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Gain employment or promotion in the electrical and electronics industries. You can start with an introductory programme to get your career going, or turn your existing experience into a formal qualification. Bay of Plenty Polytechnic is sponsored by Schneider Electric.

Find out more about our Electrotechnology & Electrical programmes:

National Certificate in Electrical Engineering Level 2

Power into a career in the electrical and electronics industry. This course of study will give you the qualification you need to further your training at a higher level, and you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to work safely in the electrical field. Get all the information about this programme

National Certificate in Electrical Engineering Level 3

This course of study gives you the qualification you need to gain employment as an apprentice electrician, and then work towards full electrical registration. Get all the information about this programme

National Certificate in Electronic Engineering Level 3

Get a great job in the electronics industry with this full time course of study. Once you've successfully completed the programme you'll be able to work as an apprentice technician in telecommunications, and consumer and industrial electronics. Get all the information about this programme

National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Electrician for Registration) Level 4

If you're already working in the electrical industry, this course of study will support your development for registration as an electrician. You'll learn all the practical skills and theoretical knowledge prescribed by the Electrotechnology Industry Training Organisation (ETITO) and Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB). Get all the information about this programme

New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electrical) Level 6

This course of study provides you with the skills and knowledge you need for a career in electrical engineering. Graduates of engineering diplomas enter careers in industries as diverse as aerospace, defence, power generation and energy, as well as the manufacturing of industrial and domestic products, taking roles at senior technical or supervisory level. Get all the information about this programme

Short courses

Electrician Theory Refresher

If you're preparing to sit the external EWRB exam for Electrical Registration and need to brush up on your knowledge of electrical theory, this three day study course will be just the ticket. Get all the information about this programme

Electrician Regulations Refresher

Refresh your knowledge of the current electrical regulations and relevant electrical standards and prepare to sit the external EWRB examination for electrical registration. Get all the information about this programme

Electrical Safety Refresher

Is your EWRB-required safety training current for electrical registration? In just one, five-hour study course you can meet your obligations and have peace of mind. Get all the information about this programme

Electrical Service Technician/Appliance Serviceperson/Appliance Serviceperson (Endorsed)

This course of study will suit you if you already have some experience in an electrical workplace. Once you've successfully completed the course and a term of practical on-the-job experience, you'll be legally qualified to work on a range of electrical appliances. You'll also be endorsed to disconnect and reconnect fixed-wired appliances. Get all the information about this programme

Electrical Practical Skills

This course of study is designed to satisfy the requirements of EWRB for the assessment of Stage 3 Practical Skills. This mainly applies to people with overseas qualifications who are applying for New Zealand registration. Get all the information about this programme

Electrical Inspector

Are you a registered electrician looking to become registered as an inspector? This 12 week evening course will get you there. Get all the information about this programme