Information for an electrical superintendent certificate of competence (CoC), including how to apply, legislative requirements, and where to find help.

Latest update

From 30 September 2025, you will need to apply for the updated unit standard requirements.

If you're applying after 30 September 2025, please email BoE_Secretariat@worksafe.govt.nz

A CoC is valid for 5 years and is issued by the New Zealand Mining Board of Examiners (the Board).

As an electrical superintendent, you are expected to meet the key functions and responsibilities for this role, which are listed in the High level framework for oral examination requirements.

You are also expected to be able to:

  • plan and coordinate workplace inspections and incident investigations
  • apply knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory requirements with a focus on electrical engineering control plans and the overall use of electricity at a mining operation.

You will have knowledge of emergency management, including implementing processes and procedures, and should be able to supervise work teams.

You will be able to implement short to medium-term operational planning and demonstrate an ability to communicate with clients, internal staff and other stakeholders.

What you need to know

To apply for this CoC, you need to prove that you meet all the requirements. In summary, you need to:

  • be a fit and proper person (see below under Requirements)
  • complete the required unit standards (see below under Requirements)
  • hold a current first aid certificate
  • hold an appropriate practising licence under the Electricity Act 1992
  • demonstrate that you have the required practical experience for this CoC.

You are also required to sit an oral examination to satisfy the Board that you are competent to hold an electrical superintendent CoC.

Cost

The application fee for this certificate is NZ$140.00 (including GST).

Please pay by internet banking. Instructions are included in both the online and PDF forms.

How to apply

To apply for a new CoC, use our online form.

With online applications you can:

  • complete your application form and upload all supporting documentation
  • track the progress of your application, including saving it and coming back to it if you need to.

Note, to access the form you will be asked to register for our online system. To do this you need a RealMe login. If you do not currently have a RealMe login – the registration process will guide you through setting one up.

Applications that are completed and submitted through our online system automatically get sent to the Board's Secretariat for processing.

Start a CoC application(external link)

Contact us for more help

If you have any questions about CoCs or anything else relating to the New Zealand Mining Board of Examiners, please contact our Board Secretariat team, who are happy to help:

Email: BoE_Secretariat@worksafe.govt.nz