National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Cable Jointer - Low Voltage) Level 3

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National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Cable Jointer - Low Voltage)
(Level 3)
Level
3
Credits
77
This qualification has been reviewed. The last date to meet the requirements is 31
December 2017.
Transition Arrangements
This qualification has been reviewed and replaced by the New Zealand Certificate in
Electricity Supply (Cable Jointer Low Voltage) (Level 3) [Ref: 2228].
All existing candidates may either complete the requirements of this qualification or,
transfer to the replacement qualification according to programme availability. Candidates
who subsequently proceed to the Level 4 qualification may be required to complete
mandatory unit standards that are requirements for eligibility for revised EWRB
registration, as a cable jointer.
All new trainees will be enrolled in programmes leading to the New Zealand Certificate in
Electricity Supply (Cable Jointer Low Voltage) (Level 3) [Ref: 2228] from 31 December
2015.
The last date for assessments to take place for this qualification is 31 December 2017.
It is anticipated that no existing candidates will be disadvantaged by these transition
arrangements. However, anyone who feels that they have been disadvantaged may
appeal to Infrastructure ITO at the address below. Appeals will be considered on a case
by case basis.
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
This qualification contained standards that have been replaced by other standards. For
the purposes of this qualification people who have gained credit for the replacement
standards are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the expiring or replaced
standards – see table below.
Credit for
Exempt from
28113
12298
28193
18027
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NZQF Registration Information
Process
Registration
Review
Revision
Review
Revision
Review
Version
1
2
3
4
5
6
Date
June 2001
August 2004
May 2005
March 2008
May 2010
November 2014
Last Date for Assessment
December 2008
December 2005
December 2010
December 2012
December 2017
December 2017
Standard Setting Body
Infrastructure Industry Training Organisation
PO Box 2759
Wellington 6140
Telephone
Facsimile
Email
Infrastructure ITO
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04 499 9144
04 499 9145
qualifications@infrastructureito.org.nz
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National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Cable Jointer - Low Voltage)
(Level 3)
Level
3
Credits
77
Purpose
This national certificate is awarded to people who have demonstrated competence in the
intermediate skills and knowledge required for employment in the Electricity Supply
Industry as a low voltage Cable Jointer.
This qualification also meets the requirements for registration as a line mechanic with
cable jointer limitation with the Electrical Workers Registration Board and includes the
following cable jointing work:



Jointing and terminating low voltage live polymeric and paper cables
Polarity and phasing
Install pad mounted electrical equipment.
This qualification contains standards that build on the knowledge and skills recognised by
the National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Level 2) with optional strands in Electrical,
Electrical Fitter, and Line Mechanic [Ref: 1293], and will allow candidates to progress to
the National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Cable Jointer - High Voltage) (Level 4) with an
optional strand in Cable Jointer Advanced [Ref: 0870].
The National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Cable Jointer - Low Voltage) (Level 3) also
contains standards that are optional and not required as part of the qualification. However
these standards may be required in some employment contexts.
Special Notes
Prerequisite: National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Level 2) with optional strands in
Electrical, Electrical Fitter, and Line Mechanic [Ref: 1293], or demonstrate equivalent
knowledge and skills.
Recognition of current competence will be carried out by accredited providers or Electricity
Supply Industry Training Organisation (ESITO) registered workplace assessors.
Credit Range
Level 2 credits
Level 3 credits
Level 4 credits
Minimum total
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Compulsory
20
29
28
77
Optional Standards
3
4
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Requirements for Award of Qualification
Award of NQF Qualifications
Credit gained for a standard may be used only once to meet the requirements of this qualification.
Unit standards and achievement standards that are equivalent in outcome are mutually exclusive for the
purpose of award. The table of mutually exclusive standards is provided in section 7 of the New Zealand
Qualifications Authority (NZQA) Rules and Procedures publications available at
http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/acrp/index.html.
Reviewed standards that continue to recognise the same overall outcome are registered as new versions
and retain their identification number (ID). Any version of a standard with the same Id may be used to meet
qualification requirements that list the ID and/or that specify the past or current classification of the standard.
