Qualification details Title New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply (Cable Jointer High Voltage) (Level 4) with an optional strand of 33kV. Version 1 Qualification type Certificate Level 4 Credits 202 [+35 credit for optional strand] NZSCED 031311 Engineering and Related Technologies > Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology > Power Line Installation and Maintenance Qualification developer Infrastructure ITO Next review December 2019 Approval date November 2014 Strategic purpose statement The purpose of this qualification is to provide the electricity supply industry with people who have sufficient knowledge, practical skills and experience to gain electrical registration as a cable jointer and undertake cable jointing on cables up to and including 11kV. Electrical Workers Registration Board [EWRB], under the auspices of the Electricity Amendment Act 2006, sets out in the Rules of the EWRB, the requirements/standards for registration and limits of work for registration as a Cable Jointer. This qualification supports the EWRB requirements, and leads to eligibility for registration as a cable jointer. Graduates will be capable of working to industry standards, taking responsibility for their own work and that of others, and capable of working independently, whilst ensuring safety. Graduates who meet the requirements of the optional strand graduate profile outcome will be able to carry out cable jointing on power cables up to and including 33kV. Graduate profile Graduates of this qualification will be able to: Outcome Statement - Apply industry standards and follow procedures when performing the duties of a cable jointer undertaking work on power cables up to and including 11kV. Qualification Reference 2227 © New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2014 - Apply electrical theory to construction, preparation and industry rules, and the principles of generation, transmission and distribution in the electricity supply industry. - Apply a range of communication skills relevant to the role of a registered cable jointer including those required to carry out supervision. - Ensure that health and safety requirements are met in the workplace environment as required for the range of work undertaken by a registered cable jointer. Page 1 of 8 - Undertake testing procedures that facilitate the process of cable jointing work on power cables up to and including 11kV. - Apply theory, codes, legislation and industry procedures to the planning, jointing, testing and commissioning of cables in an electricity distribution network to the standards required for EWRB registration as a cable jointer. Graduates of this qualification with the optional strand [33kV] will be able to: - Apply industry standards and follow procedures when performing the duties of a cable jointer undertaking work on power cables up to and including 33kV. Education pathway This qualification will equip graduates with the skills, knowledge and competencies to become a registered cable jointer. This qualification builds on the: - New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply (Introductory) (Level 2) [Ref: 2136]. And - New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply (Cable Jointer) (Level 3) [Ref: 2228]. Graduates may progress to additional Level 4 certificates for additional electricity supply roles: - New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply (Line Mechanic Distribution) (Level 4) [Ref: 2197]. - National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Distribution Faultman) (Level 4) with strands in Line Mechanic, and Electrician [Ref:1624] - National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Field Switcher) (Level 4) with optional strands in Distribution Networks, Transmission Networks, and Operational Co-ordinator Planning Use [Ref:1117] And progress on to the following higher qualifications: - National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Line Mechanic Distribution) Live work Glove and Barrier up to 33kV (Level 5) [Ref:1625] - National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Power Technician) (Level 5) with an optional strand in Generation and Sustainable Energy [Ref: 1260]. Qualification Reference 2227 © New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2014 Page 2 of 8 Employment pathway Graduates of this qualification may be embarking on a career as a registered cable jointer in the electricity supply industry, or may be changing their career path from elsewhere in the electricity supply industry. Line mechanics may diversify into cable jointing work, but people may chose to go directly into cable jointing. Some electricians may also diversify into cable jointing. Graduates will be eligible to apply for EWRB registration as a cable jointer. As a registered cable jointer they can work in the distribution sector of the electricity supply industry on low and high voltage equipment, in an intermediate level position, mostly working without supervision and with some supervisory responsibility. They may progress to senior positions within the electricity supply industry, with additional training. Alternatively, with additional training, they may diversify into other roles such as: distribution line