About

This short course at Unitec Institute of Technology is Electrical Workers Registration Board approved competency-based training system which covers theory, regulations tuition and practical skills training and assessment required for the Associated Tradesperson (Plumber, Gasfitter and Plumber or Gasfitter) class of EWRB registration.

Overview

Outcome of this course

Candidates who complete all assessments in this short course will partially fulfil EWRB requirements for the Associated Tradesperson (Plumber, Gasfitter and Plumber or Gasfitter) class of registration. The course does not offer the written capstone examination required for registration.

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

Programme Structure

The course covers:

A formal training course for an Associated Tradesperson accredited by EWRB
Practical skill assessments
Instruction in safe working practices, testing, basic first aid and cardiac-pulmonary resuscitation, as approved by EWRB.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 5 days

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-07-15 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-11-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-02-19 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-04-15 00:00:00

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Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering General Engineering & Technology View 17 other Short Courses in General Engineering & Technology in New Zealand

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

This course is for:

Registered Plumbers and/or Registered Gasfitters who wish to carry out authorised electrical work, such as the installation of water heaters and the servicing of waste disposal units.
Please note, to gain this class of registration, EWRB will request a registration issued by the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (plumber or gasfitter or plumber/gasfitter).

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):

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

Tuition Fee

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International

1511 NZD/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1511 NZD for the full programme during 5 days.
National

1095 NZD/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1095 NZD for the full programme during 5 days.

Living costs for Auckland

1400 - 2200 NZD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Associated Tradesperson (Plumber, Gasfitter and Plumber or Gasfitter)