NZQA registered unit standard
19011 version 4
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Title
Manage electrical installation projects
Level
6
Purpose
Credits
15
This unit standard is intended for use in the training and
assessment of people in the electrical industry who have
responsibility for the management of significant electrical
installation projects, which often represent substantial
investment by their client or employer.
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
–
plan to manage electrical installation projects;
–
manage electrical installation projects; and
–
inspect and handover electrical installation projects.
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
It is expected that candidates for assessment against this unit standard will already:
– have achieved an electrical qualification at Level 4 or above, such as the National
Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Electrician for Registration) (Level 4)
[Ref: 1195],
– have learnt project management principles and techniques; and
– be familiar with the requirements of the Health and Safety in Employment Act
1992.
3
References
AS/NZS 3000:2007, Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand
Wiring Rules), including Amendment 1;
Electricity Act 1992;
Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010;
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992;
New Zealand Electrical Codes of Practice (NZECP), ISSN 0114-0663 (available from
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment);
and all subsequent amendments and replacements.
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Definitions
Industry practice – those practices that competent practitioners within the industry
recognise as current industry best practice.
Significant electrical installation – industrial, commercial, residential, or domestic
installations 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
Range
a evidence of the management of at least two significant electrical installation
projects is required;
b projects are expected to be managed by the application of project management
principles;
c in some cases the installation project may be followed by a formal commissioning
project, in which case the electrical inspections required by law are part of
commissioning;
d all aspects of the work must comply with the legislation, codes of practice, and
standards listed in Explanatory Note 3.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Plan to manage electrical installation projects.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Health and safety requirements are established in accordance with the Health
and Safety in Employment Act 1992 and site-specific procedures, and
appropriate arrangements are made to ensure compliance by all personnel.
1.2
Project schedules are developed in accordance with project specifications and
objectives, and industry practice. This may involve manual systems, software
such as spreadsheets, or project management software.
1.3
Liaison with stakeholders is established to ensure effective project coordination
and obtain any necessary work clearances.
Range
1.4
stakeholders may include but are not limited to – other project
managers, accountant, site managers, engineers, technical
experts, supervisors, safety coordinators, suppliers, contractors.
Progress reporting and handover procedures are established and agreed with
all stakeholders.
Outcome 2
Manage electrical installation projects.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Project activities are measured and progress tracked against schedules.
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2.2
Installation activities and resources are managed to keep the project on track to
meet scheduled milestones.
2.3
Electrical safety and installation tests are documented, and drawings
maintained to reflect as-built conditions.
2.4
Compliance with health and safety procedures by all personnel is monitored.
2.5
Progress is reported regularly and in a timely manner, and in accordance with
agreed procedures.
Outcome 3
Inspect and handover electrical installation projects.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Completion of all work is confirmed against schedules and specifications, and
electrical inspections are arranged where this is part of the project.
3.2
Project completion is reported and handover formalities are completed, in
accordance with agreed procedures.
Range
depending on the nature of the project, handover formalities may
include but are not limited to – acceptance sign off, submission of
as-built drawings, certificate of compliance, warranties.
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
26 February 2002
31 December 2013
Review
2
19 June 2009
N/A
Rollover and
Revision
3
15 March 2012
N/A
Revision
4
20 February 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.
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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.
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