Qualification details
Title
New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory (Level 3)
Version
1
Qualification type
Certificate
Level
3
Credits
120
NZSCED
031301
Engineering and Related Technologies > Electrical and
Electronic Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering
DAS classification
204
Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering
Qualification developer
The Skills Organisation
Next review
31 December 2019
Any person or organisation may contribute to the review of this
qualification by sending feedback to the qualification developer
at: reviewcomments@skills.org.nz.
Approval date
November 2014
Strategic purpose statement
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the electrical
industry with people who have introductory knowledge that
underpins safe electrical installation, testing, commissioning, and
servicing of electrical installations and equipment.
The qualification provides pre-entry foundation knowledge of
electrical engineering and is suitable for those who wish to enter
the industry and who do not yet have an electrical apprenticeship
agreement.
Graduates of this qualification are not electricians but will have
an operational and theoretical knowledge of electricity
production, distribution, and utilisation, and can carry out a
limited range of prescribed electrical work safely and ethically
under general supervision in accordance with the Electricity Act
1992.
Outcome Statement
Graduate profile
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Graduates of this qualification will, in the context of the wider
electrical industry and under supervision and in a controlled
environment, be able to:
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Apply fundamental knowledge and principles of electrical
theory and practice, including electrical protection, to the
installation and maintenance of electrical systems and
equipment.
Apply fundamental knowledge of fault diagnosis and testing
techniques of electrical systems and equipment.
Apply safe working procedures and practices, and identify
and report electrical and other hazards.
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4
5
6
7
Education pathway
Ensure their own activities are within legal limitations of the
electrical legislation.
Apply fundamental knowledge and principles to the
installation and maintenance of electrical machines.
Apply fundamental knowledge and principles to the
installation and maintenance of electrical equipment in
special electrical situations.
Work ethically and professionally within the electrical
industry, as an electrical apprentice, including maintaining
current competency and communicating with stakeholders on
electrical and related matters.
This qualification provides one of two entry pathways into the
electrical industry and is intended for candidates who do not
have an electrical apprenticeship agreement.
The second entry pathway is through an apprenticeship
agreement where candidates will be signed directly into the New
Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory and Practice
(Trade) (Level 4) [Ref: 2388].
On completion of this qualification graduates may progress to
higher level qualifications within the electrical industry such as
the New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory and
Practice (Trade) (Level 4) [Ref: 2388], or the New Zealand
Diploma in Engineering [Ref: 112950]. Graduates may also
progress to degree level programmes.
This qualification is not a prerequisite for the New Zealand
Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory and Practice (Trade)
(Level 4) [Ref: 2388]. However, credits gained for this
qualification will contribute towards that qualification.
Employment pathway
Graduates will be equipped with the skills, knowledge, and
attributes to work in apprenticeships in the electrical industry in
the field of their choice with guidance, mentoring, and
supervision in accordance with the Electricity Act 1992.
Examples of roles that this qualification may lead to are
Electricity Supply Electrical Apprentice, Domestic/Commercial
Electrical Apprentice, or Industrial Electrical Apprentice, or
apprenticeships in other electrical related sectors.
Graduates may also be able to work in areas such as electrical
wholesaling or retailing as a counter sales person, or electrical
meter readers.
Qualification specifications
Qualification award
The candidate shall be awarded the qualification by the
accredited Tertiary Education Organisation (TEO) where the
programme has been completed.
The formal document certifying the award of this qualification
includes the full qualification title, the date of award, and the
logos of The Skills Organisation, the accredited TEO, and the
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NZQF.
As the qualification developer, The Skills Organisation will
maintain a list of graduates of this qualification. The TEO will
report annually to The Skills Organisation the names of all
graduates awarded the qualification.
Evidence requirements for
assuring consistency
All TEOs offering this qualification (either arranging training or
delivering programmes) must engage with all the arrangements
for managing consistency as stated below. The process will be
funded by TEOs offering programmes leading to the qualification,
to cover actual and reasonable evaluation related costs.
To meet the requirements of the qualification outcomes the
requirements of the specified Essential Capabilities for Electrical
Registration must be met. Details of the Essential Capabilities
for Electrical Registration are available from the Electrical
Workers Registration Board (EWRB) website.
TEOs are to seek feedback from the Electrotechnology industry
regarding their graduates meeting the qualification graduate
profile outcomes. This will occur through:
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Regular monitoring of trainee progression within either the
TEO or the workplace including liaising with employers,
teaching staff, training supervisors, and industry managers
about the value of the training, graduates, and qualification,
to the business.
