If you or someone else in your company are looking to become competent in testing and tagging electrical equipment in New Zealand in 2026, now’s a great time to plan your training with Metrotest – the largest Kiwi owned and operated test and tag training provider, with almost three decades of experience!
What is Test & Tag Training?
Test and tag training teaches you how to inspect, test, and label portable electrical appliances safely and correctly under the AS/NZS 3760:2022 standard. The one-day in-person courses provide both the theory and hands-on practical experience needed to confidently and safely perform electrical safety checks using a PAT (Portable Appliance Testers). You will get the opportunity to use a range of PATs and be trained by Metrotest’s electrical experienced trainers with real testing experience!
Successful participants are deemed competent to perform testing and tagging and receive:
- A competency certificate
- A Metrotest Photo ID licence card
- Real lifetime back up and support
Being deemed competent on the day by our electrically experienced trainers ensures that you can go away from training and confidently and safely test and tag your own or your companies equipment. You don’t need to be a prescribed electrical worker to perform testing and tagging.
2026 In-Person Course Locations (Enquire for Exact Dates)
Metrotest has the widest range of in-person courses throughout New Zealand, from Auckland all the way down to Invercargill. Courses run on set dates throughout the year. Our entire 2026 schedule is out on our new training website, Metrotest.training. Find your area below.
Here are the available course locations for in-person training:
North Island
South Island
Metrotest runs AS/NZS 3760 Test and Tag Training Courses in all of these centres — each is typically a one-day day course tailored to cover both theory and hands-on testing and teach industry best practices.
When registering for a course, either online through our easy booking system, or over the phone, upon registering you will be sent the course details, start time and location and other necessary details. Got questions before registering for a course? Feel free to contact any of Metrotest’s friendly staff who will be happy to help with the sign up process.
What to Expect on the Day
A typical one-day face-to-face Metrotest course includes:
- Theory instruction — what the AS/NZS 3760 standard requires and real electrical safety
- Practical demonstrations of PAT equipment
- Hands-on testing practice under trainer supervision
- A written and practical assessment
- Insider tips from trainers with real industry experience
Don’t worry if you don’t own a PAT tester yet — Metrotest provides PAT’s for use during the course and will even help you understand what to look for in a tester if you decide to purchase one later.
Who Should Attend?
This training is ideal for:
- Small business owners wanting to do their own test and tag
- Health and safety staff responsible for equipment inspection
- Facilities managers and workplace compliance officers
- Tradies, team leaders, or operators who handle electrical equipment
- Government workers from all sectors, including event centres, hospitals or schools
Even if you’re experienced, refresher training helps keep skills sharp and ensures you’re aligned with current best practices — something both trainers and safety professionals recommend. In fact, there has never been a better time than now to get refresher training, as the New Zealand Electrical Regulations, as of November 2025, have cited the AS/NZS 3760: 2022, superseding the 2010 version. There are some serious changes in the updated standard that you should be aware of it you are doing testing on a regular basis.
How to Book
- Visit the Metrotest Training site and navigate to In Person Courses.
- Select the city where you want to train.
- Add the course to your cart and check out, or Enquire About Dates & Location if those aren’t published yet.
- You’ll receive confirmation with the exact date and venue details from Metrotest.
If you prefer flexibility, Metrotest also offers online test and tag courses year-round — including modular options and advanced/refresher training — which are ideal if you can’t make a scheduled face-to-face session. They also do larger in house courses for companies for companies who need large numbers trained in house.
Final Thoughts
Getting trained in test and tag in 2026 isn’t just about compliance – it’s about real electrical safety. Whether you’re new to testing portable appliances or refreshing your skills, Metrotest’s nationwide in-person courses across New Zealand make it accessible no matter where you’re based.
Be sure to check availability early, as in-person sessions can book out fast. Book now, be competent, and make 2026 the year you take control of electrical safety in your workplace.
Safe testing everyone.
