GATEWAY
TEACHERS MANUAL
2014
www.skills.org.nz
CONTENTS
1. Introduction
2. Who is The Skills Organisation (SKILLS)?
3. What SKILLS Gateway programmes cover at present
3.1. Electrical Engineering (Electrician for Registration)
3.2. Electronic Engineering
3.3. Telecommunications
3.4. Electronic Security
3.5. Industrial Measurement & Control
3.6. Appliance Servicing Electrical
3.7. Switchgear Fitting
3.8. Plumbing
3.9. Security Staff Services
3.10. Other packages- Watch this space
4. SKILLS Gateway programmes
4.1 Electrotechnology (On-Job, practical)
4.2 Gateway Plus (off-job, theory)
4.3 Trainee Limited Certificate- Safety Training
5. SKILLS ‘Electrotechnology 101’ certificate
6. The National Certificate in Electronics Technology (NCET)
National Certificate in Electronics Technology (Level 2)
National Certificate in Electronics Technology (Level 3)
7. Bright Sparks
8. Selecting the right Gateway student
9. Selecting the right Gateway company
10. How to get the process started
11. Fees
11.1 Non chargeable items
11.2 Chargeable items
12. Equipment a Gateway student may need
12.1 Safety
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CONTENTS
12.2 Tools
13. Additional courses that would suit a Gateway student
13.1 Site Safe
13.2 First Aid
13.3 Trainee Limited Certificate (see under Gateway Plus)
14. Tips on finding an apprenticeship
14.1 What an employer is looking for
14.2 Pre-employment courses
14.3 Trades Academies
15. Gateway: Young people in the workplace
16. MOU and Enrolment Forms
Memorandum of Understanding form
Gateway enrolment form and information
Gateway payment options
Information about specific Gateway packages
Appendix: SKILLS contact list
National regional offices
Regional Training Managers
© The Skills Organisation Copyright January 14 2013
1. INTRODUCTION
Welcome to SKILLS Gateway Teacher’s manual. This manual is designed to provide Gateway schools and
Gateway Coordinators with all the information needed to deliver SKILLS Electrotechnology, Plumbing and
Security Gateway programmes. More Gateway industry packages are in the initial planning stages. You’ll
find all sorts of valuable information, like what the programme covers, how to select the right students, advice
around selecting companies suitable for hosting students, equipment required for the Gateway programme
and more! There are even some additional resources that will help students make informed career decisions
and assist them in finding employment.
At the back of this manual you will find a section designed to explain to potential Gateway employers exactly
what the Gateway programme is about.
You will also find the forms that you will need to connect to one of SKILLS’ Gateway programmes and
packages.
2. WHO IS THE SKILLS ORGANISATION?
SKILLS is a multi-industry Industry Training Organisation (ITO). Our vision is that appropriately skilled people
should be available to work in our industries. Therefore, our mission is to promote the skill needs of our
industries in the education and training sector and to deliver high quality industry training services to
companies in our industries.
Recognised by the government and our industries as a national standards setting body, SKILLS works with
its industries to:
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Develop skill standards and qualifications
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Manage national training systems
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Provide skills leadership
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Subsidise industry engagement in national qualifications training
From a national network of offices located in Auckland, Hamilton, Rotorua, Taranaki, Palmerston North,
Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin, The Skills Organisation manages industry training arrangements for
approximately 13,000 trainees and apprentices.
We currently provide training solutions relating to the capability of people in nineteen New Zealand industry
sectors, including:
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Ambulance
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Contact Centre
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Cranes
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Drainlaying
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Electrotechnology, (including electrical engineering, electrical equipment, electronic engineering,
electronic manufacturing, materials management, motor rewinding and repair, switchgear fitting,
appliance servicing, and industrial measurement and control)
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Financial Services (including Credit Management and Control)
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Gasfitting
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Local Government
