Why Study "Electrical Safety Training (Level 3)"

Electrical Safety Training (Level 3) at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is a one-day safety training course designed for individuals who are new to the electrical industry. The course is particularly relevant to people applying for a Training Limited Certificate (TLC) or Limited Certificate (LC) through the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) in New Zealand. Students learn essential electrical safety practices and practical testing procedures to support safe work in the electrical industry.

Key Benefits

• Develops foundational knowledge of electrical safety and safe working practices.

• Provides practical training in testing electrical equipment and systems for safety.

• Supports applicants who need electrical safety training for EWRB-related registration requirements.

• Short one-day programme suitable for individuals seeking targeted industry training.

• No minimum academic entry requirements are specified on the course webpage.

• Successful completion leads to the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) Electrical Safety Training award.

Program Structure

The course is delivered as a one-day, full-time training programme.

• Level of Study: Level 3

• Campus Location: Windermere Campus, Tauranga, New Zealand

• Mode of Learning: Onsite, practical training

• Duration: One day, full-time

• Timetable: Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm (subject to change)

• Total Credits: 2

• Main Topics:

  • Safe Working Practices

  • Testing for Safety

• Theory Component: Students complete a self-directed safe work practices theory workbook, which can be completed before or after the training course.

• First Aid and CPR: To be arranged through an external provider, where required.

Discipline / Specialisation

The course belongs to the Electrotechnology and Electrical discipline.

• Electrical safety and safe working practices

• Practical electrical safety testing

• Training relevant to EWRB electrical registration pathways

• No separate specialisations or strands are listed for this course.

Programme Highlights

• A focused, one-day electrical safety training programme.

• Practical testing activities combined with self-directed theory learning.

• Designed for individuals entering or preparing to work in the electrical industry.

• Relevant to applicants seeking a Training Limited Certificate (TLC) or Limited Certificate (LC) from the EWRB.

• November 2026 intake listed at the Tauranga location.

• Indicative domestic course fee: NZ$212.

• The course is listed as an industry-oriented training course.

Career Outcomes

After successfully completing the required training, students receive the EWRB Electrical Safety Training award. The course supports foundational safety preparation for individuals pursuing electrical industry work or registration-related requirements.

Potential career pathways include:

• Electrical trainee or prospective trainee.

• Electrical work across registration classes, from electrician to electrical appliance serviceperson, depending on the learner's qualifications, registration and applicable industry requirements.

This short course alone does not represent completion of a full electrician qualification or guarantee professional registration or employment in New Zealand.

Visa Requirements (International Students)

International students should confirm their eligibility and visa requirements directly with Toi Ohomai and Immigration New Zealand before applying.

• The course is a one-day training programme and is not presented as a full-time, long-duration international qualification.

• The course webpage does not establish that this training independently qualifies a student for a New Zealand student visa.

• Visa eligibility depends on the intended study purpose, course eligibility, and the applicable immigration requirements.

• Students should confirm whether the course is available for international enrolment and which visa category, if any, is appropriate.

• International students should check the current entry, English-language and supporting documentation requirements with the institution before making travel or enrolment arrangements.

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

The following information reflects the course details available on the Toi Ohomai website as of September 2026.

• Next listed intake: 20 November 2026.

• Location: Windermere Campus, Tauranga.

• Duration: One day, full-time.

• Credits: 2.

• Entry criteria: No minimum academic requirements are specified.

• First Aid Requirement: Applicants must present a copy of a current First Aid Certificate from a one-day practical first aid course equivalent to unit standards 6401/6402 or 26551/26552.

• Students without a current First Aid Certificate are advised to arrange training through an external provider, such as Red Cross or St John.

• Applicants who have an EWRB letter detailing registration requirements should provide it with their application, as this can help the institution identify any additional requirements.

• English Language Requirement: The listed Level 3 requirement is IELTS General or Academic score of 5, with no band score lower than 5, or an accepted equivalent under the institution's English proficiency requirements.

• Fees and Funding: The indicative fee listed is NZ$212 for domestic students. The final fee may vary depending on applicable course materials, GST, student levies or other fee considerations.

• StudyLink: The course does not meet the requirements for student loan or allowance applications through StudyLink.

• International Fee: A specific international student fee is not established in the available course information. International applicants should confirm the applicable fee and enrolment eligibility with Toi Ohomai.

• Intake dates and timetables may change, so students should verify the current information before applying.