New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Subject area

Electrical Engineering

Qualification

Duration

1

1 Year

Total student fees

$3,096

over 1 Year - details

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About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the electrical industry with people who have introductory knowledge that underpins safe electrical installation, testing, commissioning, and servicing of electrical installations and equipment.

The qualification provides pre-entry foundation knowledge of electrical engineering and is suitable for those who wish to enter the industry and who do not yet have an electrical apprenticeship agreement.

Graduates of this qualification are not electricians but will have an operational and theoretical knowledge of electricity production, distribution, and utilisation, and can carry out a limited range of prescribed electrical work safely and ethically under general supervision in accordance with the Electricity Act 1992.

Key Information for Students

Entry Requirements

Minimum requirements

NCEA (Level 1) in Mathematics, English, and Physics or General Science or If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), Ara will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency. rements: IELTS 5.0 Academic (no lower than 5.0 in any subtest).

Detailed requirements

See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.


Duration

1 Year


Tuition Fees

Annual Total qualification
Student fees
(what you pay)
$3,096 $3,096
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
$8,863 $8,863
Total $11,959 $11,959

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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.


Student Success

90%


National Graduate Outcomes

Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:

Median earnings N/A
Earnings range N/A
In employment N/A
In further study N/A
On a benefit N/A

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Contact details

Main Campus Office

Free phone: 0800 242 476
Phone: (03) 940 8669
Fax: (03) 366 6544
Email: info@ara.ac.nz
Web: http://www.ara.ac.nz

Please contact the provider for details of where this qualification is offered.

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