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National Certificate in Electronic Engineering (Level 2)
Level
2
Credits
57
This qualification is expiring. The last date to meet the requirements is 31 December
2012.
Purpose
The National Certificate in Electronic Engineering (Level 2) is an entry level industry
qualification for those seeking employment in one of the many technical branches of the
electronics industry. It may also form the first stage of a 3 to 4 year electronics technician
apprenticeship.
It combines basic knowledge of electronics with a variety of practical skills fundamental to
work safety in the industry environment. For some occupations this may be the only
qualification needed. In other situations this qualification could be the start of a path
leading to full electronics technician roles at level 4 and beyond.
Specific electronic knowledge and skill includes
• basic concepts of circuits, measurements and calculations;
• basic electronic components and systems;
• construction of a simple printed circuit and product.
Generic industry skills include
• soldering, electrostatic precautions, and basic workshop fabrication skills;
• cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and first aid;
• customer service;
• report writing;
• employment rights and responsibilities;
• operation of computer system;
• trade mathematics and mechanics; and
• electrical safe working practices.
Unit standards 18239 to 18243 in this qualification are also contained in the National
Certificate in Electronics Technology (Level 2) [Ref: 0240], widely taught in high schools at
Year 12 and elsewhere. Some students may therefore already have some credits towards
this qualification.
This qualification may lead to the National Certificate in Electronic Engineering (Level 3)
[Ref: 1093], the proposed National Certificate in Electronic Engineering (Level 4) and the
National Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) with strands in Computer Engineering, Electrical
Engineering, Electronics, Industrial Measurement and Control, and Telecommunications
[Ref: 0846]. Some of the credits from this qualification could also be used for the National
Certificate in Electronic Manufacturing (Level 3) [Ref: 0434].
ElectroTechnology Industry Training Organisation
SSB Code 100401
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Special Notes
The term Electronic Engineering, as used in the title of this and corresponding higher level
qualifications, is intended to convey an industry slant, expressed in the content by the
inclusion of industry generic and safety skills, as well as fundamental electronics theory.
By contrast, the term Electronics Technology, as in the National Certificate in Electronics
Technology (Level 2) [Ref: 0240], indicates the absence of such additional skills.
Credit Range
Level 1 credits
Level 2 credits
Level 3 credits
Total
3
48
6
57
Requirements for Award of Qualification
Award of NZQF National Qualifications
Credit gained for a standard may be used only once to meet the requirements of this qualification.
Unit standards and achievement standards that are equivalent in outcome are mutually exclusive for the
purpose of award. The table of mutually exclusive standards is provided on the New Zealand Qualifications
Authority (NZQA) website: http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/standards/standards-exclusionlist/.
Reviewed standards that continue to recognise the same overall outcome are registered as new versions
and retain their identification number (ID). Any version of a standard with the same ID may be used to meet
qualification requirements that list the ID and/or that specify the past or current classification of the standard.
Summary of Requirements
• Compulsory standards
Detailed Requirements
Compulsory
The following standards are required
Computing and Information Technology > Computing > Generic Computing
ID
Title
Level
2780
Operate and maintain a personal computer system
Core Generic > Core Generic > Work and Study Skills
ID
Title
1978
Identify basic employment rights and responsibilities,
and sources of information and assistance
ElectroTechnology Industry Training Organisation
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Credit
2
9
Level
Credit
1
2
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Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Core Electrical
ID
Title
Level
15847
15849
15851
Demonstrate knowledge of mathematics and
mechanics for electrical trades
Perform manual soldering and de-soldering procedures
for electrical work
Demonstrate knowledge of electrical safe working
practices
2
4
2
2
2
2
Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Electrotechnology
ID
Title
Level
16991
Demonstrate electrotechnology workshop fabrication
skills
3
Engineering and Technology > Electronic Engineering > Core Electronics
ID
Title
Level
5934
Prevent electrostatic damage to electronic components
Credit
2
Credit
6
Credit
1
Engineering and Technology > Electronic Engineering > Electronics Technology
ID
Title
Level
Credit
18239
18241
Demonstrate introductory knowledge of circuit concepts
and measurements for electronics
Demonstrate knowledge of basic electronic
components
Demonstrate knowledge of basic electronic systems
18242
18243
18240
2
5
2
5
2
5
Construct a simple printed circuit
2
3
Construct simple electronic products from supplied
circuit schematics
2
6
Level
Credit
Health > Health Studies > Core Health
ID
Title
6401
Provide first aid
2
1
6402
Provide resuscitation level 2
1
1
Level
Credit
2
3
Humanities > Communication Skills > Writing
ID
Title
3492
Write a short report
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Service Sector > Service Sector Skills > Service Sector - Core Skills
ID
Title
Level
57
Provide customer service in given situations
2
Credit
2
Transition Arrangements
Version 2
Version 2 was issued following review to indicate that this qualification is expiring.
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
NZQF National Qualification Registration Information
Process
Registration
Review
Version
1
2
Date
April 2004
October 2010
Last Date for Assessment
December 2012
December 2012
Standard Setting Body
ElectroTechnology Industry Training Organisation
FREEPOST 5164
PO Box 24469
Royal Oak
Auckland 1345
Telephone
Email
09 525 2590
reviewcomments@etito.co.nz
Other standard setting bodies whose standards are included in the
qualification
NZQA
Certification
This certificate will display the logos of NZQA, the ElectroTechnology Industry Training
Organisation, and the organisation that has been granted consent to assess against
standards that meet the requirements of the qualification (accredited).
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Classification
This qualification is classified according to the classification system listed on the Directory
of Assessment Standards (DAS) and the New Zealand Standard Classification of
Education (NZSCED) system as specified below.
DAS Classification
NZSCED
Code
Description
Code
Description
412
Engineering and Technology >
Electronic Engineering
031303
Engineering and Related
Technologies > Electrical and
Electronic Engineering and
Technology > Electronic
Engineering
Quality Management Systems
Providers and Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess by a recognised Quality
Assurance Body before they can register credits from assessment against standards. Accredited providers
and Industry Training Organisations assessing against standards must engage with the moderation system
that applies to those standards. Accreditation requirements and the moderation system are outlined in the
associated Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) for each standard.
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Prerequisite Diagram
6402
Level 1
6401
Level 2
ElectroTechnology Industry Training Organisation
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