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Zero fees course electrical and electronics technology, electrical apprenticeship and electronics technician pre-trade course, electrotechnology and telecommunications qualifications, national certificates
in electrical and electronic engineerng, electrical service technician est-a course
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Electotechnology is the terminology we apply to the industry that produces a huge range of electrical, electronics and telecommunications products and services. As the world increasingly depends upon modern technology, the demand
for highly paid people to work in this dynamic industry has never been greater. It's an exciting industry that provides great jobs, great money and the potential to travel the world.
The industry offers opportunities to educated young men and women with good problem solving skills to construct, install, test and maintain products, services and information systems.
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These are some of the electrotechnology fields you could work in:
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Aircraft avionics
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Automotive electrical & electronics
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Computer hardware & peripherals
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Consumer electronic products
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Data communications
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Electrical apprenticeship
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Electrical supply
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Environmental monitoring
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Film and theatre
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- Industrial measurement & control
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Marine-air navigation
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Medical electronics
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Music & sound
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Office automation
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Radio & television
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Sales & marketing
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Scientific research
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Security installation
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Telecommunications
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Video entertainment
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Qualification Overview
This is a 42-week full-time programme that provides a comprehensive understanding of the theory and practical skills required to meet employment outcomes at 'entry level technician' in the field of electrotechnology. The qualification was designed
in consultation with representatives of the NZ electrotechnology industry to meet pre-employment training requirements. Approximately 40% of the programme is comprised of practical experiments and assignments.

The programme includes three pre-trade qualifications recognised by all sectors of the electrotechnology industry. These are:
- The National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (level 2)
- The National Certificate in Electronic Engineering (level 3)
- Electrical Service Technician-A (EST-A) limited registration
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Programme Content
The Certificate in Applied Electronics Technology covers a comprehensive range of foundation subjects based on New Zealand Qualifications Framework unit standards in the fields of Electrical
Engineering, Electronic Engineering and Telecommunications. The major subjects are:
The pre-entry criteria and a detailed list of the course content, including the 45 National Qualifications Framework unit standards (190 credits) assigned to the programme is published in
the the Electec College Course Information booklet. See the link at the bottom of this page.
NZ domestic student fee: This is a ZERO fees course for NZ domestic students.
This course is Zero Fees course for New Zealand domestic students. A domestic student is defined as a citizen of New Zealand (including Cook Islands, Tokelau, or Niue students who has New Zealand citizenship), or a citizen or
permanent resident of Australia residing in NZ, or a citizen of any other nationality who holds a current NZ Residents Permit.
International student fee: NZ $14,995 (inclusive 12.5% NZ Goods & Service Tax)
Details of the evidence required is published on the Enrolment Application page of this website and we will also mail you this form with the College Information Pack.
| Course Dates 2011: |
| 14 February - 02 December 2011 |
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