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National Certificate in Electrical Equipment (Level 2)
Level
2
Credits
45
Purpose
This is the introductory qualification for people currently working, or intending to work with
electrical equipment for supply to electricians, electronic and data specialists, and
enthusiasts, in the electrotechnology industry. The qualification covers knowledge of
electricity at an introductory level, electrotechnology components, customer service skills,
specific electrical equipment knowledge to assist with equipment protection and selection,
and legislation relating to electrical equipment in the electrotechnology industry.
Holders of this qualification have knowledge and skills of:

first aid and life threatening conditions

safe practices in an electrical workplace

mathematics for electrical equipment

customer service

theft and fraud in a retail or distribution environment

time management

electrical equipment and accessories

electrical equipment processing.
As this qualification represents a foundation for the industry, all unit standards are
compulsory.
This qualification is the prerequisite to the National Certificate in Electrical Equipment
(Level 3) [Ref: 1469] which further develops knowledge and skills in electrical equipment.
Credit Range
Level 2 credits
Level 3 or above credits
Total
39
6
45
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Requirements for Award of Qualification
Award of NZQF National 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 on the New Zealand Qualifications
Authority (NZQA) website: http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/standards/standards-exclusionlist/.
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
 Compulsory standards
Detailed Requirements
Compulsory
The following standards are required
Core Generic > Core Generic > Self-Management
ID
Title
12349
Demonstrate knowledge of time management
Level
Credit
2
3
Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Core Electrical
ID
Title
Level
1178
Follow safe practices in an electrical workplace
2
Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Electrical Equipment
ID
Title
Level
23751
23752
23753
23754
Demonstrate knowledge of electrical calculations and
theory, test instruments, and components of electrical
equipment
Demonstrate knowledge of electrical cables,
accessories and lamps in the electrotechnology
industry
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of electrical
equipment storage in the electrotechnology industry
Gather, package, and despatch electrical equipment
and process returns in the electrotechnology industry
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Credit
3
Credit
2
6
3
4
2
6
2
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Health > Health Studies > First Aid
ID
Title
Level
Credit
26551
Provide first aid for life threatening conditions
2
1
26552
Demonstrate knowledge of common first aid conditions
and how to respond to them
2
1
Service Sector > Retail, Distribution, and Sales > Retail and Distribution Core Skills
ID
Title
Level
Credit
24997
Demonstrate knowledge of theft and fraud in a retail or
distribution environment
2
Service Sector > Retail, Distribution, and Sales > Sales Transactions
ID
Title
Level
12008
Sell goods and/or services in a retail or distribution
environment
2
Service Sector > Service Sector Skills > Service Sector - Core Skills
ID
Title
Level
5
Credit
6
Credit
57
Provide customer service
2
2
376
Employ customer service techniques to accommodate
customer behavioural styles in a workplace
3
2
Transition Arrangements
Version 2
Version 2 was issued following a revision of the qualification to maintain currency until a
thorough review can take place in 2012. The revision ensures that the qualification
remains achievable following the reviews of standards in the Core Health and Stock
Control domains.
Changes to structure and content
 expiring standards 6401 and 6402 were replaced by standards 26551 and 26552
 expiring standard 11970 was replaced by standard 24997
 total credit value increased from 43 to 45
 titles of standards 57, 376 and 12349 were updated.
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
Candidates may either complete the requirements for version 1 of the qualification or
transfer to version 2.
All new candidates will be enrolled in programmes leading to version 2 of the qualification.
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This qualification contains standards that replace earlier standards. For the purposes of
this qualification, people who have gained credit for the expiring standards are exempt
from the requirement to gain credit for the replacement standards – see table below.
Credit for
Exempt from
6400
26551, 26552
6401
26552
6402
26551
6401, 6402
26551, 26552
11970
24997
It is not intended that anyone is disadvantaged by this revision and the above
arrangements have been designed for a smooth transition. ETITO is only aware of ten
existing candidates and it is envisaged that they will complete within the specified
timeframe. However, anyone who feels they have been disadvantaged may appeal to
ETITO at the address below.
NZQF National Qualification Registration Information
Process
Registration
Revision
Version
1
2
Date
July 2007
June 2011
Last Date for Assessment
December 2011
N/A
Standard Setting Body
ElectroTechnology Industry Training Organisation
Freepost 5164
PO Box 24469
Royal Oak
Auckland 1345
Telephone
Email
Website
09 525 2590
reviewcomments@etito.co.nz
http://www.etito.co.nz
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
2012
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Other standard setting bodies whose standards are included in the
qualification
NZQA
Retail Industry Training Organisation
Certification
This certificate will display the logos of NZQA, the ElectroTechnology Industry Training
Organisation and the organisation that has been granted consent to assess against
standards that meet the requirements of the qualification (accredited).
Classification
This qualification is classified according to the classification system listed on the Directory
of Assessment Standards (DAS) and the New Zealand Standard Classification of
Education (NZSCED) system as specified below.
DAS Classification
NZSCED
Code
Description
Code
Description
2089
Engineering and Technology >
Electrical Engineering >
Electrical Equipment
031399
Engineering and Related
Technologies > Electrical and
Electronic Engineering and
Technology > Electrical and
Electronic Engineering and
Technology not elsewhere
classified
Quality Management Systems
Providers and Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess by a recognised Quality
Assurance Body before they can register credits from assessment against standards. Organisation with
consent to assess and Industry Training Organisations assessing against standards must engage with the
moderation system that applies to those standards. Consent to assess requirements and the moderation
system are outlined in the associated Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) for each standard.
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