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Electrical service technicians
Entitlement criteria
Competence-based pathway
Completed an Electrical Service Technician competence-based training programme and
obtained the relevant approved National Certificate. 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
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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.
The Electricity Act 1992 (external link) and the Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010 (external
link) .
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