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Industrial rope access
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Offender Management
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Power operated elevating platforms
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Plumbing
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Public Service
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Real Estate (including Property Management and Body Corporate services)
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Rigging
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Roofing
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Scaffolding
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Security (including security staff services and electronic security)
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Telecommunications
Some of these industries lend themselves to the development of a Gateway package for school
students; others do not, for various reasons. Where the industry suits a Gateway programme, we will be
developing packages and processes to suit over time.
3. WHAT SKILLS GATEWAY
PROGRAMMES COVER
SKILLS currently offers assistance with the Gateway programme for those industries within the
electrotechnology, security, telecommunications and plumbing sectors. If you want to find out more
about these sectors, read on. Further sectors are planned to be developed in 2014.
3.1 Electrical Engineering (Electrician for Registration)
Wherever there's electricity, there's work for an electrician. These handy people turn up everywhere
from office buildings, ski fields and goldmines to ships, movie sets and oil rigs. Kiwi electricians are
in big demand - both here and overseas - and the work is incredibly varied across the domestic,
commercial and industrial fields.
Electricians could be installing, maintaining and repairing electrical wiring, communications systems,
air conditioning or lighting inside a house, a bank or a dairy factory. Electrical work also includes
connecting systems to power supplies, installing electrical equipment and much, much more.
3.2 Electronic Engineering
Where do you take your home theatre to be fixed? How do you install and optimise it? An electronic
engineering technician can show you how. They know all about designing, developing, testing and
maintaining electronic parts and systems used in consumer electronics, office technology,
communications, navigation, industry and entertainment.
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You'll find these talented professionals just about anywhere – from onboard a Navy frigate to the
local television repair shop. Electronic servicing technicians are found in the areas of industrial,
domestic, commercial, telecommunications, marine and military electronics.
3.3 Telecommunications
Work in this fast growing sector includes the installation, service and maintenance of
telecommunications and broadcasting systems and equipment, including telephone exchanges and
network - both commercial and domestic, land and mobile. A telecommunications technician, could
be working indoors or out, in New Zealand or around the world.
They are employed by large telecommunications companies, network and exchange equipment
supplier, radio and television networks or an installation/maintenance service provider.
3.4 Electronic Security
An electronic security technician can install everything from a basic household intruder alarm to a
complete security solution for a large corporation, including access control systems (swipe cards,
fingerprint readers, the activation of auto doors and gates), camera systems, intruder alarms and
intercom.
The job often involves installation work (cabling and mounting of equipment), the programming of
systems, and routine maintenance and back-up service, such as monthly checks of a bank's security
system. Sometimes they work alone, servicing a small select group of clients or as part of a large
organisation, working for banks, shopping centres and commercial buildings.
3.5 Industrial Measurement and Control
The specialist skills of Industrial Measurement & Control (IMC) technicians can be found at work in
the dairy, brewing, steel, pulp and paper, and electricity generation industries – to name just a few.
Their work involves the installation, maintenance, calibration, testing, diagnosis and repair of
incredibly precise instrumentation used to control, measure and record things like fluids, temperature
and pressure. Many apprentices choose to 'dual skill' completing both electrical engineering and IMC
qualifications at the same time.
3.6 Appliance Servicing
Modern appliances are constantly evolving. A fridge doesn't just keep your food fresh anymore; it