Feedback from major employers' associations, such as
Electrical Contractors Association of New Zealand (ECANZ),
Electro-Technical Association (ETA), Sustainable Electricity
Association of New Zealand (SEANZ), Electricity Engineers’
Association (EEA) and the Electricity Networks Association
(ENA) to ensure their members involved in the
Electrotechnology industry are satisfied with the qualification
graduates.
Regular cross-industry meetings (Industry Advisory Groups)
where the changing training needs of the industry can be
discussed in light of technology changes, workplace
practices, and graduate capabilities.
Independent surveys of graduates and employers to
determine if the graduates are appropriate for the workplace.
Providing an alignment matrix of programme outcomes or
unit standards against the qualification outcomes.
All feedback and results will be presented and made available
when a managing consistency event is conducted.
The purpose of this managing consistency event is to:
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review evidence associated with achievement of qualification
outcomes
identify issues or opportunities associated with outcome
achievement.
Following the event a report to TEOs on their programme
consistency with qualification outcomes and any
recommendations for maintaining currency of industry context
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will be provided.
For full details of The Skills Organisation arrangements for
managing consistency, contact The Skills Organisation at:
consistency@skills.org.nz.
It is also anticipated that where unit standards have been used
throughout a programme of learning, moderation of assessment
will occur in accordance with the relevant CMR. For The Skills
Organisation the CMR is 0003.
Credit transfer and recognition of
prior learning arrangements
TEOs delivering programmes that lead to award of this
qualification may transfer credit and recognise prior learning in
accordance with their own credit recognition policies and
procedures.
These policies and procedures, and information about associated
fees, must be available to the applicant prior to enrolment.
To facilitate credit transfer, education organisations must clearly
demonstrate the equivalency or comparability between each of
the outcomes in the graduate profile, and the assessment
components of their programmes.
Credit transfer will be automatic where standards on the
Directory of Assessment Standards are used within programmes
of study or training leading to this qualification.
Minimum standard of
achievement and standards for
grade endorsements
The minimum standard of achievement required for the award of
the qualification will be:
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achievement of all graduate outcomes in the graduate profile
through successful completion of an approved programme
holding a current First Aid certificate.
There are no grade endorsements for this qualification.
Entry requirements (including
prerequisites to meet regulatory
body or legislative requirements)
Candidates must have achieved the New Zealand Certificate in
Educational Achievement (Level 1) in Mathematics, English, and
Physics or General Science, or equivalent qualifications before
starting programmes leading to the qualification.
Qualification conditions
Overarching conditions relating to the qualification
Conditions for programme
structure
Not applicable
Conditions for programme
context
The EWRB is the electrical regulatory body and at this level there are
no requirements other than when carrying out any prescribed
electrical work the graduate must be supervised in accordance with
the Electricity Act 1992.
Other conditions
TEOs offering programmes leading to this qualification must maintain
currency with amendments to, and replacements of, relevant
legislation, regulations, government departments, and Australia/New
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Zealand Standards. Programmes must reflect industry practice and
currency.
Programmes will include:
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Fundamental and key concepts and knowledge of the electrical
industry
Safety requirements and regulations relating to the electrical
industry;
Applied knowledge to install, maintain, and repair electrical
equipment in a controlled environment.
Candidates must hold a current First Aid certificate before they can be
awarded this qualification.
For detailed information on these and recommended unit standards
visit http://www.skills.org.nz/resources-for-training-providers.
Credit gained for an outcome or a standard may be used only once to
meet the requirements of this qualification.
Specific conditions relating to the Graduate profile
Qualification outcomes
Conditions
Mandatory
or Optional
1
To meet the requirements of this outcome
the requirements of the following EWRB
Essential Capabilities for Electrical
Registration must be met:
Mandatory
Apply fundamental knowledge and
principles of electrical theory and
practice, including electrical
protection, to the installation and
maintenance of electrical systems
and equipment
Credits 81
2
3
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, part of 8, part of 16, 17,
20, part of 21, 22, part of 23, 32, 33, part of
34, part of 35, 36, part of 40, part of 41, 42,
51, part of 53, 55.
