the theory exam required for this class of registration.

Overview

This course includes practical skills assessment required for Electrical Service Technician  (EST) class of Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) registration. In addition, the course includes safety training (an approved First aid course) and offers preparation for the theory exam required for this class of registration.
Electrical Service Technician work includes maintenance and servicing 3-phase electrical equipment, identifying components of appliances, locating, identifying and isolating sources of supply on a switchboard and much more.

Further details on course content can be found on the EWRB website under Teaching Guidelines

This course is for

Electrical workers who need to be assessed in a number of practical skills, revise the theory and complete First aid course,  as set out by the EWRB as a partial requirement for Electrical Service Technician class of registration.  

  • For complete registration requirements, please contact EWRB.
  • For examination, please contact ASPEQ.

The outcome of this course

Upon successful completion, Unitec will submit your practical assessment record to EWRB and confirm your eligibility to sit an examination to the EWRB examination provider, ASPEQ.

Course details

Prerequisites

Before you enrol, please confirm with EWRB that you meet entitlement criteria for this class of registration.

Fees

  • Domestic: $1,165.28 
  • International: $1,254.06

Note:

  • The above fee is inclusive of 15% GST and Student Services fee but does not include the EWRB/ASPEQ exam fee.
  • International applicants may need insurance for this short course. Please see our Insurance page for more information

Class Schedule

Please see below for more classes dates 

How to apply

Please click the below “Apply Now” button and under Short Course in Electrotechnology select Electrical Service Technician (EST) course.

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Minimum Enrolment Number

12 students
Unitec reserves the right to cancel this class when the minimum enrolled number is not met. Should this occur, you will be notified before the intake closure.  Please check if your class is running before you make any travel arrangements.  

Maximum Enrolment Number

Unitec holds the right to stop the enrolment when the number of students enrolled in EWRB short courses reaches the capacity of the assigned Trades building laboratory.

List of tools and PPE gear required for the course

To attend the course, you must have required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) gear, which includes electrical safety (capped) footwear and safety glasses.
We recommend that you bring your toolbox, which must include (but not limited to):

  • Tester
  • Wire strippers
  • Phillips screwdrivers
  • Flat blade screwdrivers
  • Diagonal (Side) cutters
  • Electrician’s pliers

Register your interest

If the below dates are not suitable and you would like to be notified of any additional classes added, please click the below button to register your interest

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Upcoming Classes


Class From 19/02/2024 to 23/02/2024

Description Activity Type Name Dates  Start Time End Time Scheduled Days Location 
Electrical Service Technician (EST) Lecture 19/02/2024 8:30 am 4:30 pm Monday 108-2055
Electrical Service Technician (EST) Lecture 20/02/2024 8:30 am 4:30 pm Tuesday 108-2055
Electrical Service Technician (EST) Lecture 21/02/2024 8:30 am 4:30 pm Wednesday 108-2055
Electrical Service Technician (EST) Lecture 22/02/2024 8:30 am 4:30 pm Thursday 108-2055
Electrical Service Technician (EST) Lecture 23/02/2024 8:30 am 4:30 pm Friday 108-2062 & 108-2055

Class From 15/04/2024 to 19/04/2024

Description Activity Type Name Dates Start Time End Time Scheduled Days Location
Electrical Service Technician (EST) Lecture 15/04/2024 8:30 am 4:30 pm Monday 108-2055
Electrical Service Technician (EST) Lecture 16/04/2024 8:30 am 4:30 pm Tuesday 108-2055
Electrical Service Technician (EST) Lecture 17/04/2024 8:30 am 4:30 pm Wednesday 108-2055
Electrical Service Technician (EST) Lecture 18/04/2024 8:30 am 4:30 pm Thursday 108-2055
Electrical Service Technician (EST) Lecture 19/04/2024 8:30 am 4:30 pm Friday 170-1049 &108-2055

Class From 15/07/2024 to 19/07/2024

Description Activity Type Name Dates  Start Time End Time Scheduled Days Location 
Electrical Service Technician (EST) Lecture 15/07/2024 8:30 am 4:30 pm Monday 108-2062
Electrical Service Technician (EST) Lecture 16/07/2024 8:30 am 4:30 pm Tuesday 108-2062
Electrical Service Technician (EST) Lecture 17/07/2024 8:30 am 4:30 pm Wednesday 108-2062
Electrical Service Technician (EST) Lecture 18/07/2024 8:30 am 4:30 pm Thursday 108-2062
Electrical Service Technician (EST) Lecture 19/07/2024 8:30 am 4:30 pm Friday 108-2062 & 170-1049

Class From 25/11/2024 to 29/11/2024

Description Activity Type Name Dates  Start Time End Time Scheduled Days Location 
Electrical Service Technician (EST) Lecture 25/11/2024 8:30 am 4:30 pm Monday 108-2055
Electrical Service Technician (EST) Lecture 26/11/2024 8:30 am 4:30 pm Tuesday 108-2055
Electrical Service Technician (EST) Lecture 27/11/2024 8:30 am 4:30 pm Wednesday 108-2055
Electrical Service Technician (EST) Lecture 28/11/2024 8:30 am 4:30 pm Thursday 108-2055
Electrical Service Technician (EST) Lecture 29/11/2024 8:30 am 4:30 pm Friday 108-2062 & 108-2055

Class From 2/10/2024 to 4/12/2024 - Block Course - every Wednesday

Description Activity Type Name Dates  Start Time End Time Scheduled Days Location 
Electrical Service Technician (EST) Lecture 2/10/2024 to 4/12/2024 4.00PM 09:00 pm Wednesday 108-2055

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