mechanic, field switcher, or, faultman. Qualification specifications Qualification award This qualification will be awarded by Infrastructure ITO as developer of the qualification and any TEOs accredited to deliver a programme leading to the qualification. The formal documentation certifying the award of this qualification bears the Infrastructure ITO and NZQF logos and, where applicable, the name and logo of the Tertiary Education Organisation offering the programme of training leading to the award of the qualification. In addition it will have the full qualification title and the NZQF reference number, plus the date of the award of the qualification. Evidence requirements for assuring consistency All graduates must meet the EWRB requirements for attaining registration as a cable jointer. Therefore outcome five, below, will be a key focus for assuring consistency. - Apply theory, codes, legislation and industry procedures to the planning, jointing, testing and commissioning of cables in an electricity distribution network to the standards required for EWRB registration as a cable jointer. EWRB will use capstone assessments of mandatory unit standards for testing performance for registration. Tertiary Education Organisations (TEOs) that own and deliver programmes are responsible for ensuring the consistency of assessment within their programmes. They must be able to demonstrate the alignment of their graduates’ outcomes, to the qualification graduate profile outcomes. Evidence of consistency of graduate outcomes must include: - An audit trail of graduate programme results and subsequent employment outcomes. Qualification Reference 2227 © New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2014 Page 3 of 8 - Evidence of employer support of the graduates of this programme and their feedback that the graduates display the graduate profile outcomes. Use of existing programme data will be encouraged wherever possible. All TEOs either arranging training or delivering programmes that lead to the award of the qualification are required to participate in a consistency event scheduled by NZQA. The purpose of the consistency event is to: review evidence associated with achievement of qualification outcomes at the level of the qualification. identify issues or opportunities associated with outcome achievement. Further information can be found on the NZQA website. Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning arrangements Credit transfer will be recognised for any of the unit standards that have the same unit standard number as those that appear in the conditions of this qualification’s graduate profile outcomes. Any recognition of current competency or recognition of prior learning must follow the policies and procedures outlined in the accredited TEO’s programme procedures and must be aligned with EWRB requirements for registration as a cable jointer. Minimum standard of achievement and standards for grade endorsements Achievement of outcomes. There are no grade endorsements for this qualification. This qualification has an optional strand graduate profile outcome, that when achieved recognises capability for working on live electricity supply from 22kV to 33kV. Entry requirements (including prerequisites to meet regulatory body or legislative requirements) Candidates must gain a EWRB Trainee Limited Certificate within 3 months of commencing a programme to gain this qualification, for their experience to be acknowledged towards registration. The following unit standards meet these requirements: 26551, 26552, 10507, 28020, and 18038. They are typically achieved during completion of a programme leading to the New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply (Introductory) (Level 2) [Ref: 2136]. In addition the following unit standards achieved during completion of a programme leading to the New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply(Cable Jointer) (Level 3) [Ref:2228] will be required for eligibility for EWRB registration as a cable jointer. 28277, 18273, 18274, 28110, 19950, 23896/28276 Qualification Reference 2227 © New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2014 Page 4 of 8 Qualification conditions Overarching conditions relating to the qualification Conditions for programme This is a safety sensitive industry and providers of programmes structure leading to this qualification must ensure that: - Candidates have sufficient language, literacy and numeracy skills to meet all the requirements of a cable jointer for reading and understanding written instructions, interpreting sketches and data and communicating orally and in writing. - Candidates are aware that most employing organisations have drug and alcohol free policies in their operating procedures with reference to the Health Safety & Employment Act 1992. Conditions for programme context Candidates are typically employed in the electricity supply industry as a cable jointer or a trainee cable jointer. Other conditions Candidates must not be colour blind. Specific conditions relating to the Graduate profile Qualification outcomes Indicative Credits Conditions 1 Apply industry standards and follow procedures when undertaking the duties of a cable jointer undertaking work on power cables up to and including 11kV. 78 These unit standards must be used to assess these outcomes: 10547, 17027, 28193 19950, 20061, 20071, 20072, 20535, 28111, 28194. 