NZQA registered unit standard
22740 version 3
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Title
Demonstrate knowledge of project management in an
electrotechnology engineering environment
Level
6
Purpose
Credits
15
This unit standard covers project management from an
electrotechnology engineering perspective.
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
–
demonstrate knowledge of ethical issues and the role of a
technician in an engineering context;
–
demonstrate knowledge of planning and design strategies
and issues associated with electrotechnology engineering
development and service;
–
describe component selection and design reliability issues
associated with electrotechnology product development;
–
demonstrate knowledge of national and international
standards in relation to electrotechnology engineering;
–
demonstrate knowledge of the design requirements in the
electrotechnology industry;
–
demonstrate knowledge of quality assurance systems
used in electrotechnology manufacture and production;
and
–
describe and demonstrate inter-personal communication
skills in a team context.
Classification
Electrical Engineering > Electrotechnology
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
This unit standard is intended for use in engineering courses at diploma level.
2
References
Employment Relations Act 2000;
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992;
and all subsequent amendments and replacements.
3
Definitions
Ecycling – electronic component recycling. The management of reuse or disposal of
old electronic components.
Industry practice – practice used and recommended by organisations involved in the
electrotechnology industry.
PCB – printed circuit board.
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4
All measurements are to be expressed in Système International (SI) units, and,
where required, converted from Imperial units into SI units.
5
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.
6
Range
Performance in relation to the outcomes of this unit standard must comply with the
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of ethical issues and the role of a technician in an engineering
context.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Ethics relating to electrotechnology engineering are explained in accordance
with industry practice.
1.2
The role of a technician is described within an engineering hierarchy.
1.3
Issues relating to employment relations, contractual agreements, international
accords, and cultural and environmental considerations are described in
accordance with industry practice.
Outcome 2
Demonstrate knowledge of planning and design strategies and issues associated with
electrotechnology engineering development and service.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Ideal planning and design procedures are described in accordance with industry
practice.
2.2
Strategies to overcome planning and design issues are explained in accordance
with industry practice.
2.3
Project management methods and processes are described in accordance with
industry practice.
Outcome 3
Describe component selection and design reliability issues associated with
electrotechnology product development.
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Evidence requirements
3.1
Sources that adversely affect reliability are described in accordance with
industry practice.
3.2
The ‘bathtub curve’ is sketched with typical time values, and its different phases
are described.
Range
phases – burn-in, useful life, wear-out.
3.3
The standard reliability curve is sketched, its formula applied, and its
significance in relation to component reliability is explained.
3.4
Component reliability is calculated for a given period and constant Hazard Rate
or Mean Time to Failure.
3.5
With given reliabilities of the individual systems, the reliabilities of systems in
series and in parallel are calculated and reasons for the results are explained.
3.6
Steps to improve component, system, and product reliability are described.
3.7
Steps to ensure fail-to-safe are described in accordance with industry practice.
Outcome 4
Demonstrate knowledge of national and international standards in relation to
electrotechnology engineering.
Evidence requirements
4.1
National and international component standards are identified and their
requirements explained and compared in accordance with industry practice.
4.2
Technical compliance issues associated with national and international
standards are described in accordance with industry practice.
Outcome 5
Demonstrate knowledge of the design requirements in the electrotechnology industry.
Evidence requirements
5.1
Design requirements are explained in terms of manufacture, production, safety,
servicing, Ecycling, and end of life management.
Range
5.2
evidence of three required.
Current electrotechnology manufacturing production methods are described in
accordance with industry practice.
Range
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component selection, reliability, and incorporation; custom part
problems; part replacement feasibility, PCB types and layout.
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Outcome 6
Demonstrate knowledge of quality assurance systems used in electrotechnology
manufacture and production.
Evidence requirements
6.1
Quality assurance systems used in electrotechnology manufacture and
production industries are described through case studies terms of need,
implementation, safety, and effectiveness.
Outcome 7
Describe and demonstrate interpersonal communication skills in a team context.
Evidence requirements
7.1
Team communications methods and pathways are described and applied.
includes but is not limited to – one on one, group discussion,
informal brief, record keeping.
Range
7.2
Methods to avoid and overcome conflicts in a team are explained and applied in
terms of situation, effectiveness, and practicality.
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
18 December 2006
N/A
Rollover and
Revision
2
15 March 2012
N/A
Revision
3
15 January 2014
N/A
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