Global Trade eXchange are offering the New Zealand Electrical Gap Training Program as a part of a wider Commonwealth trade exchange program to qualified Canadian Electricians.

 

We will assist you in gaining the NZ Electrical Registration and License, as well as preparing you for work in New Zealand before you leave Canada. We will support you through the required steps taking the stress and inconvenience out of this timely process, avoiding weeks of potential complications.

 

New Zealand contractors are looking for Electricians who are New Zealand Registered and licensed, both of which are difficult to obtain for many overseas candidates while living outside of New Zealand.

 

Qualified Canadian Electricians are now able to attend our New Zealand Gap Training Program in Canada that will enable them to become EWRB registered in line with NZ requirements prior to moving, significant job offers are available in NZ on successful completion of the program.

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The EWRB (Electrical Workers Registration Board) was established in 1992 to promote safety for all New Zealander's by ensuring the competence of electrical and electronic workers. The Board consists of seven members from around New Zealand, representing both
trade and the public. Five members are registered electrical workers and two are lay members. All are appointed by the Minister for Building and Construction. Professional and administrative support for the Board is provided by the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment.

 

The New Zealand Electrical Licensing Program covers the following modules:

 

•  Electrical Safe Working Practice and Risk Assessment - New Zealand Context

•       Multiple Earth Neutral System and New Zealand Wiring Standards - New Zealand Context

•  Electrical Testing and Verification - New Zealand Context

•       Electricity Act

•       Electrical Safety Regulations

•       ECP 34 Safe Working Distances

•       AS/NZS 3760:2010

•       AS/NZS 3003:2011
   

Conditions:

 

•  Have a minimum of 4 years work experience within which they have obtained the  skills in paragraph 1(2) of Clause 1 of    Schedule 1 of the Electricity Regulations 1997.

•       Pass the 3rd stage theory examination in the subject matter detailed in paragraph (a) of Clause 2 of Schedule 1 of the Electricity Regulations 1997.

•  Pass a regulations examination in the subject matter detailed in paragraph (b) of Clause 2 of Schedule 1 of the Electricity Regulations 1997.

•       Pass the 3rd stage practical assessment or practical examination in the subject matter detailed in paragraph (c) of Clause 2 of Schedule 1 of the Electricity Regulations 1997.

•       Complete the safety instruction requirements of Clause 3 of Schedule 1 of the Electricity Regulations 1997.