NZQA registered unit standard
25338 version 3
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Title
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of legislation relevant for
electrical equipment industry
Level
3
Purpose
Credits
5
This unit standard is intended for of people working within the
electrical equipment industry and covers knowledge of
legislation relevant to the electrical equipment industry.
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
–
demonstrate and apply knowledge of legislation relevant
to the electrical equipment industry; and
–
demonstrate knowledge of the Trans-Tasman Mutual
Recognition Agreement and how it relates to the electrical
equipment industry.
Classification
Electrical Engineering > Electrical Equipment
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
This unit standard has been developed for learning and assessment on-job or off-job
with realistic simulation.
2
References
Consumer Guarantees Act 1993;
Commerce Act 1986;
Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010;
Electricity Act 1992;
Fair Trading Act 1986;
Privacy Act 1993;
Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Agreement;
and all subsequent amendments and replacements.
3
Definitions
Organisational policy – includes all documented policies, procedures, specifications
and instructions.
RCM – Regulatory Compliance Mark.
SDoC – Supplier Declaration of Compliance.
TTMRA – Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Agreement.
The Skills Organisation
SSB Code 100401
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
25338 version 3
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Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of legislation relevant to the electrical equipment
industry.
Range
Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, Fair Trading Act 1986, Privacy Act 1993,
Commerce Act 1986.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Legislation relevant to the trading practices of the electrical equipment industry
is described.
1.2
Legislation relating to product or service deficiencies is described and applied in
the electrical equipment industry.
Range
1.3
may include but are not limited to – product recalls, faulty
products, misleading advertising;
evidence of two situations is required.
Procedures for settling disputes with customers are identified and applied in
accordance with organisational policy and legislation, in the electrical equipment
industry.
Outcome 2
Demonstrate knowledge of the TTMRA and how it relates to the electrical equipment
industry.
Evidence requirements
2.1
The TTMRA is outlined in non-technical terms.
Range
when it came into effect, how it is applied.
2.2
The three key points that must be considered before importing electrical
equipment from Australia are identified and outlined in accordance with the
TTMRA.
2.3
Regulations relating to electrical equipment imported under the terms of the
TTMRA are identified and explained, in terms of their significance.
Range
may include but is not limited to – RCM, statutory declarations;
evidence of two is required.
2.4
The SDoC is explained, and the principal regulation relating to the SDoC
requirements is identified in accordance with the TTMRA.
2.5
Four product categories directly related to the electrical equipment industry that
require an SDoC, are identified in accordance with the TTMRA.
The Skills Organisation
SSB Code 100401
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
Planned review date
25338 version 3
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31 December 2014
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
17 October 2008
N/A
Rollover and
Revision
2
15 March 2012
N/A
Revision
3
15 January 2014
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0003
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA,
before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses
of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact The Skills Organisation reviewcomments@skills.org.nz if you wish to
suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
The Skills Organisation
SSB Code 100401
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016