NZQF NQ Ref Version 0869 Page 1 of 7 6 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 This qualification contained standards that have been replaced by other standards.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 Infrastructure ITO SSB Code 101813 MoE Code 8136 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 NZQF NQ Ref Version 0869 Page 2 of 7 6 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 SSB Code 101813 MoE Code 8136 04 499 9144 04 499 9145 qualifications@infrastructureito.org.nz New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 NZQF NQ Ref Version 0869 Page 3 of 7 6 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 Infrastructure ITO SSB Code 101813 MoE Code 8136 Compulsory 20 29 28 77 Optional Standards 3 4 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 NZQF NQ Ref 0869 Version Page 4 of 7 6 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 Infrastructure ITO SSB Code 101813 MoE Code 8136 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 NZQF NQ Ref 0869 Version Page 5 of 7 6 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 Infrastructure ITO SSB Code 101813 MoE Code 8136 2 2 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 NZQF NQ Ref 0869 Version Page 6 of 7 6 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. Infrastructure ITO SSB Code 101813 MoE Code 8136 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 NZQF NQ Ref 0869 Version Page 7 of 7 6 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. Infrastructure ITO SSB Code 101813 MoE Code 8136 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016