tells you if you've left the door open and works out if more cold air is required - and where.
With sophisticated electronics from the computer, space and communications industries, the average
household appliance presents a huge variety of challenges for the appliance servicing technician –
from installation and maintenance to fault-finding and repair. As a result, they have to be part
electrician, part electronics technician and part ICT (Information Communication Technology)
technician.
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3.7 Electrical Switchgear Fitting
Ever wondered how all the electricity is controlled at a substation or once it gets to a factory or
skyscraper? An electrical switchgear fitter is responsible for building switchboards and installing
contactors, relays and wiring that do exactly that. Some boards are only small (you'll see them on
the roadside controlling a flood pump) while others are huge and fit inside large rooms, purpose-built
to accommodate them. Electrical switchgear fitters are also trained in electrical and sheet metal work
as part of the apprenticeship.
Promotional material for the electrotechnology industries is available on request from The Skills
Organisation.
A video and further useful and attractively presented information is available on our apprenticeship
website- switchedoncareers.co.nz
The Just the Job website www.justthejob.co.nz has great snapshots of what a career in a wide range
of industries might offer a young person. SKILLS has been involved in developing these for the
industry sectors we represent and we recommend your students view the ones of particular
industries they are interested in as part of their induction.
3.8 Plumbing
Plumbing and gasfitting are careers that offer great rewards if you are willing to put in the time and
effort to train and become qualified and licensed. By law only people who are licensed can do
plumbing and gasfitting work, so you will be set up for life. Many apprentice plumbers and gasfitters
continue to work for someone else when they have completed their apprenticeship, but many set up
business on their own at some stage. There are plenty who make lots of money, as well as enjoying
a great lifestyle and variety of work. Once you are fully licensed in New Zealand you can also get a
licence to work as a plumber and gasfitter in Australia – and it will also be more likely you will be able
to get licensed in other countries overseas. Whatever your plans are for the future, a plumbing and
gasfitting qualification will certainly be a great start to a great career.
3.9 Security Staff Services
The security industry provides many opportunities for motivated young people to develop skills that
will enable them to find a career in a variety of environments and public and social contexts. Security
career opportunities have come to the fore especially since high profile events as the Rugby World
Cup. High professional standards expected of the industry and those who work in it. Qualified
security personnel need to have knowledge of many things- the law as it applies to the industry,
health and safety requirements, personal risk management, conflict management, dealing with
emergencies as security personnel, be able to apply first aid skills, develop good communication
skills, manage and resolve conflict.
3.10 ‘Watch this space’
New Gateway packages for more Skills Industries will be announced during the course of the year.
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4. THE SKILLS ORGANISATION’S
GATEWAY PROGRAMMES
4.1 Electrotechnology (On-Job, practical)
In an electrotechnology apprenticeship, apprentices are issued with a Workplace Logbook which
details a number of practical unit standards that must be completed during their apprenticeship. The
apprentices are also required to document their daily work to assist them in gathering evidence for
these practical on job units.
For the Gateway programme in Electrotechnology we have duplicated this process and will provide
each Gateway student with a cut-down version of the Workplace Logbook. While on their work
placement the Gateway student is asked to document what they do each day using Daily Diary
Sheets provided at the back of the Workplace Logbook.
It is also important that the Evidence Sheets for each standard are printed off the accompanying
USB stick, are filled out during the placement by the student, and signed by the Workplace
Supervisor or Workplace Assessor. If there is no registered Workplace Assessor from SKILLS on
site, all this evidence (signed Evidence Sheets, Diary Sheets and evidential photos) is very
important.
When the student has completed the tasks within the Workplace Logbook and that they have
amassed enough evidence they will ask to have the task signed off, on both the evidence sheets and
