Distribution Line Mechanic

To become a Distribution Line Mechanic, you must complete the following requirements:

Qualified pathway

• Complete a Distribution Line Mechanic competence-based training programme and obtained the relevant approved National Certificate or New Zealand Certificate that incorporates the New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply Line Mechanic Distribution (Level 4).

As part of the above Level 4 certificate, you must:

• Pass the Distribution Line Mechanic coursework and written examination;
• Complete approved Safety training within the prescribed time frame
  Safety training;
• Complete a Competence programme course this needs to be entered into our online system by your course provider (must be active and current at the time of applying for your practising licence)
  Competence programme course; and
• Complete 2 years (4000 hours) practical training/experience in the work of a Distribution Line Mechanic that is satisfactory to the Board.

IMPORTANT: Your New Zealand work experience MUST be completed while holding a Distribution Line Mechanic Trainee Limited Certificate.

Trainee Limited Certificates

Registration class

Line Mechanic Distribution

Minimum amount of work experience required

2 year (4000 hours)

Required work experience

Electrical work that is limited to the construction installation, maintenance of electricity distribution networks (and associated infrastructure) to consumer installations including

• Overhead and underground electric lines
• Components used in line construction such as poles and insulators
• Live line work
• Faults and fault response

You must provide the following documents in your application.

Certified proof of identity

• A certified copy of the front and back of your current New Zealand Driver’s Licence, or
• A certified copy of your Passport biographic page.

*Certified: Certification of your copied documents must be done by either a Justice of the Peace, a Public Notary, a Solicitor or NZ Court Registrar.

The official confirmation that the copies of your documents are identical to the original documents. The confirmation is issued by an authorised public authority or a Notary.

Certified qualification

• A certified colour copy of your official New Zealand or National Level 4 qualification certificate:
• New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply Line Mechanic Distribution (Level 4).

*Certified: Certification of your copied documents must be done by either a Justice of the Peace, a Public Notary, a Solicitor or NZ Court Registrar.

The official confirmation that the copies of your documents are identical to the original documents. The confirmation is issued by an authorised public authority or a Notary.

Passport quality photo

• A photo that meets the criteria for your ID card:
  • A face, head and shoulders shot, looking directly at the camera and less than 6 months old;
  • Plain, light coloured background;
  • No sunglasses, glasses with tinted lenses OR headwear that obscures your face;
  • 3:4 – width to height ratio, in full colour;
  • Between 50KB and 5MB in size (or printed image for paper applications);
  • Saved in .jpg or .jpeg format.
• Check that your photo meets the requirements here:
  Online photo checker – New Zealand passports

Payment details

You can pay for your application by credit or debit card. All payments made outside the New Zealand banking system must be made by credit card.