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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
TOEFL® IBT 35
Credits
120 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Electrical Engineering General Engineering & Technology View 17 other Short Courses in General Engineering & Technology in New ZealandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 35
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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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
Tuition Fee
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International
25377 NZD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25377 NZD for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
6900 NZD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6900 NZD for the full programme during 12 months.
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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