the blue forms in the folder. A registered workplace assessor is required for this. If there is no current
assessor registered with SKILLS in the workplace (you can check this with us), see above.
For more information on assessors please see Section 9 – Selecting the right company.
There is an Employer’s brochure, appended at the end of this folder, but available as a separate file
download from switchedoncareers.co.nz as is this Gateway Manual.
You’ll find more information about the on job assessment process within the Gateway Workplace
Logbook, which includes the following unit standards:
Gateway on-job units
Unit
Standard
Unit Title
Level
Credits
1178 v5
Follow safe practices in an electrical workplace
2
3
16407
Use & maintain hand & power tools for electrical work
3
4
5907
Work safely with electrical equipment
2
1
1277
Communicate information in a specified workplace
2
3
5922
Use cutting tools & machines in performance of electrical installation
and maintenance
2
2
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Note: These units are stand-alone; it is not necessary for the Gateway student to complete all of the
above units, although it is within the capability of a motivated student to achieve all of the units in the
package and most do.
These units do not all have to be completed, they can be achieved independently. Additionally, some
theory units could be added from the Gateway Plus list if desired (see next section) to fill out the
student’s programme or cater for those who run a dedicated Gateway class.
Evidence required from the placement:
At the end of (or during) your student’s work placement, three pieces of evidence are required to be
sent to SKILLS in order that your student’s work may be moderated and credits registered if all is in
order. If the workplace has an assessor currently registered with SKILLS (recommended - SKILLS
does not have ‘roving assessors’), then these pieces of evidence are:
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Fully completed and signed-off Evidence Sheets for each standard. These are printed off the
USB stick that comes with the Gateway Logbook.
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Completed Daily Diary Sheets from the back of the folder (photocopy as many extra as the
student needs) that show the student’s engagement with their work placement and the range
of experiences they have had.
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The ‘Blue’ form (‘bluey’), with the registered assessor’s signature and registration number.
These can be found in the body of the folder. You retain the yellow copy and the folder.
Send all three pieces of evidence per standard to SKILLS. If the workplace does not have a SKILLSregistered assessor (this can be checked with SKILLS), then the workplace supervisor will need to
first sign off that supervision has been carried out properly. Evidence Sheets and Diary Sheets
should be comprehensively completed with any additional detail and comments that may assist this
process. Photos of the student performing tasks are also recommended as these help with decisionmaking.
Then the Gateway Coordinator should notify SKILLS so that we can carry out a third-party
assessment process.
4.2 Gateway Plus (off-job, theory)
The Gateway Plus offering has been developed in conjunction with a distance provider, ETEC, so
that students may have available to them a range of theory units that support their workplace
experience. If the student achieves certain specified units (see below), then they may be eligible for
a qualification, the Trainee Limited Certificate (see Section 4.3), that has been set up by and is
valued by the industry it relates to.
Suggested Gateway off-job units
Unit
Standard
Unit Title
Level
Credit
s
6401
Provide basic first aid
2
1
6402
Provide basic life support
1
1
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15845
Draw and explain simple electrical diagrams
2
3
15847
Demonstrate knowledge of mathematics and mechanics for electrical
trades
2
4
15849
Perform manual soldering and de-soldering procedures for electrical
work
2
2
15851
Demonstrate knowledge of electrical safe working practices
2
2
25070
Explain the properties of conductors, insulators, and semi-conductors
and their effect on electrical circuits
2
7
25071
Demonstrate knowledge of electromotive force (e.m.f) production
2
3
25072
Demonstrate knowledge of electromagnetism theory
2
5
Note 1 - Unit 15845 does not appear in the National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Electrical Appliance
and Electronic Servicing).
Note 2 - Unit Standard 15847 does not appear in the National Certificate in Telecommunications.
Note 3 - Please discuss with SKILLS before choosing any of the off job units, particularly Unit Standard
15843.
