EWRB Electrical Regulations Exam Refresher Courseย
I WANT TO PASS MY EXAM
We’re here to make your EWRB exam simpler, faster and way less stressful.
The Trade Lab® electrical regulations exam refresher course prepares you to sit your Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) electrical regulations exam in easy-to-understand modules of easy-to-follow video lessons. We’ve bundled all the info you need into one place, so you don’t have to search through pages and pages of irrelevant content.
Big benefits of the Trade Lab® course
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All EWRB information in one place
When we Trade Lab® people sat our electrical regulations exams, just sourcing the info we needed took ages. And that was before we could start revising. To save you that kind of pain, we’ve bundled all the content you need into one easy video course.
Slam-dunk EWRB exam theory
Like you, we loved our apprenticeship – because it was hands-on, outdoors and practical. But it didn’t prepare us to sit electrical regulations exams. While the apprenticeship is an NZQA qualification, the exams are run by the EWRB – and they test the theory! Our exam refresher course makes the theory clear and easy to follow, so you can slam-dunk it on the day.
Tests, codes, standards and regulations … you’ve got this
Everyone’s eyes glaze over hearing things like ‘maximum voltage drop’. It’s hard to remember all the different tests, codes, standards and regs. We’ve simplified things, and only include the parts you actually need to know. By the time you’ve done your revision with Trade Lab®, you’ll be all over this stuff.
Feel motivated and confident for the EWRB exams
YYou know you’re a good tradie – and good enough to be a certifying electrician. But too many good people sit the exam and fail because they weren’t properly prepared. This is a waste of time and talent, not to mention moneymaking potential. That’s why we started TradeLab – to help electricians like you pass their certification exams, the first time.
Why get your electrician’s certificate?
When you get your electrician’s ticket, the sky’s the limit, and great things can happen.
· Become a registered electrician
· Work on bigger projects
· Have more independence
· Start your own business
· Earn more money
· Take on your own apprentices
After passing his certifying and tradesman exams, Trade Lab® founder Nik McIntosh did a Bachelor of Construction, then landed a job at BECA running the largest hydraulic engineering team in New Zealand. He is also leaned on to provide advice on industry matters and opinions by the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (PGDB).
Your electrician’s certificate is the beginning of a rewarding and epic career.
Why Trade Lab®?
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Learn from the experts
The purpose of the electrical regulations exam is to assess your ability to apply the Electricity Act, Electrical (Safety) Regulations, and NZS 3000 to specific situations. That’s what we do on a daily basis – nobody is better qualified to show you what you need to know and do to pass.
We will also help you avoid the three common mistakes most people make preparing for the EWRB exams by themselves:
Most people don’t give it enough time
The average successful candidate puts in 200 hours of study to prepare for the exam. It’s worth it.
Most people don’t do a refresher course
The Trade Lab® refresher course is the best way to get all the info you need at the time you most need it.
Most people don’t get proper guidance
We not only help you study for the exam, but we also give you tips and tactics for what to do (and not do) during the exam.
The team here at TradeLab hold some prestigious positions within the industry, and we actually practise what we preach. We use the same information you’ll be getting on this course ourselves, every day – designing buildings, specifying products, and providing advice to the EWRB.
I found TradeLab very useful. I definitely feel that I was much better off with these learning tools, and feeling confident in my answers during my exam. I don’t think I would have had the same confidence without the TradeLab learning tools. I would recommend this to everyone as a study aid for their exams!"
— Stephen Friday
What's in the electrical regulations exam refresher course?
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We will provide you with a structured course to help you pass the EWRB electrical regulations exam. You can access it wherever you are, whenever you want, on any device.
Let’s take a look at what you will learn in each of the 14 modules.
Module 1 – Overview
Before we kick into the theory, we will take you through an overview of things such as how to use the website, how to study and sit exams, and how to navigate codes and standards.
Module 2 – Open Book Resources Overview
We take you through the different legislation and standards you need to know, and how to navigate them efficiently so that you can find the information quickly in your exam.
