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Overview
Start your electrical engineering training with the New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Pre-Trade (Level 3) (NZCEP). This Electrical Pre-Trade (Level 3) programme at Unitec Institute of Technology is a great first step in electrical training before you enter into an apprenticeship arrangement with an employer.
What you will learn
You’ll learn and develop Level 3 competencies such as:
- Fault diagnosis and testing techniques
- Safe practices
- Electrical legislation
- Installation and maintenance of electrical equipment
- Communicating with stakeholders on electrical and related matters
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Workplace Skills and Safety
- DC and AC
- Cables, Fittings and Testing
- Supply Systems
- Protection, Plans and Circuits
- Installations
- Transformers, Electrical Machines and Isolation
- Capstone Assessment
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
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PTE Academic 36
IELTS 5
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Credits
120 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 35
PTE Academic 36
IELTS 5
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Other requirements
General requirements
For this programme, you will need the following:
- NCEA Level 1 in Mathematics,and English.
- 8 credits at NCEA Level 1 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing).
- A minimum of 3 years secondary education.
- Be 16 years old by the time the programme starts.
- Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance
- Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency
- Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years
- A relevant qualification at Level 2 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification; or
- Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission
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Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents26415 NZD / year≈ 26415 NZD / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents7300 NZD / year≈ 7300 NZD / year
Living costs
Auckland
New Zealand
1400 - 2200 NZD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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