Apply fundamental knowledge of
fault diagnosis and testing
techniques of electrical systems
and equipment
To meet the requirements of this outcome
the requirements of the following EWRB
Essential Capabilities for Electrical
Registration must be met:
Credits 14
part of 30, part of 54.
Apply safe working procedures and
practices, and identify and report
electrical and other hazards
To meet the requirements of this outcome
the requirements of the following EWRB
Essential Capabilities for Electrical
Registration must be met:
Credits 8
Mandatory
Mandatory
2, part of 10, part of 31, part of 43, part of
44, part of 45, part of 46, 47, part of 48.
4
Ensure their own activities are
within legal limitations of the
electrical legislation
Credits 2
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To meet the requirements of this outcome
the relevant capabilities of the section
entitled Areas of additional coverage of the
EWRB Essential Capabilities for Electrical
Registration must be met.
Mandatory
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Apply fundamental knowledge of electrical
and relevant non-electrical legislation and
electrical licensing requirements.
5
Apply fundamental knowledge and
principles to the installation and
maintenance of electrical machines
Credits 5
To meet the requirements of this outcome
the requirements of the following EWRB
Essential Capabilities for Electrical
Registration must be met:
Mandatory
15, 18, 19, 52.
6
Apply fundamental knowledge and
principles to the installation and
maintenance of electrical
equipment in special electrical
situations
To meet the requirements of this outcome
the requirements of the following EWRB
Essential Capability for Electrical
Registration must be met:
Mandatory
25.
Credits 4
7
Work ethically and professionally
within the electrical industry, as an
electrical apprentice, including
maintaining current competency
and communicating with
stakeholders on electrical and
related matters
To meet the minimum requirements of this
outcome the requirements of the following
EWRB Essential Capabilities for Electrical
Registration must be met:
Credits 6
29484
Mandatory
part of 49.
The following unit standard is mandatory:
Transition information
Replacement information
This qualification replaced the following qualifications:
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National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Level 2) [Ref: 0174]
National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Level 3) [Ref: 0223]
Certificate in Pre Trade Electrical Engineering [Ref: CH3956]
Certificate in Electrical Engineering [Ref: ST5305]
Certificate in Electrical Trades [Ref: HB3853]
Certificate in Engineering Trades [Ref: TA4930]
Certificate in Electrical Engineering [Ref: PR4680]
Certificate in Electrical Engineering Technology [Ref: 107564]
MIT Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Level 2) [Ref: MN4325]
Certificate in Electrical Engineering [Ref: NT4656]
Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Level 2) [Ref: WK2563]
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Certificate in Electrical & Electronic Industry Skills (Level 2) [Ref:
HV4177]
Certificate in Pre-Trade Electrical (Level 2) [Ref: AO3090]
Certificate in Electrical and Related Trades (Pre-Employment) [Ref:
WR2882]
Certificate in Electrical and Related Trades [Ref: MA3951]
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Certificate in Electrical Trade Practices [Ref: AO3264]
Certificate in Pre Trade Electrical Engineering [Ref: CH3957]
IAL Certificate in Electrical Engineering Level 3 [Ref: PC9537]
Certificate in Electrical Engineering [Ref: 111662]
Certificate in Electronics and Electrical Technology [Ref: MA4028]
MIT Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Level 3) [Ref: MN4326]
Certificate in Electrical Skills [Ref: TK0012]
Certificate in Electrotechnology [Ref: CH3798]
MIT Certificate in Electrotechnology [Ref: MN4450]
Certificate in Electrical and Electronics [Ref: CA2301]
Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering [Ref: 111604]
The last date for entry into programmes leading to the replaced National qualifications is 31 December
2016, except for the National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Level 2) [Ref: 0174] and National
Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Level 3) [Ref: 0223] for which the last date for entry is 31 December
2017.
The last date for assessment to take place for the replaced National qualifications is 31 December 2021.
It is recommended that candidates currently enrolled in programmes leading to the replaced National
qualifications and who are unable to complete by 31 December 2021 transfer their existing achievement
to this qualification.
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 The Skills Organisation.
For last dates of entry and last dates of award of the other replaced qualifications; please contact the
relevant qualification developer.
Republication information
Version 1 of this qualification was republished in June 2016 to extend the last date for entry into
programmes leading to the National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Level 2) [Ref: 0174] and the
National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Level 3) [Ref: 0223] from 31 December 2016 to 31
December 2017, to incorporate changes to the entry requirements, and the addition of unit standard
29484 as a mandatory condition under Outcome 7.
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