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Such a certificate can only be obtained upon the completion of a competency based apprenticeship contract, in New Zealand, through an appropriate industry training organisation, and on completion of the appropriate unit standards. OR Time-based pathway: Passed the Electrical Service Technician written examination; and Passed the Electrical Service Technician practical examination or practical assessments; and Completed a safety training course including safe working practices, testing, basic first and CPR; and Completed 18 months practical training/experience as an Electrical Service Technician which must include at least 6 months training/experience on multi-phase appliances or fittings. Note - experience must be obtained under a Limited Certificate. Applying for registration Please send: A completed application form including details of the safe-working practices, testing, CPR and basic first aid coursework; and A work-history statement from the employer(s), providing precise details of the applicants electrical work experience and the duration of that experience; and Confirmation of the completion of the relevant coursework, examination and practical assessment; and A registration application fee and a practising licence application fee. OR Please send: A completed application form; and A copy of the relevant National Certificate; and A registration application fee and a practising license application fee. Notes: 1. The registration fee is $175.00 (incl. GST). The practising licence fee is on a pro-rata basis for Electrical service technicians | Electrical Workers Registration Board 3 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. persons first applying for registration (see fee schedule on the application form [PDF, 118 KB]). Make cheques payable to "Electrical Workers Registration Board" or provide credit card details and authorisation. Post applications to the Electrical Workers Registration Board, PO Box 10156, Wellington 6143. Emailed or faxed documents or applications are not acceptable. For a list of recognised training providers refer to Training Providers (Tuition and Assessment) [PDF, 116 KB]. Where a competence-based qualification has not been provided, employer references giving specific details of appropriate electrical work experience obtained, is required to be submitted with a registration application. Details of the supervisor's license number and signature are required on the reference. The Electricity Act 1992 directs that persons must hold registration and a practising licence to undertake prescribed electrical work, which is defined in Schedule 1 of the Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010. 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