Trainee Limited Certificate (TLC) – Safety Training
Details
This unit standard bundle delivers the mandatory safety training required by the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) for people applying for, or working under, a Trainee Limited Certificate (TLC).
It equips learners with essential electrical safety knowledge and the practical understanding needed to work safely under the supervision of a registered electrical worker.
This bundle is ideal for new entrants working toward an electrical trade role who must complete safety training within the first 3 months of receiving (or applying for) a TLC.
| Credits | 3 |
|---|---|
| Study Type | Self-paced online learning. |
| Duration | Allow up to 8 weeks part-time to complete both unit standards. |
| Start | Enrol when ready — begin immediately. |
| Assessment | Online assessments for each standard. On successful completion, you will be awarded 3 credits in Total |
| Cost | $190 (incl. GST) |
This course is suitable for:
New entrants working in roles involving electrical work
Trainees applying for or holding a Trainee Limited Certificate (TLC)
Anyone working under the supervision of a licensed electrical worker
Employers needing staff trained to meet EWRB safety requirements
Included Unit Standards
This short course covers the two EWRB-approved unit standards required for the TLC:
- Unit Standard 30658
Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental electrical safety in the workplace.
Level: 2 Credits: 2 Delivery: Online
- Unit Standard 30657
Low-voltage electrical subcircuits and perform basic checks and tests to confirm isolation.
Level: 2 Credits: 1 Delivery: On job
What You Will Learn
Together, these standards give learners the knowledge and skills to:
- Understand key electrical safety principles
- Identify and manage common electrical hazards
- Safely isolate and test low-voltage equipment
- Work safely under supervision in an electrical environment
Important Note from EWRB
To legally perform electrical work in New Zealand as a trainee, you must:
- Hold or have applied for a Trainee Limited Certificate, and
- Complete approved safety training within 3 months of receiving that certificate.
You will also need to complete First Aid and CPR Unit Standards 6401 and 6402, provided by external First Aid training organisations.
Entry requirements
- You must be a Domestic Student
- You must hold, or have applied for, a Trainee Limited Certificate (TLC)
- You must be working under the supervision of a registered electrical worker
- Age: 16+
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