Connecting the future
For Electrical Apprenticeships
5 Day Residential Programme
The Electrical Training Company Ltd
Registered and accredited with NZQA as a PTE.
Audited by NZQA and EWRB (Electrical Workers Registration Board).
Our Martynsfield premises comply with Resource Management Act and the Auckland City Council,
including an A-rating for kitchen hygiene.
We maintain a comprehensive hazard management database.
Available Nationwide
Gateway Programme
www.etco.co.nz
What you need to participate
etco*
has been employing and
training New Zealand’s best electrical
Prizes for students who excel:
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apprentices since 1991 and in that
time we have continuously improved
the apprenticeship process.
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A day (or two) with an etco* coordinator/host company
if you are the right person to get the most out of our
visiting apprentices at various worksites.
programme.
Employment options in the etco* group apprenticeship
Pass an aptitude test which your Gateway teacher will
scheme.
Now we bring you the five day
Unit standards covered (10 credits)
residential etco* Gateway
15851v4 (3 credits) - Demonstrate knowledge of electrical safety
Programme
An interview with your Gateway teacher to help you decide
and safe working practices for electrical workers.
17804v5 (2 credits) - Test single phase electrical appliances
Have achieved at least 12 credits in each of English & Maths
The following personal items (we provide work clothes for you to
& Science from L1 NCEA, and working towards L2 NCEA in
wear during the day):
the same subjects
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Casual clothes for wearing at night
Please note we require you to achieve 8 credits in English &
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Belt for work trousers
Maths & Science (preferably Physics) prior to employment
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Recreational/sports clothes
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Recreational/sports shoes and socks
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2 or 3 towels and facecloths
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Prescription medicine, if required
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Hairbrush
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Toothbrush/toothpaste
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Soap and shampoo
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Shaving gear
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Antiperspirant/deodorant
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Enclosed shoes for the workshop
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Positive enthusiastic attitude
with us.
What will you do on the course?
electrotechnology engineering construction and testing skills
much like your school rules.
You will experience practical electrical work in a safe and secure
There will be assignments to complete in the evening.
You will be expected to join in all planned activities; whether
standard etco* requirements; aptitude tests, residency, restricted
manual drivers licence).
Programme details
Martynsfield, our Auckland venue, is a purpose built training facility
located at the base of the Bombay hills, thirty minutes south of
central Auckland.
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Delivery of electrical unit standards.
With six acres of grounds, woodlands and scenic reserve, it is the
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Get to listen to successful electricians who host our
perfect place to prepare for your apprenticeship.
apprentices.
Accommodation is provided in separate rooms.
Q & A time with etco* recruitment personnel and etco*
The ample lounge and dining areas provide a friendly environment
apprentices.
to get to know your classmates and instructors.
Experience the famous etco* aptitude test. We recommend
There are laundry facilities which you will be able to use.
you brush up beforehand so go online to www.etco.co.nz
All meals will be provided for the duration of the course.
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for links to practice sites.
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Electrical workshops
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Graduation.
it be a morning run around our beautiful grounds, keeping
your room tidy, keeping yourself smart at all times and
Where will you stay?
Other venues are of a similar standard.
employment with etco*.
What to bring
You will need to follow the etco* House Rules which are pretty
If you excel you will be offered employment with etco* (subject to
in your exclusion from the house and may jeopardize future
provide.
16973v4 (5 credits) - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of
environment.
The house rules must be followed. Any contravention may result
having your breakfast on time each morning before the day’s
programme gets under way.
Workshop
You need to bring sturdy enclosed footwear to gain entrance to our
workshop.
We will provide you with the tools to use and appropriate workshop
clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE).
House Rules
When will the course run?
For Programme dates and locations please refer to our Gateway
page at etco.co.nz for the latest information
Graduation of this programme includes completion of course work,
as well as your behaviour from the time you leave your place of
residence until the time you return to your residence. We have been
entrusted with your welfare so we will not tolerate any behaviour
that is disrespectful or that could endanger the safety of yourself or
other house members.
Connecting the future
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