NZQA registered unit standard
14977 version 5
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Title
Demonstrate knowledge of regulations relevant to the switchboard
industry
Level
3
Purpose
Credits
3
This unit standard is intended for the training and assessment
of people engaged in the manufacture of electric switchboards
and covers knowledge of legislation and standards relevant to
the switchboard industry.
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
–
demonstrate knowledge of regulations relevant to
switchboard manufacture in terms of location, source, and
management; and
–
demonstrate knowledge of the application of regulations
relevant to switchboard manufacture.
Classification
Electrical Engineering > Electric Switchboards
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
This unit standard has been developed for learning and assessment off-job.
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References
Electricity Act 1992;
Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010;
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 and associated regulations;
Accident Compensation Act 2001;
AS/NZS 3000:2007, Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand
Wiring Rules), including Amendment 1;
AS/NZS 3439.4:2009, Low-voltage switchgear and control gear assemblies –
Particular requirements for assemblies for construction sites (ACS);
New Zealand Electrical Codes of Practice (NZECP), ISSN 0114-0663 (available from
the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment);
and all subsequent amendments and replacements.
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Definitions
Regulations – legislation, codes of practice, and standards listed above.
Switchboard – low-voltage switchgear and control gear assemblies, the rated voltage
of which does not exceed 1000 V a.c. at frequencies not exceeding 1000 Hz, or 1500
V d.c.
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NZQA registered unit standard
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14977 version 5
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Range
a Candidates need to demonstrate the ability to find and apply specific requirements
of the regulations, in response to given practical situations. Regulations need not
be memorised. However, copies of the regulations should be available for
reference during the assessment.
b Evidence of six different situations is required, with at least one relating to highvoltage switchboards.
c All knowledge demonstrated is to be in accordance with applicable specifications,
documented enterprise, legislative and/or regulatory requirements, and local
bylaws.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of regulations relevant to switchboard manufacture in terms of
location, source, and management.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The location where regulations can be accessed in the workplace is explained.
1.2
The issuing authority for each of the regulations is stated.
1.3
The persons responsible for keeping the regulations in the workplace up to date
are identified.
Outcome 2
Demonstrate knowledge of the application of regulations relevant to switchboard
manufacture.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Regulations are identified by quoting number, clause, and verbatim text.
2.2
Consequences of non-compliance with the regulations are stated in terms of
electrical safety and switchgear operation.
2.3
A brief explanation is given of how each of the regulations can be applied to
achieve compliance in given practical situations.
Planned review date
31 December 2014
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
31 August 1998
31 December 2013
Revision
2
12 March 2002
31 December 2013
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SSB Code 100401
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
14977 version 5
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Process
Version
Date
Last Date for Assessment
Review
3
20 March 2008
N/A
Rollover and
Revision
4
15 March 2012
N/A
Revision
5
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