Title
Version
Level
NZSCED
1
4
Qualification developer
Next review
Approval date
Strategic purpose statement
Qualification type Certificate
Credits 240
031311 Engineering and Related Technologies » Electrical and
Electronic Engineering and Technology » Power Line Installation and Maintenance
Connexis
2020
August 2015
This qualification is suitable for people entering into, or who are currently employed in, the electricity supply industry. They may be changing their career path from elsewhere in the electricity supply industry. Some electricians or mechanics may diversify into substation maintenance.
This qualification is designed to provide the electricity supply industry with people who have sufficient knowledge, practical skills, experience and attributes to be capable of working as a substation maintainer, in accordance with the registration requirements of the Electrical Workers Registration Board
(EWRB).
Graduates will have the knowledge and skills to work to legislated and industry standards and requirements, to take responsibility for their work and that of others, and to work independently whilst ensuring public safety.
Graduate profile
Graduates will be able to:
Ensure that health and safety requirements are met, and correct lifting and elevating procedures are maintained, when undertaking work in substation maintenance.
Apply knowledge of electricity supply, electrical networks,
New Zealand legislation, regulations and electrical codes of practice, to substation maintenance.
Apply a range of skills and knowledge of mechanical engineering and electrical theory and processes to substation maintenance.
Apply knowledge of substation equipment and structures to perform substation maintenance.
Apply a range of communication procedures and processes relevant to work in the field of substation maintenance.
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Education pathway
Employment pathway
Graduates may progress to Level 4 qualifications for additional electricity supply roles. These include: Distribution Faultman,
Line Mechanic and Field Switcher.
New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply (Line Mechanic
Distribution) (Level 4) [Ref: 2197]
Graduates may progress to higher level qualifications for roles such as Power Technician.
Graduates of this qualification will be eligible for EWRB registration and employment as a Substation Maintainer in the electricity supply industry.
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
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.
Evidence of consistency of graduate outcomes may 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
Further information can be found on the NZQA website.
For full details of Connexis arrangements for managing consistency contact the Connexis Quality Assurance team.
Achieved Minimum standard of achievement and standards for grade endorsements
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 as a substation maintainer.
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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
Specific conditions relating to the Graduate profile
Qualification outcomes Conditions
1 Ensure that health and safety requirements are met, and correct lifting and elevating procedures are maintained, when undertaking work in substation maintenance.
Credits 40
2 Apply knowledge of electricity supply, electrical networks,
New Zealand legislation, regulations and electrical codes of practice to substation maintenance.
Credits 45
3 Apply a range of skills and knowledge of mechanical engineering and electrical theory and processes to substation maintenance.
Credits 85
4 Apply knowledge of substation equipment and structures to perform substation maintenance.
Credits 60
5 Apply a range of communication procedures and processes relevant to work in the field of substation maintenance.
Credits 10
Must include coverage of the following areas:
Work instructions, safety signage
Electricity Engineers’ Association (EEA) guides and manuals including the Safety Manual - Electricity Industry
(SM-EI) 1, 2 & 3
Primary works management (permit holders)
First aid.
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Replacement information This qualification replaced the National Certificate in Electricity Supply
(Sub Station Maintainer) (Level 4) [Ref: 1118].
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 enrolment into programmes leading to the replaced qualification is 31December 2016.
The last day of assessment is 31 December 2018.
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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