Certificate in Applied Electronics Technology  (NZQF Level 3)
 
neering, National Certificate Electronic Engineering

The Electrotechnology Industry



New Zero Fees

The Electrotechnology industry 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 environment has never been greater. It's an exciting industry that provides great jobs, great money and the potential to travel the world.

This industry offers opportunities to educate young men and women with good problem-solving skills to construct, install, test and maintain products, services and information systems. Electro technology technicians can transfer their skills to related fields such as computer service technician, or avionics technician. There is also an increasing demand for technicians to work in technical sales and customer relations. With experience, you may advance to supervisory and management positions, or you may aspire to set up your own businesses. The opportunities are bigger than you could ever imagine.
 

These are some of the electrotechnology fields you could work in:

  • Aircraft avionics
  • Automotive electrical & electronics
  • Computer hardware & peripherals
  • Consumer electronic products
  • Data communications
  • Electrical apprenticeship
  • Electrical supply
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Film and theatre
  • GPS navigation
  • Industrial measurement & control
  • Marine-air navigation
  • Medical electronics
  • Music & sound
  • Office automation
  • Radio & television
  • Sales & marketing
  • Scientific research
  • Security installation
  • Telecommunications
  • 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 as an apprentice, or '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 Appliance Serviceperson (EAS) limited registration

Programme Content

The Certificate in Applied Electronics Technology covers a comprehensive range of foundation subjects based on NZQF unit standards in the fields of Electrical Engineering and Electronic Engineering. The major subjects are:

The pre-entry criteria and a detailed list of the programme content, including the 45 New Zealand Qualifications Framework unit standards (177 credits) assigned to the programme is published in the the Electec College Course Information booklet that we provide in the College Information Pack.

Details of the evidence required with your enrolment application are published on the Enrolment Application page of this website, and we will also mail you this form with the College Information Pack.

 

NZ Domestic Student Fee:   This is a ZERO fees course for NZ domestic students.

A domestic student is defined as a citizen of New Zealand (including Cook Islands, Tokelau, or Niue students who have 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

Course Dates:
13 February - 30 November 2012

 

Full details of the course content, course fee and course related costs are published the College Information Pack.


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This is a zero fees, electrical and electronics training course to prepare graduates for an electrical apprenticeship, or trainee electronics technician role in the electrotechnology industry.



 
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