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Electrical Inspector

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Are you a registered electrician looking to become registered as an inspector? This 12 week evening course will get you there.

Comprising the practical and theoretical components of becoming a registered electrical inspector, this 12 week evening course prepares you to sit an external examination set by the EWRB. Practical assessments are completed at Bay of Plenty Polytechnic.

Classes take place on Monday evenings from 5.30-9.30pm and on one full Saturday (to be negotiated).

Content Details

The programme covers the following:

  • Knowledge and application of current electrical legislation, standards, and codes of practice
  • Use of electrical test instruments for inspection purposes
  • Inspection of electrical installations
  • Recording of inspection results

Both theoretical and practical, the programme has an emphasis on responsibilities, inspection, safety, protection testing and recording of results.

The practical aspects cover visual, physical and instrumental testing of installations in a variety of specialised and hazardous areas.

Entry

You must be registered with the Electrical Workers Registration Board as an electrician.

English Language Requirements
If you are an overseas student or a new resident and English is not your first language, please note that study at tertiary level requires both written and oral participation.

You will be required to have an IELTS score of 5.5 or TOEFL score of 500.

Indicative Fees

  • $1,127 incl. course related costs

The standard published fee is applicable for New Zealand citizens and permanent residents only.

An international fee is payable for non New Zealand citizens/permanent residents.

Qualifications Gained

On successful completion of the programme you will receive unit standards towards registration as an Electrical Inspector.