Summary of Requirements
 Compulsory standards
Detailed Requirements
Compulsory
The following standards are required
Engineering and Technology > Electricity Supply > Electricity Supply - Core Skills
ID
Title
Level
Credit
12296
18027
18273
18276
19950
23897
23898
Apply earths to and remove earths from electrical
conductors, plant and equipment
Draw sketches and interpret electricity supply service
plans
Demonstrate knowledge of the basic composition and
properties of electricity
Operate light lifting and rigging equipment in the
electricity supply environment
Use test instruments and carry out electrical testing in
the electricity supply industry
Demonstrate knowledge of power transformer theory
for electricity supply
Carry out polarity and phasing on LV electricity
networks
3
2
2
4
2
5
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
Engineering and Technology > Electricity Supply > Electricity Supply - Distribution
Networks
ID
Title
Level
Credit
10543
12298
18026
Identify and protect underground services during
excavation and reinstatement
Install pad mounted electrical equipment
3
10
4
6
Carry out a rescue from an electricity supply services
pit
3
2
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ID
Title
Level
Credit
20069
Joint live LV paper insulated power cables in the
electricity supply industry
Terminate live LV paper insulated power cables in the
electricity supply industry
Joint live LV polymeric insulated power cables in the
electricity supply industry
Terminate live LV polymeric insulated power cables in
the electricity supply industry
Demonstrate knowledge of the installation of power and
telecommunications cables
Demonstrate knowledge of the construction of LV and
HV power cables and cable preparation
Demonstrate knowledge of electrical circuit protection
for Line Mechanics
4
6
4
6
4
5
4
5
2
2
2
4
3
4
20070
20071
20072
20073
20074
23896
Engineering and Technology > Electricity Supply > Electricity Supply - Testing
ID
Title
Level
24152
Operate a cable spiking tool
3
Credit
2
Health > Occupational Health and Safety > Occupational Health and Safety Practice
ID
Title
Level
Credit
17602
Apply hazard identification and risk assessment
procedures in the workplace
3
4
Optional standards
The following standards are optional
Engineering and Technology > Civil Works and Services > Civil Infrastructure Health,
Safety, and Environment
ID
Title
Level
Credit
20877
Demonstrate knowledge of working safely at sites
under temporary traffic management
2
1
Engineering and Technology > Electricity Supply > Electricity Supply - Core Skills
ID
Title
Level
Credit
20618
Demonstrate knowledge of switching in the electricity
supply industry
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Engineering and Technology > Highway Construction and Maintenance > Temporary
Traffic Management
ID
Title
Level
Credit
5627
Operate as a Traffic Controller (TC) for low volume and
Level 1 roads
3
4
Transition Arrangements
Version 5
Version 5 was issued following a revision to improve completion rates for the qualification
by aligning it with the competencies required for registration as a cable jointer.
Changes to structure and content
 The total credit value decreased from 78 to 77.
 Standard 20877 was removed from the Compulsory section but was included as an
optional standard.
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
All existing candidates may either complete the version of the qualification in which they
are enrolled or transfer their existing achievements to version 5. All new trainees will be
enrolled in programmes leading to version 5 of the qualification.
This qualification contains a standard that replaced an earlier standard. For the purposes
of this qualification people who have gained credit for the expiring standard are exempt
from the requirement to gain credit for the replacement standard – see table below.
Credit for
Exempt from
18029
23898
It is not intended that anyone is disadvantaged by this revision and the above
arrangements have been designed for a smooth transition. Anyone who feels they have
been disadvantaged may appeal to Electricity Supply Industry Training Organisation at the
address below.
Previous versions of the qualification
Version 4 was issued in order to better reflect the skills and abilities required by cable
jointers in the Electricity Supply Industry.
Version 3 was issued to include additional standards identified by industry as requirements
for candidates.
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Version 2 was issued to better reflect industry needs for flexible and achievable
qualifications that support learning and progression. The content was amended to reflect
the requirements of Schedule 3 in the Electricity Regulations 1997 and focussed on low
voltage cable jointing in the range of 0–1000 volts AC. Version 2 of the qualification
ceased to be offered from May 2005.
Other standard setting bodies whose standards are included in the
qualification
InfraTrain New Zealand
New Zealand Industry Training Organisation
Certification
The certificate will display the logos of NZQA, the Electricity Supply Industry Training
Organisation and the accredited organisation.
Classification
This qualification is classified according to the NQF classification system and the
New Zealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED) system as specified below.
DAS Classification
NZSCED
Code
Description
Code
Description
318
Engineering and Technology >
Electricity Supply
031311
Engineering and Related
Technologies > Electrical and
Electronic Engineering and
Technology > Power Line
Installation and Maintenance
Quality Management Systems
Providers and Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by a recognised Quality Assurance Body
before they can register credits from assessment against standards. Accredited providers and Industry
Training Organisations assessing against standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to
those standards. Accreditation requirements and the moderation system are outlined in the associated
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) for each standard.
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