Overview
This short course is open to candidates who have been advised by the Electrical Workers’ Registration Board (EWRB) of their eligibility to be assessed for Stage Three Practical Skills.
It is designed to assess the practical skills gained either on the job or from previous training courses for electrical workers who want to meet the standards required by the EWRB (www.ewrb.govt.nz) in order to meet Stage Three practical requirements for an electrician within New Zealand.
This course covers Stage 3 Practical Skills Assessment, and it is an assessment-only course with no lecture direction. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive an assessment transcript of skills met towards the EWRB competencies required for electrical registration.
Course details
Fees
- Domestic: $872.74
- International: $1,688.47
Note: The above fee is inclusive of 15% GST and Student Services fee and please be advised that International applicants may need insurance for this short course. Please see our Insurance page for more information
Prerequisites
Candidates are advised to apply to the EWRB for confirmation of their eligibility to study this course.
Class Schedule
Evening class From 23/07/2025 - 24/09/2025 every Wednesday
| Activity Type Name | Dates | Start Time | End Time | Scheduled Days | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 23/07/2025 - 24/09/2025 | 5.00 PM | 9.00 PM | Wednesday | 108-2055 |
September Class From 30/09/2024 to 4/10/2024
| Activity Type Name | Dates | Start Time | End Time | Scheduled Days | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 22/09/2025 | 8:30 am | 4:30 pm | Monday | 108-2060 |
| Lecture | 23/09/2025 | 8:30 am | 4:30 pm | Tuesday | 108-2060 |
| Lecture | 24/09/2025 | 8:30 am | 4:30 pm | Wednesday | 108-2060 |
| Lecture | 25/09/2025 | 8:30 am | 4:30 pm | Thursday | 108-2060 |
| Lecture | 26/09/2025 | 8:30 am | 4:30 pm | Friday | 108-2062 & 108-2060 |
How to apply
Please click the below “Apply Now” button and under Short Course in Electrotechnology, select Electrician Stage Three Practical Assessment course.
Note: Please ensure you have and completed the below;
- Certified ID document (Certified by a NZ JP, or can bring the originals into Student Central)
- Completed, signed, and dated EWRB practical assessment form
- EWRB number
- Payment of fees to be completed to be successfully enrolled
Minimum Enrolment Number
11 students
This is the minimum number of students required to run the class. Should this not be reached, you will be notified ahead of closure should this occur. Before you make any travel or accommodation arrangements, please check that your course is running.
Maximum Enrolment Number
20 students
If the minimum number of students to be enrolled is not reached, then Unitec reserves the right to cancel the class.
Course Code
ETECS179
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 safety (capped) footwear and safety glasses. We recommend that you bring your toolbox, which must include (but not limited to):
- Test Equipment
- Hand Tools
- AS/NZS 3000(wiring rules)
