Traction Line Mechanic

To become a Traction Line Mechanic, you must complete the following requirements:

Experience pathway

• Pass the Traction Line Mechanic written examination;
• Pass the Traction Line Mechanic practical examination or practical assessment;
• Complete the approved Safety training within the prescribed time frame
  Safety training;
• Complete a Competence programme course this needs to be entered into our online system by your course provider (must be active and current at the time of applying for your practising licence)
  Competence programme course; and
• Complete 2 years (4000 hours) training/experience in the work of a Traction Line Mechanic that is satisfactory to the Board.

IMPORTANT: Your New Zealand work experience MUST be completed while holding a Traction Line Mechanic Trainee Limited Certificate

Trainee Limited Certificates

Registration class

Line Mechanic Traction

Minimum amount of work experience required

2 years (4000 hours)

Required work experience

Electrical work that is limited to the construction installation and maintenance of traction lines and associated infrastructure (used in rail, tramway, and trolley bus traction networks) and includes:

• Overhead traction lines AC and DC, high and low voltage
• Components used in traction line infrastructure such poles towers and insulators.

You must provide the following documents in your application.

Certified proof of identity

• A certified copy of the front and back of your current New Zealand Driver’s Licence; or
• A certified copy of your current Passport biographic page.

*Certified: Certification of your copied documents must be done by either a Justice of the Peace, a Public Notary, a Solicitor or NZ Court Registrar.

The official confirmation that the copies of your documents are identical to the original documents. The confirmation is issued by an authorised public authority or a Notary.

Work history references from Board approved supervisor

You must provide detailed references of your work experience.

Your references must:

• Detail the prescribed electrical work experience that you have completed
  Prescribed electrical work – New Zealand Legislation;
• Include the start and end dates of employment for each company;
• Contain sufficient experience in the area you seek registration;
• Be on company letterhead;
• Be signed and dated by your Board approved supervisor on your file; and
• Contain email contact details for your supervisor

Passport quality photo

• A photo that meets the criteria for your ID card:
  • A face, head and shoulders shot, looking directly at the camera and less than 6 months old;
  • Plain, light coloured background;
  • No sunglasses, glasses with tinted lenses OR headwear that obscures your face;
  • 3:4 – width to height ratio, in full colour;
  • Between 50KB and 5MB in size (or printed image for paper applications); and
  • Saved in .jpg or .jpeg format.
• Check that your photo meets the requirements here:
  Online photo checker – New Zealand passports

Payment details

You can pay for your application by credit or debit card. All payments made outside the New Zealand banking system must be made by credit card.