2 Apply electrical theory to construction and preparation of power cables, and industry rules, and the principles of generation, transmission and distribution in the electricity supply industry. 29 Candidates must be able to apply knowledge and understanding of: Mandatory or Optional Mandatory - the basic composition and properties of electricity - power transformer theory - the principles of electrical circuit protection - the process behind the installation of power cables and telecommunication cables - how low and high voltage power cables are constructed - the theory of cable preparation. These unit standards may be used to assess these Qualification Reference 2227 © New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2014 Optional Page 5 of 8 outcomes: 18273, 23896, 12296, 20073, 18274, 28110, 28277, 12295 3 Apply a range of communication skills relevant to the role of a registered cable jointer including those required to carry out supervision. 2 Candidates must demonstrate ability in the following communication skills: Mandatory - Reading and following manufacturer specifications and instructions - Reading, understanding and communicating permits correctly - Observing and reporting on safety procedures in the work environment. - Applying communication skills effectively to confidently take responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others when undertaking the range of work carried out by a cable jointer. The following unit standards may be used to assess these conditions: Optional 10543, 17027, 18026, 28193, 28110, 28109, 28278. 4 Ensure that health and safety requirements are met in the workplace environment as required for the range of work undertaken by a registered cable jointer. 46 Candidates must: 5 Undertake testing procedures that facilitate the process of cable jointing work on power cables up to and including 11kV. 12 - Consistently follow required health and safety requirements in the workplace, display an attitude that demonstrates awareness of risk to themselves and others; and must be confident enough in their own knowledge to deal with emergency situations. 6 Apply theory, codes, legislation and industry procedures to the planning, jointing, testing and commissioning of cables in an electricity distribution network to the standards required for EWRB registration as a cable jointer. 35 Qualification Reference 2227 © New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2014 Mandatory - Meet all the EWRB cable jointer registration requirements, independently, consistently and safely. EWRB capstone assessments for registration require the following unit standards: Page 6 of 8 10507, 10508, 10543, 12300, 17026, 17602, 18026, 18038, 18275, 20074, 28280, 20092, 28276, 28279, 23897, 24152, 26551, 26552, 28020, 28109, 28278. 7 Optional strand [33kV] Apply industry standards and follow procedures when undertaking the duties of a cable jointer undertaking work on power cables up to and including 33kV. 35 These unit standards must be used to assess this graduate profile outcome: 10550, 20063, 28281. Mandatory Transition information Replacement information This qualification replaced the National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Cable Jointer – High Voltage) (Level 4) [Ref: 0870] Transition All existing candidates may either complete the requirements of the replaced qualification or transfer to this qualification according to programme availability. Candidates awarded the replaced qualification who subsequently apply for registration as a cable jointer, may be required to complete mandatory unit standards that are requirements for eligibility of the revised EWRB registration as a cable jointer. Those candidates that have achieved the National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Level 2) with optional strands in Electrical, Electrical Fitter, and Line Mechanic [Ref: 1293] and the National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Cable Jointer - Low Voltage) (Level 3) [Ref: 0869], may cross credit any unit standards with the same ID. The last date for assessments to take place for the National Certificate in Elect ricity Supply (Cable Jointer High Voltage) (Level 4) [Ref: 0870] is 31 December 2017. It is anticipated that no existing candidates will be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. However, anyone who feels that they have been disadvantaged may appeal to Infrastructure ITO at the address below. Appeals will be considered on a case by case basis. For further information contact: Infrastructure ITO PO Box 2759 Wellington 6140 Telephone 04 499 9144 Fax 04 499 9145 Email qualifications@infrastructureito.org.nz Website http://www.infrastructureito.org.nz Qualification Reference 2227 © New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2014 Page 7 of 8 Republication information Version 1 of this qualification was republished in January 2015 to correct the credit value of the qualification from 210 to 202 credits and update the indicative credits for outcomes 1-6. Qualification Reference 2227 © New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2014 Page 8 of 8