ENTRIES OPEN - Master Electricians Excellence Awards
Thank you for entering the Master Electricians Apprentice Challenge 2024, in association with Etco.
The Master Electricians Apprentice Challenge is about giving apprentices an opportunity to further develop their skills, try new things, and learn something new. You will face things you are familiar with and things you’ve never seen before. Everyone who is competing is in the same boat – whether they are a first year or fourth year apprentice – the important thing is you give it a try.
Throughout the day you will compete in four modules, each of which is designed to test your abilities in certain areas of the trade this will including problem solving, following instructions and physical build.
This page will provide you with all the information you need to know for your day of competition. Please make sure you read all information provided.
What to bring:
Each competitor must provide the following tools for their own use during the challenge. Basic hand tools including, Multimeter, Screwdrivers, Pliers, measuring equipment, sockets/spanners, and anything you wish to use for general terminations.
It is recommended to bring your own Insulation resistance Tester, however there are limited testers available on the day. All specialist tools that are required to complete tasks will be provided.
Personal Protective Equipment:
All competitors must always provide and wear their own personal protective equipment during the challenge according to the below list. You will be judged on your safe working practices.
You are expected to bring your own:
- Safety Glasses
- Safety Boots
- Safety Gloves
- Long sleeves are recommended.
Dress Code
The challenge is open to the public, so it is important for you to project a favourable image. You are not only representing yourself, but your company, and the electrical industry. You should wear something that is practical and is acceptable for a customer to have you into their home or business.
Family, friends & colleagues
We invite you to extend an invitation to your employer/host, your whanau and friends, and anyone who may be interested to come along and watch all (or part) of the competition – they are very welcome to join us at any time during the day.
Need to contact us?
Email us at challenge@masterelectricians.org.nz or contact:
- Quintin Brake
- Challenge Project Manager: Technical
- 021 914 818
- Aoife Lakeman
- Event Manager – Master Electricians
- 021 194 1055
Time table for the day
7.45am Venue opens
8.00am Apprentices arrive, sign in
8.15am Judges briefing
8.30am Round 1 Challenge Commences
9.30am Break for judges marking and to reset modules
10.00am Round 2 Challenge resumes
11.00am Break for judges marking and to reset modules
11.30pm Round 3 Challenge resumes
12:30pm Break for judges marking and to reset modules
Lunch
1.30pm Round 4 Challenge resumes
2.30pm Break for judges marking and to reset modules/pack-up
3.00pm Apprentice Challenge finished judges collate results.
Drinks & Nibbles/Prize giving
Note: Times are subject to change
Preparation
Domestic/Commercial
It would be recommended to do some research and preparation on the following components.
- Designing, and wiring single phase reversing motor starters.
- Installation and commissioning of Schneider Electric Wiser Switching Equipment.
- Calculations to select correct cables or access to software such as the First Flex, ‘FIRSTCALC’ app.
- Wiring of NHP distribution Switchgear and emergency lighting test switches
- Testing and identifying of various faults in a domestic and commercial distribution and control circuitry.
Industrial
It would be recommended to do some research and preparation on the following components.
- Wiring of extra low volage control gear, and AB PowerFlex 525 variable Speed Drives.
- Cable jointing systems, including power, control, and data cabling.
- Calculations – To select correct cables or access to software such as the First Flex, ‘FIRSTCALC’ app.
- Wiring of single and 3 phase motor starters
- Testing and identifying of various faults in Industrial motors and starting equipment.
- Familiar with the installation and wiring of Siemens S7-1200 PLC using Siemens TIA Basic Software.
