MOTOR REWINDING

Where do I start?

Keen to become a motor rewinder? Then you’ll need to complete a motor rewinding apprenticeship. This
involves working alongside a motor rewinder to achieve the National Certificate in Electrical Engineering [Motor
Rewinding and Repair] [Level 4].

What’s it all about?

Motor rewinders turn up wherever motors are used in industry – stripping down and re-building machines as
small as a tennis ball, or bigger than a shipping container.

Motor rewinding involves a wide range of repairs including drills, grinders, water-blasters, generators, motors,
bearings, seals, connection and control boxes.

The qualification pathway

National Certificate in Electrical Engineering [Level 2]

National Certificate in Electrical Engineering [Motor Rewinding and Repair] [Level 4]*

*Note: There is no level 3 qualification for this sector. Motor rewinding apprentices move straight from the level 2
qualification to the level 4 qualification.

How do I get started in an apprenticeship?

If you’re keen to start a motor rewinding apprenticeship, the first step is to find a company who will take you on
as an apprentice. Look online, in the phone book and ask people you know if they’re aware of anyone looking
to take on an apprentice; or, you can contact an ETITO training manager, who may be able to put you in touch
with a suitable employer.

How long will it take?

A motor rewinding apprenticeship usually takes three years to complete.

How does an apprenticeship work?

An apprenticeship involves gaining unit standards that reflect the competencies required for the job. There are
two elements:

 Workplace learning: the practical element, which takes place on-the-job as you carry out everyday
tasks alongside your qualified workmates.

 Off-job learning: the academic element, which takes place in a classroom setting at a polytechnic
through night classes, block-courses, day-release, or by correspondence.

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 How am I assessed?

Just as there are two types of learning, there are two types of assessment:

Workplace assessment is when you demonstrate to your workplace assessor that you’re competent in a certain
unit standard. This is done by providing them with evidence that proves your competence. This evidence can
include: completion of evidence sheets, observation of your day-to-day work, manager’s verification, completion
of learning and assessment workbook work sheets, and verbal discussions.

Off-job assessment is handled by the training provider you’re studying with and is usually in the form of a test or
assignment, similar to when you were in school.

Who handles my workplace assessment?

Assessment of your on-job unit standards is usually carried out by your employer, supervisor or team leader –
who will have been trained by ETITO, and registered as a workplace assessor

What will it cost?

For each apprentice there’s an annual training management fee of $245 as well as training provider fees for off-
job training. The training management fee is covered by either the employer or the apprentice, and this is
usually negotiated when the apprenticeship begins.

Training provider fees are usually paid by the apprentice.

What assistance can I expect from ETITO?

Our dedicated customer service administrators provide a wide range of advice and office-based administrative
support for apprentices – from registering Training Agreements and arranging off-job training courses to sending
out progress reports and registering credits with the New Zealand Qualifications Authority [NZQA].

Additionally, ETITO’s national training manager network provides invaluable advice and support to apprentices
where it’s needed most – out in the field. Whether it’s helping you fill out a Training Agreement, sorting out any
concerns you may have or ensuring your Workplace Logbook is filled out correctly, our training managers are
here to help. Throughout the training process, ETITO training managers are always on hand to provide advice
and guidance.

To speak to the customer service administrator or training manager for your region, call ETITO on
09 525 2590 or visit www.etito.co.nz

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