Note 4 - As with the Workplace Logbook there is no expectation that all of these units are completed. Only
choose those units that will fit with the remainder of the students studies.
4.3 Trainee Limited Certificate- Safety Training
In addition to the units listed in the table above: ‘Suggested Gateway Off-job Units’, Gateway Plus includes
the possibility of the Gateway student achieving the five standards required for the Trainee Limited
Certificate (TLC) (see below). If the student is enrolled for these standards the Provider will deliver the five
unit standards contained in the table below and report the completion of these unit standards to the Electrical
Workers Registration Board (EWRB). The provider will report the unit standards to the EWRB using the
standard refresher training reporting mechanism a copy of which will be also given to the trainee.
A young person with the Trainee Limited Certificate has a foothold in the industry the Certificate applies to
already and so this award is a valuable addition to their CV.
Electrical Engineering (Safety Training)
Unit No.
Unit Title
Level
Credit
6401
Provide first aid
2
1
6402
Provide resuscitation level 2
1
1
15851
Demonstrate knowledge of electrical safety and safe working practices
for electrical workers
2
3
15852
Isolate and test low-voltage electrical subcircuits
2
2
750
Demonstrate knowledge of electrical test instruments and take
measurements
2
2
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Total
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Electrical Appliance and Electronic Servicing (Safety Training)
Unit No.
Unit Title
Level
Credit
6401
Provide first aid
2
1
6402
Provide resuscitation level 2
1
1
15851
Demonstrate knowledge of electrical safety and safe working practices
for electrical workers
2
3
17799
Demonstrate knowledge of testing for electrical safety for electrical
service technicians - single phase
2
2
750
Demonstrate knowledge of electrical test instruments and take
measurements
2
2
Total
9
Telecommunications (Safety Training)
Unit No.
Unit Title
Level
Credit
6401
Provide first aid
2
1
6402
Provide resuscitation level 2
1
1
15851
Demonstrate knowledge of electrical safety and safe working practices
for electrical workers
2
3
17396
Demonstrate knowledge of safe working practices in telecommunications
2
4
750
Demonstrate knowledge of electrical test instruments and take
measurements
2
2
Total
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5. THE SKILLS ORGANISATION’S ‘ELECTROTECHNOLOGY 101’
CERTIFICATE
One of the biggest hurdles an employer in an electrical workplace faces when looking at employing an
apprentice is determining whether they have the right academic attributes to be able to cope with the off-job,
theory components of an apprenticeship.
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The employer must also be able to determine whether the applicant has the right work ethic, interest and
overall attitude to suit the trade and their business.
It’s a tall order to get right and with the complexity of the NCEA system it’s becoming increasingly more
difficult for the employer to make the right decision – and given that an apprenticeship is usually a long term
commitment it’s not a decision they want to get wrong!
To assist the employer in making the right decision and to reward a student who has all the right attributes
SKILLS has produced an optional pre-employment certificate called ‘Electrotechnology 101’.
This certificate is made up of a combination of suitable school achievement standards, Gateway unit
standards and selected elective credits from areas like the NCET (National Certificate in Electronics
Technology).
The idea behind the certificate is that a student can demonstrate to an employer that they have the right kind
of academic achievement, some practical experience through Gateway and even the right attitude as they
may have also completed optional units like the NCET.
Obviously this cannot guarantee employment but it will assist employers in identifying whether a potential
apprentice has the right attributes and also reward those students that have shown a real aptitude towards
an electrotechnology trade.
In order to achieve the certificate the student must have completed the following:
Achievement standards:
Minimum of 12 credits from Achievement Standards (or approved Unit Standards) in each of Maths, Science
(Physical or General) and English, (with a total of 36 credits) in NCEA Level 1 or above. SKILLS reserves the
right to select the qualifying standards as these are constantly being revised and updated by NZQA. If in
doubt please contact SKILLS to discuss the student’s programme.
Note - recognition of equivalent educational achievement (including some approved unit standards) may be
available. Email skillschoice@skills.org.nz for alternatives.
