NZ Electrician

• Course

  • https://www.manukau.ac.nz/study/short-courses/electrical-engineering-and-trades/electrical-registration-theory

  • The two courses are referred to as: Electrical Theory and Electrical Regulations.

• Past exams https://www.ewrb.govt.nz/becoming-an-electrical-worker/exams-and-practical-assessments/past-exam-papers/

• 2019 Electrician – Competency pathway National Certificate in Electrical Engineering –

(Electrician for Registration) Level 4.

* Requirements https://gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2017-go1984 cian

• Those seeking registration as an Electrician must have:
  • completed a Board-approved Electrician competency-based training programme.

• NZ owner electrical work WKS-17-energy-safety-COP-for-domestic-wiring-work.pdf

Notes

• Cable size tequirments TPS 3 core

  • Links: http://www.level.org.nz/energy/electrical-design/wiring/wiring-materials/ , Wellington+FreeAdvise

  • 1.0mm2 for lights
  • 2.5mm2 power outlets
  • 4.0mm2 high power, e.g. stove
• Electrical work allowed for the owner of a house in NZ

  • https://www.tradehq.co.nz/what-electrical-work-are-you-legally-allowed-to-diy-in-new-zealand/