You'll complete both on-job training at your workplace and off-job theory learning through blended delivery. The programme structure means you learn while you work. This course includes 15 modules total, combining online theory learning and practicals. You'll use naturally occurring evidence from the workplace like job cards and service reports, verified by your supervisor or manager.
About this qualification
If you are looking to start a career in the electronic security industry, then this is a good starting point for you. It’s also a great next step if you hold the NZC in Electrotechnology (Level 3).
By gaining this qualification you’ll be able supervise staff on mid to large sized projects in the electronic industry, create electronic security solutions for your clients as well as provide site-wide leadership and manage relationships with stakeholders.
Trainees doing the core certificate in Electronic Security also have the option to enrol in one of the following additional strands:
- Electrical appliance serviceperson (endorsed)
- Electrical installer
How you'll learn
Entry requirements
Applicants must hold a NZ residency, permanent residency, or citizenship.
They must be employed in the Electronic Security industry. If they are undertaking the Service stand, they must have a supervisor holding a current EWRB practising licence at least of the same level of registration than the one you apply for.
They must also hold NCEA Level 1:
- 10 credits in Mathematics; and
- 10 credits in English; and
- 14 credits in General Science or Physics
- Or equivalent Outcome of Course or experience.
English Language entry requirement: Applicants must have sufficient competence in the English language to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English. This will be demonstrated by meeting the current NZQA requirements.
For the minimum English language requirements refer to the following website: https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/about-us/our-role/legislation/nzqa-rules/nzqf-related-rules/the-table/
Students aged 20+ years who do not hold the minimum entry requirements for a programme will be eligible to enrol as a student where their previous educational, work or life experience indicate that they have a reasonable likelihood of success. Students under the age of 20 who do not hold the required minimum entry requirements for a programme may also be eligible to enrol in exceptional circumstances. Such decisions will be made by the Director/Head of School.
Topics covered in the core certificate
- Professional and technical knowledge for emerging and converging technologies
- Advanced health & safety
- Installation of cable support systems
- Theory of electronic security system design
- Theory and development of data networking to support electronic security systems
- Advanced application of stakeholder engagement principles
- Diagnosis and repair of faulty electronic security systems
- Develop solutions for electronic security intruder alarm systems
Compulsory topics for the Electrical Appliance Serviceperson strand
- Knowledge and practical application for EWRB registration as an electrical appliance serviceperson EAS (endorsed)
- Servicing electrical or electronic goods
Compulsory topics for the Electrical Installer strand
- Servicing electrical or electronic goods
- Theory and practice for registration of electrical workers
- Knowledge and theory for EWRB registration for electrical installer or electrician
What you will learn
- Design electronic security solutions for clients
- Install and diagnose faults in electronic security systems
- Develop data networking to support electronic security systems
- Supervise staff on mid to large-sized projects
- Manage stakeholder relationships professionally
- Stay current with emerging and converging technologies
- Apply advanced health and safety practices
- Service electrical or electronic goods (optional strands only)
- Meet EWRB registration requirements for your chosen electrical strand (optional strands only)
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