Gateway unit standards:
Minimum of 10 credits from the units in the SKILLS Gateway Workplace Logbook (Unit standards in
Workplace Logbook are: 1178, 16407, 5907, 1277 & 5922)
Elective credits:
Minimum of 10 credits from any of the following, the NCET (see section 7 for more detail), First Aid unit
standards 6400, 6401 or 6402, any achievement or unit standard from the school’s Technology curriculum
and any other unit standards that make up an Electrotechnology qualification e.g. off job units achieved
through the SKILLS Gateway programme.
Skills Choice staff will analyse each student’s Records of Learning if they achieve the minimum 10 credits in
the Gateway Unit Standards and check whether they qualify for the ET101 Certificate.
Note: A similar Foundation Certificate for Plumbing is under development and will be available in early 2014.
6. THE NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN ELECTRONICS
TECHNOLOGY (NCET)
NCET is a SKILLS electronics qualification offered nationally in secondary schools. The NCET is:
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A New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) recognised qualification that offers credit towards
NCEA certification.
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Delivered in over 180 New Zealand secondary schools to students at Years 12 and 13.
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2500 students are currently engaged in NCET Level 2 and 500 students in NCET Level 3.
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It combines practical and theoretical components with formal assessment protocols.
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80% of graduates surveyed to date have progressed to tertiary education or related employment.
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NCET credits can be used towards the pre-employment ’Electrotechnology 101’ certificate.
For more information on NCET, please contact SKILLS.
On the next two pages are the qualification summaries for the NCET Level 2 & Level 3. Note units from the
NCET can be used towards the pre-employment ‘Electrotechnology 101’ certificate.
National Certificate in Electronics Technology (Level 2), (40
credits)
Unit
Standard
Title
Level
Credits
18239
Demonstrate introductory knowledge of circuit concepts and
measurements for electronics
2
5
18240
Demonstrate knowledge of basic electronic components
2
5
18241
Demonstrate knowledge of basic electronic systems
2
5
18242
Construct a simple printed circuit
2
3
18243
Construct simple electronic products from supplied circuit schematics
2
6
Field
Subfield
Domain
Computing and Information
Technology
Computing
Any
Technology
Technology – General Education
Electrical Engineering
Any
Electronic Engineering
Any
Mathematics
Any
Engineering and Technology
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Sciences
Chemistry
Science
Physics
Science – Core
Statistics and Probability
Any
Transitions – normal provisions of recognition of prior learning apply for candidates with relevant passes in
Year 12 subjects.
National Certificate in Electronics Technology (Level 3), (40
Credits)
Unit
Standard
Title
Level
Credits
9221
Describe the development of a new electronic product
3
3
26119*
Construct, and report on the performance of, a simple electronic
programmable circuit
3
4
26120*
Describe and construct circuits to demonstrate the operation and
properties of electronic devices
3
3
26121*
Plan, construct, modify and report on an electronic prototype
3
6
26122
Demonstrate knowledge of and build circuits using digital electronic
devices that interface with ADC and DAC functions
3
3
26123
Demonstrate knowledge of the practical applications of logic circuits
3
3
Note: These standards have merit and excellence grades available.
* Compulsory core units for the NCET. An additional 6 credits is required from other standards on this list.
Elective Credits (minimum of 18 required)
Field
Subfield
Domain
Computing and Information
Technology
Computing
Any
Engineering and Technology
Technology
Technology – General Education
Electronic Engineering
Any
Electrical Engineering
Any
Engineering and Technology
Mathematics
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Sciences
Chemistry
Science
Physics
Science – Core
Statistics and Probability
Any
Transitions – normal provisions of recognition of prior learning apply for candidates with relevant passes in
New Zealand Bursary subjects (Year 13).
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7. BRIGHT SPARKS
With the mission to increase the pool of young people available for employment in New Zealand's hi-tech
industries, Bright Sparks is SKILLS specialist school-to-industry transition programme.
Bright Sparks consists of three core elements:

