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Electrical Appliance Serviceperson

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The UCOL Electrical Appliance Serviceperson qualification allows the holder to work on 250 volt plug-in appliances.

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Locations: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North

Duration: 6 consecutive Fridays
*During the week of Easter Friday, the programme will run on Thursday 17 April 2025. During the week of ANZAC, the programme will run on Thursday 24 April 2025.

**During the week of Matariki Public Holiday this programme will instead run on Wednesday 18 June 2025.

Dates:
7 Apr 2025 - 16 May 2025*
26 May 2025 - 4 July 2025**

Domestic Fees: *
$728.00

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Additional Fees
Compulsory course costs may apply.

* Fees are indicative only, and are inclusive of the student services levy and GST (goods and services tax). The fee shown is for one year of study.

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The Electrical Appliance Serviceperson qualification (EAS) allows the holder to work on 250 volt plug-in appliances. The course meets the requirements of the theory and practical assessment component of the qualification. 

The types of work an Electrical Appliance Serviceperson is permitted to carry out are:

  • the maintenance of appliances that have an electrical rating of not more than 250 volts and are supplied by plug and flexible cord; and
  • the testing of work described above
  • the supervision of any work described above

How to Enrol
To apply for EAS complete the UCOL Enrolment Form and the EWRB Practical Application Form.

Please note that the places are limited.

To find out more about possible job prospects and salaries for Electricians, see careers.govt.nz

The programme covers;

  • Basic knowledge and understanding of electrical circuits
  • Electrical conductors
  • Electrical insulators
  • Electrical fittings
  • Electrical appliances
  • Electrical measuring instruments
  • Radio and television interference suppression
  • Basic first aid
  • CPR
  • Flexible cords
  • Electrical appliance testing
  • Protection devices
  • Electrical safety of personnel
  • Dangers of electric shock
  • Electricity regulations

In New Zealand all people who engage in prescribed electrical work, must be registered or covered by the provisions under the Electricity Act 1992, or the Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010.

UCOL provides courses to prepare learners in obtaining these certificates. It is necessary for a learner to pass a theory examination and to be assessed in a number of practical skills as set out by the Electrical Workers Registration Board. However, you must complete 18 months practical training requirements to gain the full qualification.

This page is for people enrolling on the Electrical Appliance Serviceperson (EAS) course and exam.

Electrical Workers Registration Board Examinations
Note that UCOL no longer does the examination for this. Please refer to the EWRB Examinations page (external organisation).

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