About this course

This course gets you ready to pass the EAS examination, including the practical assessment required by the EWRB.

Once you get your EAS registration, you'll be able to carry out maintenance, testing and supervision of work on appliances and equipment designed to connect to single-phase supply by flexible cord and plug, rated at no more than 250 volts.

Our tutors will guide you through the theory and hands-on practical work you need to get registered and start working on electrical appliances professionally.

Course requirements

Complete 60 hours of self-study then attend a 4-day theory and practical (Tuesday to Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm), plus an examination day.

EAS Course prerequisites: You must be either a New Zealand citizen, a New Zealand resident or hold a current work permit to enrol on an EWRB Registration course with us. Previous electrical work experience is strongly recommended.

There are no prerequisites required for the EAS course and examination. However, to be eligible for registration (unless exempted by the EWRB), candidates will need to demonstrate to the EWRB that they have completed 18 months of practical training/experience as an Electrical Appliance Serviceperson while holding a Trainee Limited Certificate (TLC).

Important Update: From 1 September 2026, the EAS registration class limits of work will expand to include the disconnection and reconnection of fittings to which fixed wired appliances are connected. The EASQ (Electrical Appliance Serviceperson Qualified) registration class has been merged into EAS as of 4 August 2025.

Your pathway to EAS licence

To get your practising Electrical Appliance Serviceperson licence, you'll need to complete this process. You can do the Competence Programme after 18 months of holding a Trainee Limited Certificate. Start with Safety Training for Limited Certificates (TLC), which includes 5 online assessments and a 1-day block course. Then, complete the EAS Course with 60 hours pre-study and a 4-day block course. After that, sit your exam with ASPEQ for 1 day. Once this course has been completed, and you have sat your exam with ASPEQ, EWRB will provide you with your official results. Next, complete the Competence Programme, which includes an EWRB e-learning module and 1-day block course. Finally, apply for your registration and licence with the EWRB.

What you will learn

  • First Aid & CPR 
  • Safe electrical practices for appliance work
  • Electrical systems and how they work
  • Cable types and applications
  • Electrical legislation that applies to your work
  • Electric motors and motor starters
  • Practical electrical work - testing appliances up to 250 volts
  • Connection and disconnection of electrical fittings
  • Testing and certification of appliances and equipment 

Key Information

Duration: 4 days

Cost: $1,095 incl GST

Campuses running this course:

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23 February 2026 – Hornby, Christchurch
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16 March 2026 – Dunedin
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28 April 2026 – Hornby, Christchurch
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