NZQA registered unit standard
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Title
Manage commissioning of electrical installations
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 commissioning
projects, bringing into service assets which often represent
substantial investment by their client or employer.
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
–
plan to manage commissioning of electrical installations;
–
manage commissioning of electrical installations; and
–
report and handover commissioning of electrical
installations.
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;
– ideally have attained Unit 25637, Develop a plan for and manage an electrical
engineering project or demonstrated equivalent knowledge and skill; 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
Commissioning of electrical installations – all tests, adjustments, inspections, and
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related activities necessary to bring into service previously installed electrical
equipment and systems.
Industry practice – those practices that competent practitioners within the industry
recognise as current industry best practice.
Significant electrical installations – 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.
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Range
a evidence of the management of the commissioning processes of at least two
significant electrical installations is required;
b projects are expected to be managed by the application of project management
principles;
c 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 commissioning of electrical installations.
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
Commissioning schedules are developed in accordance with 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 coordination of
commissioning activities and prepare for any necessary clearances.
Range
1.4
typical stakeholders – 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 commissioning of electrical installations.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Activities are measured and progress tracked against schedules.
2.2
Resources are managed to meet scheduled milestones.
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2.3
Tests, settings, and adjustments are documented in accordance with schedules
and specifications.
2.4
Compliance with health and safety procedures by all personnel is monitored.
2.5
Electrical inspections are completed by a Registered Electrical Inspector in
accordance with the Electricity Act 1992.
2.6
Progress is reported regularly and in a timely manner, and in accordance with
agreed procedures.
Outcome 3
Report and handover commissioning of electrical installations.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Completion of commissioning work is reported in accordance with agreed
procedures.
3.2
Handover formalities are completed in accordance with agreed procedures.
Range
depending on the nature of the project, handover formalities may
typically include – acceptance sign off, reports of commissioning
tests and adjustments, 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
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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
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