The National Certificate in Electronics Technology (NCET) – a technology curriculum which engages
with over 2500 secondary school students

The Bright Sparks online forum ‘The Forum’ – where technologically savvy young people share
advice and ideas online. Young people can join as members online and receive extra help (and
sometimes resources) through our mentoring system for members.

The annual Bright Sparks Competition – a nationwide event that’s attracts ingenious technology
inventions from talented 5–18 year olds.
For more information on Bright Sparks, please visit www.brightsparks.org.nz or email
skillschoice@skills.org.nz
8. SELECTING THE RIGHT GATEWAY STUDENT
As many of our industries are quite technical in nature, those wishing for careers within these industries will
require a sound knowledge of Mathematics, Science and English along with a reasonable practical ability
and, most importantly, a willingness to listen and learn.
When choosing students for SKILLS Gateway programmes in Electrical (and related industries) or Plumbing
it is particularly important to consider mathematical ability. The students do not necessarily need to be top of
the class but if they struggle with mathematics they will find it difficult to succeed in these increasingly
technical fields. Other skills that will stand the student in good stead are those relating to Science
(particularly Physics) and Electronics (for Electrotechnology placements). English ability, particularly recordkeeping and communication skills, is also important.
Other attributes employers look for are the usual generic skills and attitude, attitude, attitude! It helps too if a
young person has had some experience of using basic tools - like screwdrivers, in the industries where tools
are important.
The candidate should be aware that they will be given the opportunity to experience a range of tasks in the
workplace, but that ‘sweeping the yard’ and ‘tidying up the tools’ may be all part of what they may be (as all
apprentices are) expected to do in some industries.
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An able, communicative, hands-on focused, good basic Maths and Science student with the right can-do and
keen to learn attitude is the student who is likely to succeed in these industries.
Maths skills can be honed by downloading the tutorials provided for students on our website page
http://ito.co.nz/help-with-maths.aspx. Although this page refers to Plumbing, Mathematics is a skill required
by all technical trades, so giving your students a chance to study and try the examples in this will provide
good guidance.
There is also an Aptitude Test industries that you may find useful in helping you selecting the right students
for trades-based placements. It acts as a means of giving a young person some idea of the recommended
entry level literacy and numeracy requirements.
SKILLS is willing to present to a selected group of senior students to provide information about opportunities
in the industry. This may be an advantage especially when very few candidates for electrical,
telecommunications (and plumbing) are making themselves known to the Gateway Coordinator.
9. SELECTING THE RIGHT GATEWAY COMPANY
Through our network of regional training managers, SKILLS deals with many hundreds of companies that are
currently training apprentices within the specialist trades fields. Therefore we have a pretty good
understanding of the industries within your local region.
It is strongly recommended that before your school places a student with a local company that the Gateway
coordinator contacts the SKILLS regional training manager (see the end of this document for contact details)
to check the suitability of the host company.
SKILLS regional training managers will be able to advise you on things like:

