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National Certificate in Electrical Equipment (Level 3)
Level
3
Credits
49-52
Purpose
This qualification is for people currently working with electrical equipment for supply to
electricians, electronic and data specialists, and enthusiasts, in the electrotechnology and
electrical trades. It builds on the National Certificate in Electrical Equipment (Level 2)
[Ref: 1298], which is a prerequisite for award of this qualification. Qualification holders will
have knowledge of legislation, be able to prepare quotations, and communicate clearly
and effectively using industry-specific terms and compliance requirements in the electrical
equipment workplace; orally and in writing. They will be able to order, monitor, and
distribute electrical and electronic equipment.
Holders of this qualification have knowledge and skills of:
 interpreting electrical drawings;
 electrical equipment stock management;
 planning electrical equipment merchandising;
 quotation preparation;
 sales communication;
 sales skills;
 report preparation; and
 customer service.
This qualification also includes elective credits, reflecting the range of career pathways
available to the trainee. Trainees may choose standards that cover further skills and
knowledge in the following areas:
 workplace application of computer software;
 project management;
 teamwork;
 leadership;
 stocktaking;
 legislation; and
 heath and safety.
The competencies gained in this qualification provide a useful foundation for supervisors,
senior counter staff, and representatives in the electrical equipment environment.
Credit Range
Level 2 credits
Level 3 credits
Level 4 credits
Minimum totals
Compulsory
34
3
37
Elective A
4-5
4-5
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Elective B
0-5
0-5
4-5
Elective C
0-4
0-5
4-5
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Requirements for Award of Qualification
Award of NQF Qualifications
Credit gained for a standard may be used only once to meet the requirements of this qualification.
Unit standards and achievement standards that are equivalent in outcome are mutually exclusive for the
purpose of award. The table of mutually exclusive standards is provided in section 7 of the New Zealand
Qualifications Authority (NZQA) Rules and Procedures publications available at
http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/acrp/index.html.
Reviewed standards that continue to recognise the same overall outcome are registered as new versions
and retain their identification number (ID). Any version of a standard with the same ID may be used to meet
qualification requirements that list the ID and/or that specify the past or current classification of the standard.
Summary of Requirements
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Prior award of National Certificate in Electrical Equipment (Level 2) [Ref: 1298]
Compulsory standards
Elective A – A minimum of 1 standard as specified
Elective B – A minimum of 1 standard as specified
Elective C – A minimum of 1 standard as specified
Detailed Requirements
Compulsory
The following standards are required
Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Electrical Equipment
ID
Title
Level
25337
Demonstrate knowledge of requirements for
preparation of quotations for electrical equipment
3
Humanities > Communication Skills > Interpersonal Communications
ID
Title
Level
11097
Listen to gain information in an interactive situation
Humanities > Communication Skills > Writing
ID
Title
3491
Write a report
Service Sector > Retail, Distribution, and Sales > Distribution
ID
Title
418
Monitor stock in a distribution facility
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Credit
5
Credit
3
3
Level
Credit
3
4
Level
Credit
3
4
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Service Sector > Retail, Distribution, and Sales > Merchandising and Marketing
ID
Title
Level
Credit
409
Plan merchandising in a retail or distribution
environment
4
3
Service Sector > Retail, Distribution, and Sales > Retail and Distribution Core Skills
ID
Title
Level
Credit
11940
Respond to customers' complaints face to face in a
retail or distribution environment
3
Service Sector > Retail, Distribution, and Sales > Sales Transactions
ID
Title
Level
412
11831
Operate as an organisational representative and/or
consultant
Apply skills and qualities of a salesperson in a retail or
distribution environment
Service Sector > Retail, Distribution, and Sales > Stock Control
ID
Title
11959
Order goods to meet pre-set stock levels in a retail or
distribution environment
4
Credit
3
6
3
6
Level
Credit
3
2
Elective A
A minimum of 1 standard
Computing and Information Technology > Computing > Generic Computing
ID
Title
Level
2785
18756
Create a computer spreadsheet to provide a solution for 3
organisation use
Use and maintain a computer database for business
3
reporting and decision making
Credit
5
4
Elective B
A minimum of 1 standard
Business > Business Operations and Development > Systems and Resources
Management
ID
Title
Level
Credit
15189
Implement a health and safety plan for a workplace
4
4
18338
Prepare and implement a project as a member of a
project team
4
5
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Computing and Information Technology > Computing > Generic Computing
ID
Title
Level
2785
18756
Create a computer spreadsheet to provide a solution for 3
organisation use
Use and maintain a computer database for business
3
reporting and decision making
Humanities > Communication Skills > Interpersonal Communications
ID
Title
Level
21335
Lead a group/team to achieve an objective(s)
4
Credit
5
4
Credit
5
Service Sector > Retail, Distribution, and Sales > Retail and Distribution Management
ID
Title
Level
Credit
11965
Plan and prepare for, and manage, a stocktake in a
retail or distribution environment
4
5
Elective C
A minimum of 1 standard
Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Electrical Equipment
ID
Title
Level
25338
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of legislation
relevant for electrical equipment industry
3
Credit
5
Service Sector > Retail, Distribution, and Sales > Retail and Distribution Core Skills
ID
Title
Level
Credit
11968
Maintain and integrate knowledge of legislation
applicable to sale of goods and services
2
4
NQF Registration Information
Process
Version
Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
January 2009
N/A
Standard Setting Body
ElectroTechnology Industry Training Organisation
FREEPOST 5164
PO Box 24469
Royal Oak
Auckland 1345
Telephone
Email
09 525 2590
reviewcomments@etito.co.nz
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Planned Review
Any person or organisation may contribute to the review of this qualification by sending
feedback to the standard setting body at the above address.
Next Review
2013
Other standard setting bodies whose standards are included in the
qualification
NZQA
Retail Institute
Certification
This certificate will display the logos of NZQA, the ElectroTechnology Industry Training
Organisation and the accredited organisation.
Classification
This qualification is classified according to the NQF classification system and the
New Zealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED) system as specified below.
NQF Classification
NZSCED
Code
Description
Code
Description
2089
Engineering and Technology >
Electrical Engineering >
Electrical Equipment
080501
Management and Commerce >
Sales and Marketing > Sales
Quality Management Systems
Providers and Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by a recognised Quality Assurance Body
before they can register credits from assessment against standards. Accredited providers and Industry
Training Organisations assessing against standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to
those standards. Accreditation requirements and the moderation system are outlined in the associated
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) for each standard.
ElectroTechnology Industry Training Organisation
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