NZQA registered unit standard
19952 version 3
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Title
Demonstrate knowledge of terminology, and testing and equipment
requirements for working on electricity supply networks
Level
2
Credits
4
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate
knowledge of: electricity network terminology; electricity
network earthing and testing requirements; and the equipment
and machinery used on electricity networks.
Classification
Electricity Supply > Electricity Supply - Distribution Networks
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
This unit standard is intended for, but not restricted to, workplace assessment.
2
Safety of personnel and plant must be a priority throughout the assessment. If the
safety requirements are not met the assessment must stop.
3
Performance and work practices in relation to the outcomes and evidence
requirements must comply with all current legislation, especially the Electricity Act
1992, and any regulations and codes of practice recognised under that statute; the
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992; and the Resource Management Act
1991. Electricity supply industry codes of practice and documented industry
procedures include the current version of the Safety Manual – Electricity Industry
(SM-EI) Wellington: Electricity Engineers’ Association. A full list of current legislation
and industry codes is available from the Electricity Supply Industry Training
Organisation, PO Box 1245, Hamilton 3240.
4
The phrase in accordance with industry requirements is implicit in all outcomes and
evidence requirements in this unit standard.
5
Industry requirements include all industry and workplace documented policies,
procedures, specifications, business, and quality management requirements relevant
to the workplace in which assessment is carried out.
Electricity Supply Industry Training Organisation
SSB Code 101813
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
19952 version 3
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Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of electricity network terminology.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The major electricity network components and their functions are described.
Range
conductors, insulators, insulation, poles, towers, fuses, switches,
cross arms, transformers, stay straps, stay wires, pilot wires,
cables, contactors, relays, substations, plinth, earthing systems.
1.2
Line mechanic work is described in terms of network construction, maintenance,
and fault work.
1.3
Definitions for electricity networks terminology are given.
Range
open, close, check, approved, energised, de-energised, live, dead,
isolated, earthed, tested, safety measures, safety observer, safe
entry, tagged, locked, low voltage, high voltage;
and any three of the following – associated equipment, confined
spaces, supervisor, ensure, assurance, permits, restricted area,
issuer, recipient, local instructions, industry procedures, switching
instruction.
Outcome 2
Demonstrate knowledge of electricity network earthing and testing requirements.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Requirements for earthing prior to commencing work on electricity networks are
described.
2.2
Earthing devices used on electricity networks are identified and described in
terms of HV portable earths, and LV portable earths.
2.3
Requirements for conducting testing on electricity networks are described in
terms of testing for safety, testing to take measurements, and testing for
indication.
Electricity Supply Industry Training Organisation
SSB Code 101813
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
19952 version 3
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Outcome 3
Demonstrate knowledge of the equipment and machinery used on electricity networks.
Evidence requirements
3.1
The main types of equipment used on electricity networks and their purpose are
described.
Range
3.2
knives, pliers, side cutters, hacksaws, spanners, saws, hammers,
screwdrivers, drills, digging tools, ropes, ladders, equipment bags,
compression tools, cum-a-longs, chain hoists, insulation sticks,
personal protection equipment, delineation equipment (cones,
flags, authorisation rope), danger tape.
The main types of plant and machinery used on electricity networks and their
purpose are described.
Range
vehicles, specialist vehicles (Live Work), cranes, elevated work
platforms, helicopters, diggers, trenchers, hole borers.
Planned review date
31 December 2015
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
26 July 2003
N/A
Rollover and
Revision
2
20 June 2008
N/A
Review
3
19 November 2010
N/A
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference
0120
This AMAP 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, or
an inter-institutional body with delegated authority for quality assurance, before they can
report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses of study leading
to that assessment.
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.
Electricity Supply Industry Training Organisation
SSB Code 101813
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
19952 version 3
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Consent requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this
standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The
AMAP 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 Electricity Supply Industry Training Organisation info@esito.org.nz if
you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
Electricity Supply Industry Training Organisation
SSB Code 101813
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016