About

This short course at Unitec Institute of Technology is Electrical Workers Registration Board approved competency-based training system which covers theory, regulations tuition and practical skills training and assessment required for the Associated Tradesperson (Plumber, Gasfitter and Plumber or Gasfitter) class of EWRB registration.

Overview

Outcome of this course

Candidates who complete all assessments in this short course will partially fulfil EWRB requirements for the Associated Tradesperson (Plumber, Gasfitter and Plumber or Gasfitter) class of registration. The course does not offer the written capstone examination required for registration.

Upon successful completion, Unitec Institute of Technology will submit your practical assessment record to EWRB and confirm your eligibility to sit an examination to the EWRB examination provider, ASPEQ.

Programme Structure

The course covers:

A formal training course for an Associated Tradesperson accredited by EWRB
Practical skill assessments
Instruction in safe working practices, testing, basic first aid and cardiac-pulmonary resuscitation, as approved by EWRB.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 5 days

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-07 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-11-24 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-17 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-04-11 00:00:00

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Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

This course is for:

Registered Plumbers and/or Registered Gasfitters who wish to carry out authorised electrical work, such as the installation of water heaters and the servicing of waste disposal units.
Please note, to gain this class of registration, EWRB will request a registration issued by the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (plumber or gasfitter or plumber/gasfitter).

To attend the course, you must have required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) gear, which includes safety (capped) footwear and safety glasses. We recommend that you bring your toolbox, which must include (but not limited to):

Tester
Wire strippers
Phillips screwdrivers
Flat blade screwdrivers
Diagonal (Side) cutters
Electrician’s pliers

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

1601 NZD / full

≈ 1601 NZD / full
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1160 NZD / full

≈ 1160 NZD / full

Living costs

Auckland

New Zealand

1400 - 2200 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Associated Tradesperson (Plumber, Gasfitter and Plumber or Gasfitter) Unitec Institute of Technology