Capability Development with the EEA
Aotearoa New Zealand’s entire energy sector is undergoing a transformation as the nation seeks to decarbonise and embraces electrification. Yet, there is growing concern at the future shortfall of technical and engineering capability needed to transition to these outcomes.
Now more than ever, we need to build the size and capability of our workforce by supporting our people with ongoing learning and encouraging many more to join us.
Within this dynamic and rapidly changing environment the EEA has been working with industry to provide a common, structured programme of learning and development, that supports current and future industry needs.
These specialised, engineering and technical courses have been developed by industry, for industry. The result is that learners receive high-quality learning and expertly targeted professional and capability development.
This booklet provides companies, their engineering, technical, and HR staff with a list of all available EEA courses and micro-credentials for their use.
Courses use ‘blended learning’ and have been designed to fit around full-time work. They are delivered via a mix of self-directed online learning, webinars (led by industry subject matter experts) and written (scenario-based) assessments.
This work is part of the EEA’s wider strategy, to support the growth of a sustainable, capable, skilled, and high performing engineering workforce on the ground – critical to meeting our future delivery, investment, and decarbonisation challenges.
From tools such as the Knowledge Network, networking forums, online learning, professional credentials, and information on engineering and technical careers, the EEA enables members to continuously grow their skills.
I encourage all business and their staff to make continuous learning a goal for your year and use this booklet to plan for your professional development. In doing so, you are playing a key part of providing the nation with sustainable, reliable, and safe electricity for today and into the future.
Note – some courses or modules can be started at any time of the year, while others need a minimum number of attendees to start as a cohort together to allow for collaboration and group work. For these courses, once we reach enough registrations, we will confirm the start date with you.
Pricing and payment
In general, EEA course prices are discounted for EEA members and staff of corporate members, or if bought as part of a package (e.g., for the Micro-credential in Overhead Line Design, or for an in-house SiD course).
If you wish to join the EEA you can visit the Membership section of the EEA website and the reduced pricing will be applied to your course registration.
If you have any trouble registering, or any questions, please contact us on 04 473 8600 or email admin@eea.co.nz.
Completing your course
Most EEA courses and modules are hosted on the EEA’s Knowledge Network and after registration you’ll get an email letting you know how to login to the system to begin your course. We’ll let you know the next steps as you progress through your course work.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 10 business days before the course commences, you will receive a full refund, minus a non-refundable $100 administration fee. If you have not paid for your course, you will receive an invoice for the $100 administration fee. If you cancel within 10 business days of the course starting date, you will be charged the full fee, even if you have not yet paid. A replacement attendee is an alternative option, but please let us know prior to the course start. Non-payment does not constitute a cancellation.