Qualification details
Title
New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply (Transmission Line Maintenance) (Level
4) with strands in Line Mechanics and Structure Maintenance
Version
1
Qualification type
Certificate
Level
4
Credits
150-180
NZSCED
031311
Engineering and Related Technologies > Electrical and
Electronic Engineering and Technology > Power Line Installation
and Maintenance
Qualification developer
Connexis
Next review
December 2020
Approval date
June 2015
Strategic purpose statement
This qualification is for people entering into or currently employed
in the electricity supply industry. It is designed to provide the
industry with people able to work in transmission line
maintenance as either a line mechanic or a structure maintainer.
Graduates will be able to work safely to industry standards,
taking responsibility for their work and that of others, and be
capable of working independently whilst ensuring public safety.
Graduates of the Line Mechanics strand will be able to work as a
line mechanic on transmission lines and are eligible to apply for
registration as a line mechanic with the Electrical Workers
Registration Board (EWRB).
Graduates of the Structure Maintenance strand will be able to
perform maintenance on electricity supply structures.
Graduate profile
Graduates will be able to:
- Ensure that health and safety requirements, theory,
codes and legislation are met when undertaking work as
a transmission line maintenance worker
Outcome Statement
- Perform condition assessment of electricity structures
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- Apply a range of communication skills and procedures
relevant to work in the field of transmission line
maintenance.
Graduates of the Line Mechanics strand will also be able to:
-
Apply theory, and industry standards and operating
procedures in carrying out maintenance of transmission
lines
Graduates of the Structure Maintenance strand will also be able
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to:
Education pathway
Carry out maintenance of electricity supply structures
Candidates will already hold the New Zealand Certificate in
Electricity Supply Introductory (Level 2) [Ref: 2136] or will gain it
as part of this qualification.
This qualification can provide a pathway to the following:
-
Employment pathway
New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply (Line
Mechanic Distribution) (Level 4) [Ref: 2197]
National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Field Switcher)
(Level 4) [Ref: 1117]
National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Sub Station
Maintainer) (Level 4) [Ref:1118]
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 (Distribution
Faultman) (Level 4) with strands in Line Mechanic and
Electrician [Ref:1624]
National Diploma in Electricity Supply (Level 5) [Ref:
0674]
Graduates of the line mechanics strand will be eligible for EWRB
registration and employment as a transmission line mechanic.
Graduates of the structure maintenance strand will be eligible for
employment as a structure maintainer.
Qualification specifications
Qualification award
This qualification will be awarded by Connexis as the
qualification developer, standard setting body and industry
training organisation arranging training leading to the qualification
under section 5 of the Industry Training Act 1992. This
qualification may also be awarded by any Tertiary Education
Organisation (TEO) accredited to deliver a programme leading to
the qualification.
The formal document certifying the award of this qualification
bears Connexis and NZQF logos and, where applicable, the
name and logo of the TEO 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 award of the qualification.
Evidence requirements for
assuring consistency
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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. They must be able to show alignment with the
registration requirements with the classes of registration that a
graduate of this qualification may be eligible for.
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Evidence of consistency of graduate outcomes must include:
- An audit trail of graduate programme results and subsequent
employment outcomes.
- Evidence of employer support of the graduates of the
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 process scheduled by NZQA.
The purpose of the managing 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.
For full details of Connexis arrangements for managing
consistency contact the Connexis Quality Assurance team.
Minimum standard of
achievement and standards for
grade endorsements
Achieved.
Other requirements for the
qualification (including regulatory
body or legislative requirements)
Candidates for this qualification require an EWRB Limited
Trainee Certificate within three months of commencing the
programme for their training, assessment and experience to be
accepted for registration.
General conditions for the programme leading to the qualification
General conditions for
programme
TEOs offering programmes leading to this qualification must
maintain currency with amendments to, and replacements of,
relevant legislation, regulations, rules, and New Zealand
standards for the electricity supply industry.
Programmes must reflect industry best practice and currency.
For detailed guidelines for programmes and any recommended
unit standards, visit http://www.connexis.org.nz/qualifications
Conditions relating to the Graduate profile
Qualification outcomes
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Conditions
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1
Ensure that health and
safety requirements, theory,
codes and legislation are
met when undertaking work
as a transmission line
maintenance worker.
Indicative credits: 55
2
Perform condition
assessment of electricity
structures
Indicative credits: 45
3
Programmes must include the following areas:
health and safety practices as applied to the
electricity supply industry
the theory of electricity, the network and plant and
equipment used
- a range of codes of practice, legislation and industry
practice relevant to transmission line maintenance
and structure condition assessment (these will
include health and safety regulations, codes of
practice, work instructions, safety signage, manuals,
and the Safety Manual – Electricity Industry Part 1,
2, & 3 (SM-EI 1, 2 & 3), Electricity Engineers’
Association (EEA) guides, and primary works
management (permit holders), work instructions and
manuals).
Apply a range of
communication skills and
procedures relevant to work
in the field of transmission
line maintenance.
Indicative credits: 5
Line Mechanic strand
4
Apply theory, and industry
standards and operating
procedures in carrying out
maintenance of transmission
lines
Programmes must ensure that the competencies required
for registration with the EWRB as a Line Mechanic are
met.
Indicative credits: 75
Structure Maintainer strand
5
Carry out maintenance of
electricity supply structures
Indicative credits: 45
Programmes must include abrasive blasting, protective
coating operations and the application of quality control
concepts to the maintenance of electricity supply
structures.
Transition information
Replacement information
This qualification replaced the National Certificate in Electricity
Supply (Line Mechanic Transmission) (Level 4) with optional
strands in Optional Work Skills (E1 (O)), and Optional Deenergised Work Skills (E3) [Ref: 1389].
All existing candidates may either complete the requirements of the replaced qualification or transfer to
this qualification according to programme availability.
The last date for entry into programmes leading to the replaced qualification is 31 December 2016. The
last date for assessments to take place for the replaced qualification is 31 December 2018.
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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 Connexis at the address
below. Appeals will be considered on a case by case basis.
For further information contact
Connexis Qualifications
PO Box 2759
Wellington, 6011
Email: qualifications@connexis.org.nz
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