New Zealand Electrician Licensing Exam and Practice Test
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This page collects the official facts about electrician licensing exams in New Zealand: exam name, authority, levels, official website, whether the question bank is public, the wiring code and the conductor size unit. Any field that has not been verified is marked "Not yet confirmed" instead of guessed.
Exam overview
EWRB registration examinations (Electrician and other registration classes)
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official name | Electrical Workers Registration Board examinations |
| Authority | Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB); exams delivered by Aspeq Limited |
| Levels | Electrician (stepped pathway Stages 1-3), Electrical Installer, Electrical Service Technician, Electrical Appliance Serviceperson, Associated Tradesperson, Electrical Inspector, Electrical Engineer, Line Mechanic |
| Format | Online multiple-choice at Aspeq centres; results within 24 h; NZ$149.50 + GST; after 3 fails in 3 months, 3-month stand-down; practical assessments also required |
| Official website | www.ewrb.govt.nz |
| Public question bank | Exam outline only |
| Question bank or outline | www.ewrb.govt.nz |
| Exam languages | English |
Wiring code and conductor unit
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Licensing model | Issued nationally |
| Wiring code | AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules, cited by the Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010 |
| Code family | AS_NZS_3000 |
| Edition | 2007 edition with amendments is understood to be the one cited in ESR 2010 Schedule 2. Not re-verified this session: legislation.govt.nz returned 403 |
| Code website | www.legislation.govt.nz |
| Conductor size unit | mm² |
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Every practice question cites the official regulation or official exam outline it is based on. No source, no question. Official or third-party question wording is never copied.
Sources
- https://www.ewrb.govt.nz/
- https://www.ewrb.govt.nz/courses-and-exams/exams-and-practical-assessments/
- https://www.ewrb.govt.nz/courses-and-exams/teaching-guidelines-and-resources/
- https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/electricity/
- AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules, cited by the Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010
FAQ
Is the electrician exam question bank public in New Zealand?
Current record: Exam outline only.
Does wiring in New Zealand use mm² or AWG?
Conductor size unit: mm².
Where do the practice questions come from?
Every question is an original practice question that cites the official regulation or official exam outline. Questions without a source are not published.