NZQA registered unit standard 25637 version 3 Page 1 of 5 Title Develop a plan for and manage an electrical engineering project Level 5 Purpose Credits 20 This unit standard is intended for use in the training and assessment of electricians beyond trade level who are required to develop, implement, manage, and monitor a plan for a significant electrical engineering project and evaluate the success of the project. People credited with this unit standard are able to: – develop an electrical engineering project plan; – implement, manage, and monitor an electrical engineering project based on the plan; and – evaluate an electrical engineering project plan outcome. Classification Electrical Engineering > Electrical Installation and Maintenance Available grade Achieved Explanatory notes 1 This unit standard has been developed for learning and assessment on-job. 2 Achievement of this unit standard does not by itself imply that trainees may legally perform prescribed electrical work in their own right. Until trainees themselves are registered and licensed under the Electricity Act 1992, they are assisting, and must work under the supervision of a Supervisor of Electrical Work when carrying out prescribed electrical work. If the prescribed electrical work in question is carried out for reward the Supervisor of Electrical Work must hold a valid practising licence. 3 References Building Act 2004; Electricity Act 1992; Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010; Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992; AS/NZS 3000:2007, Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules), including Amendment 1; AS/NZS 3760:2010, In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment, including Amendment 1; and all subsequent amendments and replacements. The Skills Organisation SSB Code 100401 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 NZQA registered unit standard 25637 version 3 Page 2 of 5 4 Definitions Industry practice – those practices that competent practitioners within the industry recognise as current industry best practice. Safe and sound practice relating to the installation of electrical equipment is defined in AS/NZS 3000:2007. Significant electrical installations – industrial, commercial, residential, or domestic involving a minimum of: lighting and power subcircuits, main switchboard, mains supply, and earthing system and that may require inspection by a registered electrical inspector. 5 The project must be approved by an academic supervisor from a recognised tertiary training establishment with recognised expertise in electrotechnology, and The Skills Organisation. 6 The evaluation must include a written report which is accurate, in a style and language that meets the client organisation’s needs, and meets presentation standards generally accepted for such documentation. Report layout will include: summary, introduction, literature review, materials and methods, results, discussion, conclusions and must meet the requirements of the organisation supervising the project. 7 Evidence is required for a significant electrical installation comprising four or more systems. 8 All activities must comply with: any policies, procedures, and requirements of the organisations involved; the standards of relevant professional bodies; and any relevant legislative and/or regulatory requirements including the Electricity Act 1992, Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010, and AS/NZS 3000:2007. 9 It is expected that the project will involve a wide range of technical skills encountered in the electrical industry and is expected to be carried out over a period of at least three months. Examples of a typical project could include – multi-site buildings, block of flats, factory installation, multi-machine installation or upgrade, or automation project. 10 Range Demonstration of safe working practices and installation in accordance with safe and sound practice are essential components of assessment of this unit standard and must comply with the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992. Outcomes and evidence requirements Outcome 1 Develop an electrical engineering project plan. Evidence requirements 1.1 Plan identifies the required project outcomes. Range The Skills Organisation SSB Code 100401 includes but is not limited to – performance, cost, completion time. New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 NZQA registered unit standard 25637 version 3 Page 3 of 5 1.2 Plan identifies the stakeholders responsible for project activities, and specifies the frequency of project activities, recording, reporting, review requirements, and contingency actions. 1.3 Plan meets the worksite requirements for cost-effectiveness and productivity. Range may include but is not limited to – scheduling, uptime requirements, sparing requirements, repair provision. 1.4 Plan specifies materials required, sources of supply, and timeframes for availability. 1.5 Plan contains a level of detail such that standard operating procedures for project planning can be derived from it in accordance with industry practice. 1.6 Plan is developed within delegated authority and in consultation with relevant stakeholders. 1.7 Project approval, start, and completion dates, project activities, and project milestones are identified and recorded on project plan in the agreed format. 1.8 Approval for project plan is obtained from stakeholders in accordance with industry practice. Outcome 2 Implement, manage, and monitor an electrical engineering project based on the plan. Evidence requirements 2.1 Resources are organised as required in accordance with plan requirements. Range resources may include but are not limited to – materials, spares, personnel. 2.2 Monitoring of project plan establishes the degree of conformity between planned and actual activities. 2.3 Where required, contingency actions re-align activities with plan. Range may include but is not limited to – use of alternative equipment, use of sub-contractors, servicing of equipment. 2.4 Where amendments and/or re-aligned activities are required, they comply with industry practice and regulatory requirements, and are communicated to all affected stakeholders within agreed timeframes. 2.5 Project quality assurance procedures and quality inspection requirements are complied with in accordance with industry practice. The Skills Organisation SSB Code 100401 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 NZQA registered unit standard 2.6 Personnel are managed in accordance with industry practice. personnel may include but are not limited to – internal personnel, contractors, consultants. Range 2.7 25637 version 3 Page 4 of 5 Progress reports and/or project updates are completed and communicated in accordance with agreed procedures. Outcome 3 Evaluate an electrical engineering project plan outcome. Evidence requirements 3.1 Project plan outcome is evaluated with regard to meeting project requirements in terms of completion time, budget, workmanship, and customer satisfaction. 3.2 Processes used to develop, implement, and monitor the plan are described. 3.3 Contingency actions, where implemented, are described and reasons for those actions are identified. 3.4 Communication activities with stakeholders are described and are in accordance with agreed procedures. stakeholders may include but are not limited to – owner, contract manager, consultant engineer, contractor, internal personnel. Range 3.5 Where applicable, improvements to the plan and/or the planning cycle are recommended in accordance with industry practice. Planned review date 31 December 2014 Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions Process Version Date Last Date for Assessment Registration 1 19 June 2009 N/A Rollover and Revision 2 15 March 2012 N/A Revision 3 15 January 2014 N/A Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference 0003 This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do. Please note Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA, before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment. The Skills Organisation SSB Code 100401 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 NZQA registered unit standard 25637 version 3 Page 5 of 5 Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards. Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards. Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements. Comments on this unit standard Please contact The Skills Organisation reviewcomments@skills.org.nz if you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard. The Skills Organisation SSB Code 100401 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016