Line Mechanic
Available Pathways
ELECTRICITY SUPPLY (INTRODUCTORY)
NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATE IN ELECTRICITY SUPPLY (INTRODUCTORY)
Strands: Electricity Supply, and Telecommunications
IS THIS QUALIFICATION FOR YOU?
This is an entry level qualification. It is suitable for all entrants to the industry, whether they are working in a trade and technical role, or in an administrative capacity within the generation, distribution, transmission, Telecommunications or retail sectors of the Electricity Supply Industry.
LINE MECHANIC DISTRIBUTION
NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATE IN ELECTRICITY SUPPLE LINE MECHANIC DISTRIBUTION
IS THIS QUALIFICATION FOR YOU?
By choosing a career as a Line Mechanic, you are helping to keep the lights on, the computers running and the freezers cold. As a highly valued Line Mechanic, you will have a varied day-to-day in some of the most stunning locations in the country. Invest in your future and keep New Zealand’s power
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Optional Strand: in 33kV
Learn how to:
• Work in the electricity supply industry as a Line Mechanic in the distribution sector.
• Install, maintain and replace equipment at an intermediate level.
•Improve communication skills.
• Learn how to apply knowledge of electrical theory, and industry standards and procedures.
• If you choose to complete the optional strand, you will also be able to install and replace hardware associated with live low voltage lines.
TRANSMISSION LINE MAINTENANCE
NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATE IN ELECTRICITY SUPPLY (TRANSMISSION LINE MAINTENANCE) (LEVEL 4) WITH STRANDS IN LINE MECHANICS, AND STRUCTURE MAINTENANCE
Strands: Line Mechanics and Structure Maintenance
IS THIS QUALIFICATION FOR YOU?
The apprenticeship programme is designed to provide the electricity supply industry with people able to work in transmission line maintenance as a line mechanic or structure maintainer.
