NZQA registered unit standard
24611 version 3
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Title
Handle switchgear equipment and switchboards in a safe manner
Level
3
Purpose
Credits
5
This unit standard is for people engaged in the manufacture of
electric switchboards, and covers knowledge and practice
related to receiving and handling switchboard equipment
safely.
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
–
receive and unpack switchgear equipment; and
–
manoeuvre switchgear equipment and switchboards
safely.
Classification
Electrical Engineering > Electric Switchboards
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
This unit standard has been developed for learning and assessment on-job.
2
References
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992;
Health and Safety in Employment Regulations 1995.
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);
and all subsequent amendments and replacements.
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Definitions
Industry practice – practice used and recommended by organisations involved in the
electrotechnology industry.
Switchboard – low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies, the rated voltage
of which does not exceed 1000 V a.c. at frequencies not exceeding 1000 Hz, or 1500
V d.c.
4
Range
All activities are to be conducted in accordance with applicable specifications,
documented enterprise, legislative and/or regulatory requirements, and local bylaws.
Activities must also meet the requirements of the above in terms of personal,
product, and work site safety.
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NZQA registered unit standard
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Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Receive and unpack switchgear equipment.
Range
equipment – large and/or heavy, fragile switchgear equipment.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Characteristics of equipment are identified in terms of weight, size, and fragility.
1.2
Material handling equipment appropriate to the task is located and used in a
safe and efficient manner.
1.3
Equipment is unpacked without injury to personnel or damage to components,
equipment, or the environment.
1.4
Packaging materials are disposed of appropriately in accordance with industry
practice.
Outcome 2
Manoeuvre switchgear equipment and switchboards safely.
Range
equipment – each of large, heavy, unstable switchgear equipment.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Equipment and boards are moved using handling equipment and techniques in
compliance with safety requirements and industry practice.
2.2
Assistants are coordinated efficiently and safely during equipment movement.
2.3
Equipment is placed securely after manoeuvring to ensure safety in accordance
with industry practice.
Replacement information
This unit standard replaced unit standard 14976.
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
20 March 2008
N/A
Rollover and
Revision
2
15 March 2012
N/A
The Skills Organisation
SSB Code 100401
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
24611 version 3
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Process
Version
Date
Last Date for Assessment
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