Qualification details
Title
New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply (Cable Jointer Low Voltage)
(Level 3)
Version
1
Qualification type
Certificate
Level
3
Credits
122
NZSCED
031311
Engineering and Related Technologies > Electrical and
Electronic Engineering and Technology > Power Line Installation
and Maintenance
Qualification developer
Infrastructure ITO
Next review
December 2018
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 operate as a cable jointer in the
distribution sector, undertaking live work on power cables up to 1
kV. Graduates will be capable of working to industry standards
and taking responsibility for their own work, under appropriate
supervision, whilst ensuring safety.
Graduate profile
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of the Electricity Act, regulations and industry
rules, and the principles of generation, transmission and
distribution in the electricity supply industry.
- Apply electrical theory to the construction, preparation, jointing
and installation of power cables.
- Ensure that health and safety requirements are met in the
workplace environment as required for the range of work of a
cable jointer undertaking live work on power cables up to 1 KV.
- Apply industry standards and follow procedures, including
testing procedures, when performing the duties of a cable jointer
undertaking live work on power cables up to 1 kV.
Outcome Statement
- Apply a range of communication skills relevant to the role of a
cable jointer.
Education pathway
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This qualification will equip graduates with the skills, knowledge
and competencies to be a cable jointer working on live
equipment up to 1 kV.
This qualification incorporates the outcomes recognised by the
introductory electricity supply qualification, New Zealand
Certificate in Electricity Supply (Introductory) (Level 2)
[Ref: 2136]. Graduates may progress on to the New Zealand
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Certificate in Electricity Supply (Cable Jointer) (Level 4)
[Ref: 2227] and will then be eligible to apply for Electrical
Workers Registration Board (EWRB) registration as a cable
jointer.
Employment pathway
Graduates of this qualification may be embarking on a career as
a 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. Some electricians may also diversify into cable jointing.
Graduates will be able to work in the electricity supply industry as
a cable jointer, on live low voltage equipment in the distribution
sector. Graduates may progress, with additional training, to
become a EWRB registered cable jointer.
Qualification specifications
Qualification award
This qualification will be awarded by Infrastructure ITO as
developer of the qualification and any tertiary education
organisations (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
The key focus for ensuring consistency will be the following
two graduate profile outcomes:
- Ensure that health and safety requirements are met in the
workplace environment as required for the range of work of
a cable jointer undertaking live work on power cables up to 1
KV.
- Apply industry standards and follow procedures including
testing procedures when performing the duties of a cable
jointer undertaking live work on power cables up to 1 kV.
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.
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- 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 assessment 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 the New Zealand
Certificate in Electricity Supply (Cable Jointer) (Level 4)
[Ref: 2227].
Minimum standard of achievement
and standards for grade
endorsements
Achievement of outcomes. There are no grade
endorsements for this qualification.
Entry requirements (including
prerequisites to meet regulatory body
or legislative requirements)
Candidates for this qualification will require an EWRB
Limited Trainee Certificate in order for their training,
assessment and experience while completing this
qualification to be accepted, if they subsequently progress to
the Level 4 qualification and EWRB registration. 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].
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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, performing live work up to
1 kV. This includes reading, and understanding written instructions,
interpreting sketches and data and communicating orally and in
writing.
- Candidates are aware that most employing organisations will 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
trainee cable jointers.
Other conditions
Candidates must not be colour blind.
Specific conditions relating to the Graduate profile
Qualification outcomes
Indicative
Credits
1
2
Apply knowledge of the Electricity
Act, regulations and industry rules,
and the principles of generation,
transmission and distribution in the
electricity supply industry.
18
Apply electrical theory to the
construction, preparation, jointing
and installation of power cables.
23
Conditions
Graduates must be able to:
-
interpret safety signage
and safety manuals
accurately and
independently
-
explain the purpose and
requirements of:
-
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
the statutes and
regulations covering
safety;

the approved codes of
practice covering
safety: the SMEI,
Electricity Engineers’
Association Codes of
Practices, the New
Zealand Electrical
Codes of Practice and
Occupational Safety
and Health Codes of
Practice
Mandatory
or Optional
Mandatory
identify the different types
of electric lines, the
different circuit operating
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-
-
-
-
-
voltages, conductors and
structures and the function
they serve
identify and describe
distribution and
transmission network
primary plant and
equipment, their purpose
and function
understand the different:
 electricity supply
network voltages and
why they are used;
 types of substation
equipment including
circuit breakers,
disconnectors and
transformers, and their
functions
know the five major
sectors within the
electricity supply industry,
the purpose of each and
the relationships between
them
understand who the key
industry players are in
terms of asset owners,
industry suppliers, industry
groups, contractors and
consultants and how they
interact
understand how the New
Zealand electricity market
operates.
Graduates must also be able to
apply knowledge and
understanding of:
- 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
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constructed
- theory of cable preparation.
These unit standards must be
used to assess these outcomes
to ensure consistency in
application of safe practices in
the workplace:
10508, 12300, 18275, 20092
These unit standards may be
used to assess these
outcomes:
Optional
18273, 23896, 28276, 12296,
20073, 18274, 28110, 28277.
3
Ensure that health and safety
requirements are met in the
workplace environment as required
for the range of work of a cable
jointer undertaking live work on
power cables up to 1 KV.
40
Graduates must be able to:
-
Mandatory
Competently apply
knowledge to tasks within
the electricity supply
industry with appropriate
supervision
These unit standards must be
used to assess this outcome:
10507, 10543, 17026, 17602,
18026, 18038, 24152, 26551,
26552, 28020.
4
Apply industry standards and
follow procedures including testing
procedures when performing the
duties of an assistant cable jointer
undertaking live work on power
cables up to 1 kV.
39
These unit standards must be
used to assess this outcome:
19950, 28193, 28194, 20071,
20072, 28111.
Mandatory
5
Apply a range of communication
skills relevant to the role of a cable
jointer.
2
Graduates must demonstrate
ability in the following
communication skills:
Mandatory
- Reading and following
manufacturer specifications
and instructions
- Actively participating in
toolbox sessions
- Observing and reporting on
safety procedures in the work
environment
- Describing the requirements
of regulations specific to a job
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- Giving and receiving
instructions clearly and
accurately
- Completing work-based
documentation requirements
- Planning, scheduling and
communicating work tasks.
The following unit standards
may be used to assess these
conditions:
10543, 18026, 28193, 28110.
Optional
Transition information
Replacement information
This qualification replaced the National Certificate in Electricity Supply
(Cable Jointer – Low Voltage) (Level 3) [Ref: 0869]
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 proceed to the Level 4 qualification 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] may cross credit any un it
standards with the same ID.
The last date for assessments to take place for the National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Cable
Jointer Low Voltage) (Level 3) [Ref: 0869] 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 ESITO 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
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