Connexis offers specialised, practical short courses and NZQA-accredited qualifications delivered via block courses or tailored on-site training by experienced industry professionals.
We offer a range of short courses. Select from our List below or scroll to explore
This course is designed to equip trainees with the knowledge and skills to recognize the causes of back injuries in the workplace and implement effective methods for prevention. Back injuries are a common concern, and understanding their causes is essential for fostering a safe and injury-free work environment
Participants will learn how to prepare for, accept, and work safely under a permit, as well as carry out the necessary controls and procedures at the end of a work period or upon completion of tasks.
NZQA #17588
This unit standard enables participants to explain work permit procedures and requirements, ensure the need for a work permit is properly identified and the worksite is prepared accordingly, issue a work permit; monitor and close the work permit, and audit work permits.
Recommended for Supervisors, stand-by-person, workers entering confined spaces as well as rescue personnel.
NZQA #17599, #18426, #25510
The course covers requirements of Occupational Health and Safety, current codes of practice, best practice guidelines and ensures your team have the skills required to be competent plant operators in the electricity industry
Combo Refresher: Truck Loader Crane, Elevated Work Platform and Rescue
Truck Loader - Cranes
This course covers the requirements for any work to be undertaken in confined space in the infrastructure industry, such as, pipelines, aqueducts, siphons, intake chambers, screen structures, access chambers, pump wet wells, tanks, reservoirs, excavations and tunnels
This courses covers theory and practical requirements for operating a truck loader crane in accordance with the crane association safety manual and the work safe code of practice for load lifting and rigging.
This course combines two different NZQA Unit Standards into one course. It is a nationally accredited course that covers theoretical and practical aspects of using a harness. Providing you with the skills to correctly identify equipment, carry out pre-use checks, identify and control hazards when using a full body harness and requirements of a rescue plan
NZQA #23229
This course combines two different NZQA Unit Standards into one course. It is a nationally accredited course that covers theoretical and practical aspects of using a harness. Providing you with the skills to correctly identify equipment, carry out pre-use checks, identify and control hazards when using a full body harness and requirements of a rescue plan
NZQA #23229, #17600, #15757
At the end of this course trainees will be able to describe procedures for rescue from an electrical structure, carry out rescue of a victim from an electrical structure and report a rescue from an electrical structure
NZQA #1705 | Optional Standard NZQA #10507, #10509
This course is suitable for those planning, installing and operating fall arrest systems and supervising staff working at height
Tailored for individuals involved in the Electricity Supply Industry or those managing work activity, particularly permit holders, this training is designed to enhance your proficiency and deepen your commitment to safety.
The training is specifically designed for individuals actively involved in the Electricity Supply industry or those overseeing work activity. It aims to not only enhance your proficiency, but also deepen your commitment to safety protocols.
Power CO High Voltage Isolation & Access Procedures
This training course provides essential knowledge on planning and coordinating high-voltage work. It covers key safety aspects such as hazard identification, risk management, isolation procedures, testing to confirm de-energisation, earthing, short-circuiting, permit systems, tagging, and working on or near electrical equipment.
This Course covers the requirement for working near a low voltage electrical underground network
NZQA #10507, #10508, #18038, #10543
This course will cover the safe operation of any vehicle or machinery associated with EWP. Participants will understand the relevant guidelines, regulations and codes of practice to operate an EWP.
NZQA #23966 | Select up to 1 | NZQA #23960, #23961, #23962, #23963, #23964
This course covers the requirements for work involving access to any pole, including work near a low voltage electrical overhead network and installation of overhead telecommunications equipment
NZQA #10507, #10508, #18038, #10509, #23229, #17025 | or | NZQA #25045 | Optional Standard NZQA #15757
Vector WTC 5: LV Service Connection & Streetlight Works
Vector Work Type Competency | Entry into a Restricted area: Distribution and Zone substations, distribution transformers, pit pillars and tuds where no exposed conductors are present.
Vector Work Type Competency | Entry to restricted Network areas where live exposed conductors are present.
Vector Work Type Competency | Holder is able to receive permits, manage worksites and access the high voltage network.
Vector Work Type Competency | Installation, connection and disconnection of customer overhead and underground LV service connections.
This Network Safety Induction training is required for any person that requires access to any part of the we* Electricity Network, which includes any substation, pole, structure, fixtures or fittings or for any person working within the Minimum Approach Distances that require Asset Owner permission as per NZECP 34.
The EWRB Competency course is an approved course for New Zealand Registered Electrical Workers who need to complete a competency course before renewing their practicing licence.