Module 3 – Legislation and Other Governing Documents
In this module we break down the Electricity Act, Electricity (Safety) Regulations, and Electrical Codes of Practice.
Module 4 – NZS 3000, Part 1: Scope Application and Fundamental Principles
We take you through Part 1 of NZS 3000, looking at things such as definitions, fundamental principles, design of an electrical installation, selecting and installation of electrical equipment, and verification.
Module 5 – NZS 3000, Part 2, Section 2: General Arrangement, Control, and Protection
We take you through the requirements for the arrangement and control of electrical installations, fault protection, protection against overcurrent, protection by residual current device (RCD), protection against both over- and undervoltage, and switchboards.
Module 6 – NZS 3000, Part 2, Section 3: Selection and Installation of Wiring Systems
We look at voltage drop requirements, identification, installation requirements, enclosure of cables, and underground and aerial wiring systems.
Module 7 – NZS 3000, Part 2, Section 4: Selection and Installation of Appliances and Accessories
In this module, we look at the connection of electrical equipment, socket outlets, lighting equipment and accessories, appliances producing hot water or steam, and motors.
Module 8 – NZS 3000, Part 2, Section 5: Earthing Arrangements and Earthing Conductors
We look at the requirements of earthing functions, earthing system parts, earthing arrangements, and equipotential bonding.
Module 9 – NZS 3000, Part 2, Section 6: Damp Situations
We look at the requirements for installations near baths, showers, pools and spas.
Module 10 – NZS 3000, Part 2, Section 7: Special Electrical Installations
We look at safety devices and extra-low voltage (ELV) installations.
Module 11 – NZS 3000, Part 2, Section 8: Verification
We look at electrical installation testing requirements.
Module 12 – NZS 3000 Appendices
We look at circuit protection, circuit arrangements and cable sizing.
Module 13 – General Knowledge and Electrical Theory
We look at typical general knowledge questions that are asked in the exam.
Module 14 – Standards Other than NZS 3000
We look at other standards that have been provided as open book resources from time to time.
The Trade Lab® material is a great confidence boost to help you solidify everything you need to pass the exam. It’s presented in a timely and easy-to-follow manner, and doesn’t waste time with fluff: it just goes straight to what you need and uncomplicates everything."
— Benjamin Ra
Your instructor
Nik McIntosh - Founder
Hi there! I’m Nik McIntosh, owner and instructor here at Trade Lab®.
I am a certifying plumber and gasfitter and an associate director at Beca. I’m responsible for running the hydraulic engineering discipline across New Zealand and Australia.
I’ve been in the industry since 2005 and in the hydraulic engineering field since 2010. During this time I have also completed a Bachelor of Construction, graduating as a Senior Scholar in 2016.
I’m a firm believer that you and I, as participants in this industry, have the ability to impact its future for the better. And that collectively we can achieve this through collaboration, education, open conversation, and removing the barriers preventing people from getting the best information. I am incredibly passionate about this industry and its impact on the community around us.
Who is this refresher for?
Everyone who is sitting the EWRB Electrical Regulations Exam.
Who is this refresher NOT for?
Everyone who is sitting their Electrical Installer Theory.
Frequently Asked Questions
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When does the course start and finish?ย
The course starts when you purchase it you'll have access for six months. It is a completely self-paced online course, and you can drop back into any subject module as many times as you want, at any time during your studies.
What if I am unhappy with the course?ย
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied for whatever reason, reach out to us in the first 14 days and we will give you a full refund.ย
Can I find this information for free online?ย
Not really โ certainly not easily! We trawled for weeks through heaps of textbooks, official publications, standards docs and legislation so you donโt have to.
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What format is the content delivered in?
Mostly video, because it works best. You get video instruction and step-by-step walkthroughs of every major topic. There are some aspects that are text-based, with quizzes all the way through to make sure you’re on track.
Is my credit card secure?
Credit card security is extremely important to us. We have partnered with Stripe to handle the billing and provide a secure socket layer, 128-bit encryption. So feel comfortable knowing your transaction is 100% completely protected from bad guys.
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