Electrical Service Technician Registration

Information Sheet 03/01

5 October 2001

Contents

• Registration Requirements
• Applying for Registration
• Notes

Under the Electricity Act 1992 Electrical Service Technician (EST) registration is required for a person to carry out prescribed electrical work, involving the maintenance of electrical appliances, in their own right.

EST registrations are normally issued with one of the following limitations:

1. The maintenance of electrical appliances rated up to 230 volts, single phase supplied via plug and flexible cord.
2. The maintenance and replacement of electrical appliances and fittings rated up to 460 volts including their disconnection from and reconnection to permanent wiring.

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Registration Requirements

For registration with the limitation of i above the requirements are:

• Completion of a minimum of 18 months experience on prescribed electrical work including 2000 hours (approx. 12 months) servicing the electrical aspects of 230 volt plug-in appliances; and
• A pass of the EST A practical assessment and written examination.

For registration with the limitation of ii above the requirements are:

1. Completion of a minimum of 18 months experience on prescribed electrical work that includes:
   1. 1000 hours (approx. 6 months) servicing the electrical aspects of 230 volt plug-in appliances; and
   2. 1000 hours (approx. 6 months) replacing or servicing the electrical aspects of appliances over 230 volts (up to 460 volts rating) and fittings of an electrical installation;
2. A pass of the EST A practical assessment and written examination; and
3. A pass of the EST B practical assessment and written examination.

A person holding EST registration with a limitation of i above is exempt from items 1(a) and 2 above.

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Applying for Registration

Please send:

• A completed application form;
• A work-history statement from the employer(s), providing details of the applicants electrical work experience and the duration of that experience; and
• An application/registration fee, plus a practising licence fee if appropriate.

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Notes

1. New Zealand obtained experience is required to be under a supervisor of electrical work.
2. The application/registration fee is $103.00 (GST incl.).
3. The practising license fee is on a "pro rata" basis (see fee schedule on the application form). Make cheques payable to the "Electrical Workers Registration Board".
4. An annual practising licence is required where prescribed electrical work is to be undertaken for payment or reward to you or any other person.
5. Send applications to the Electrical Workers Registration Board, PO Box 10156, Wellington. Please allow 10 working days for processing.

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