Complete an EWRB e-learning module first, then attend our 1-day course. Various times are available.
About this course
This course covers what you need to renew your practising licence for Electricians, Electrical Installers and Electrical Engineers, Appliance Servicepersons, Service Technicians, Associated Tradespersons, Installers and Inspectors.
Refresh essential electrical knowledge and get up to speed with the latest requirements and keep your licence current. We cover all endorsements including Supervision, Medical Cardiac Protected Areas, Hazardous Areas, Mains Parallel Generation Systems and Mining Operations
Additional start times at our Auckland - Highbrook campus are available via E-tec. Course content and costs may vary slightly.
Course format and requirements
Who this course is for
Electrical workers who need to renew their practicing licence or are applying for their practicing licence for the first time.
Who this course is not for
Our Electrical Competency Refresher course is NOT aimed and designed to meet the needs of electrical workers that work on High Voltage (HV) electrical works or installations.
What you will learn
- Updates and changes to electrical legislation
- First Aid and CPR refresher training
- Supervision of trainees
- Earthing requirements (AS/NZS 3000:2007)
- Residual current devices - purpose, usage and testing
- Prospective short circuit currents
- Testing requirements (AS/NZS 3000:2007, AS/NZS 3760:2010 & Electricity Safety Regulations)
- Current issues the EWRB wants you to know about
- Content may change as required to reflect requirements of training guidelines issued by the Electrical Workers Registration Board.
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