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Qualification type Certificate
Credits 215 (TBC)
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The purpose of this qualification is to provide the electrotechnology industry with commercially competent switchgear fitters who are able to design, manufacture, test, service, and install electrical switchgear and associated equipment safely in accordance with the Electricity Act 1992.
This qualification provides benefit to the electrotechnology industry including the electricity supply industry, export industries, and a variety other industries. It also benefits the wider community by helping to provide a safe and secure electricity supply.
Graduates will be able to operate independently within the industry and be able provide leadership, mentoring, and supervision to others in the industry.
As the qualification includes the EWRB electrical theory and regulations examinations that are required for registration as an electrical installer, graduates will be able to apply to the Electrical
Worker Registration Board (EWRB) for registration once they have been awarded the qualification.
Graduates of this qualification will, in the context of the wider electrotechnology industry as commercially competent practitioners, be able to:
1. Monitor, maintain, and apply safe working; procedures, practices, and environment, and identify, control, and manage hazards in the workplace.
2. Apply and maintain knowledge of related electrical theory and practice
3. Apply knowledge of electrical components and drawings to assemble, wire, and test switch and control gear
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Education pathway
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4. Fabricate switchboards and install busbars in new and existing switchgear systems
5. Install process control, automation, energy management, and motor control centre hardware
6. GPO related to installation and licensing
7. GPO related to supervision
8. Work ethically and professionally within the electrotechnology industry, communicate with stakeholders on switchgear and related matters.
This qualification can build on the New Zealand Certificate in
Electrical Engineering (Level 3) [Ref. 2387] and New Zealand
Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory and Practice (Trade)
(Level 4) [Ref. 2388], which cover basic theory and safety practices for the electrical industry. However, these qualifications, though highly recommended are not prerequisites for this qualification.
If graduates do not already have the above qualifications, they may progress to these qualifications or to higher level qualifications within the electrical industry such as the New
Zealand Diploma in Engineering [Ref: 112950].
Graduates may also progress to degree level programmes.
Graduates will be equipped with the skills, knowledge, and attributes to work independently in the electromechanical switchgear design, construction, installation, maintenance, and repair industry as commercially competent practitioners.
Graduates of this qualification may be able to gain roles such as design, construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of: switch and control gear systems in a variety of industries. They may become supervisors and managers in their field.
Qualification award The candidate shall be awarded the qualification by the accredited Tertiary Education Organisation (TEO) where the programme has been completed.
The formal document certifying the award of this qualification includes the full qualification title, the date of award, and the logos of The Skills Organisation, the accredited TEO, and the
NZQF.
As the qualification developer, The Skills Organisation will maintain a list of graduates of this qualification. The TEO will report annually to The Skills Organisation the names of all graduates awarded the qualification
Evidence requirements for
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assuring consistency Graduate Profile Outcomes.
Evidence may come from:
- Regular monitoring of trainee progression within either the TEO or the workplace including liaising with employers, teaching staff, training supervisors, and industry managers about the value of the training, graduates, and qualification, to the business.
- Feedback from major employers' associations, such as
Electrical Contractors Association of New Zealand
(ECANZ) and or Electrical Workers Registration Board
(EWRB) to ensure their members involved in the
Electrotechnology industry are satisfied with the qualification graduates.
- Regular cross-industry meetings (Industry Advisory
Groups) where the changing training needs of the industry can be discussed in light of technology changes, workplace practices, and graduate capabilities.
- Independent surveys of graduates and employers to determine if the graduates are appropriate for the workplace
- Provide a map that aligns programme outcomes or unit standards against the qualification outcomes
All feedback and results will be presented in a report to be used when a managing consistency event is called.
It is also anticipated that where unit standards have been used throughout a programme of learning, assessment moderation will occur as per the relevant CMR. For The Skills Organisation the
CMR is 0003.
Minimum standard of achievement and standards for grade endorsements
The minimum standard of achievement required for the award of the qualification will be achievement of all graduate outcomes in the graduate profile.
Other requirements for the qualification (including regulatory body or legislative requirements)
It is recommended that candidates have achieved at least the
New Zealand Certificate in Educational Achievement (Level 2) in
Mathematics, English, and Physics, or General Science or equivalent qualifications before starting the qualification.
Qualified electrical and mechanical fitters and others with similar qualifications may also have relevant industry knowledge/experience to enter this qualification.
Not applicable General conditions for programme
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Conditions relating to the Graduate profile
Qualification outcomes Conditions
1
Monitor, maintain, and apply safe working; procedures, practices, and environment, and identify and control hazards in the workplace
12 Credits
2
Apply knowledge of related electrical theory and practice
65 Credits
3
Apply knowledge of electrical components and drawings to assemble, wire, and test switch and control gear and prepare job quotations
40 Credits
4
Fabricate switchboards and install busbars in new and existing switchgear systems
70 credits
5 Install process control, automation, energy management, and motor control centre hardware
50 Credits
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7
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8 Work ethically and professionally within the electrotechnology industry, communicate with stakeholders on switchgear and related matters and maintain current competency
13 Credits
Replacement information This qualification replaced the National Certificate in Electrical
Engineering (Switchgear Fitter) (Level 3) [Ref. 0933].
The last date for entry in to programme…
The last date for assessment to take place…
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