Suitability of the company to train a Gateway student (some companies will not have a suitable work
environment for your student).

Does the host company have the required scope of work to suit the Gateway student’s
requirements?

Whether there is access to an on-job assessor (electrical) accredited by SKILLS within the company
or whether the Gateway student will require SKILLS to provide assessment (for other industries, we
generally contract outside assessors to mark student work).
If the school is unsure about how to choose a suitable host company, SKILLS regional training managers
may be able to talk this over with you. Although it should be noted it is the responsibility of the school to
make this contact as the chief relationship is between the Gateway school and the host company.
Note- a ‘Gateway for Employers’ brochure is available as a download from our apprenticeship website
switchedoncareers.co.nz (under Teachers/Gateway). You will find this a valuable document when printed off
and gone through with the potential employer.
10. HOW TO GET THE PROCESS STARTED (WHAT’S THE
FIRST STEP?)
1) Contact Skills Choice staff at SKILLS to discuss:

Suitability of student

Suitability of host company/or to discuss host company options

Provide advice on what a host company may require
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Discuss optional school visit
2) Complete the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Enrolment Form for each student (see after
section 16 for copies of these) and return to SKILLS.
Note- a MOU is renewed every year so once the MOU is in place SKILLS will only require a new
Enrolment Form for each additional student you wish to place on the Gateway programme.
3) SKILLS will then invoice the school for each student enrolled in SKILLS Gateway programme (see
section 13 for details).
4) SKILLS will invoice your school directly for the cost of the package. Please allow sufficient lead time
for delivery of your order as this is dispatched through a separate supply chain.
5) On receipt of the Enrolment Forms and payment, SKILLS will issue each student with their Gateway
kit.
6) Depending on the industry the Gateway package relates to, assessment may be on-job (in the
workplace), at school under supervision or with a distance provider.
7) In all cases, full evidence that supports the student’s competency will need to be collected and
forwarded to SKILLS. It will be clear in the particular Gateway arrangement what this evidence will
consist of and how it should be gathered.
8) Once assessment is complete this is sent to SKILLS who will register the credits with NZQA
(Electrotechnology) or issue you with the appropriate Credit Reporting Authority (CRA) to do so yourself,
depending on the industry and the process agreed on.
11. FEES
11.1. Non chargeable items:

Any advice sought by Gateway Coordinators from SKILLS

Setting up the MoU

Provision of the Gateway Teachers Manual

Promotional flyers for your classroom.

Issue of a SKILLS foundational 101 Certificate for exceptional achievement. There is no
need to apply for this Certificate (staff from SKILLS will analyse student evidence and notify
those teachers who have eligible candidates).
11.2. Chargeable items:

Gateway resources, including onjob and offjob packages.

Assessment, reassessment, premoderation (to advise students whether their evidence is
complete and accurate enough to be submitted for marking) and moderation of student
evidence.

Third-party assessment (for Electrical, when there is no SKILLS-registered workplace
assessor on site- this can be checked with SKILLS).
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
A direct advice line for students who are struggling. This advice will be provided where
needed and appropriate, but it is not a ‘hold your hand all the way’ service.

12. EQUIPMENT A GATEWAY STUDENT MAY NEED
Most host companies don’t expect that the Gateway student will come fully equipped with all the tools
necessary to do the job. However there are certain items that the Gateway student should have available,
particularly if they will be working in an industrial or construction environment. A site-safe licence or
confidentiality agreement may be required in some cases.
It’s very important to discuss with the host company what their expectations are in regards to what
equipment they expect the Gateway student to have.
Below is a list of items The Skills Organisation recommends for a Gateway student in a specialist trades
workplace.
12.1.
Safety:

Solid shoes or boots, steel cap work boots will be best and will probably be a minimum
requirement if working on a construction site

Clothing that fully covers arms and legs. Overalls would be best but they are generally not
mandatory

Safety glasses, hard hat & high visibility vests are all good to have, they are compulsory on
a lot of construction sites but often they can be provided by the host company
12.2.
Tools:
Again there is no expectation that a Gateway student will have any tools, however a few items will mean they
can be quite productive without having to share the tradesperson’s tools.
The recommended base tool list would be as per below for an Electrical placement (but check with the
workplace first, whatever industry the student is placed in):

Pliers

Side-cutters

Hammer

Terminal screwdriver

Phillips screwdriver

Square screwdriver

Hacksaw

Tape-measure
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13. ADDITIONAL COURSES THAT WOULD SUIT A GATEWAY
STUDENT
13.1.
Site Safe
The primary issue for most host companies is the safety factor. In a lot of cases particularly on construction
sites it is a mandatory requirement that all those working on the site hold a ‘Site Safe Certificate’. Often this
is a legal requirement, so it will prevent a perfectly good host company from accepting a Gateway student
unless they hold the certificate.
If resources allow, then the Gateway school should strongly consider placing the students though the Site
Safe course before any work placement is considered.
For more information and costs on the various Site Safe courses contact Site Safe:
Telephone:
Fax:
E-mail:
64 4 499 2509
64 4 499 2508
comments@sitesafe.org.nz
Website:
sitesafe.org.nz/
For Plumbing Gateway placements, a Limited Licence will need to be obtained. SKILLS can provide the form
to apply for this. The Plumbing Board charges a standard fee for this, but SKILLS will provide a subsidy to
cover for this, built into the Gateway package fee.
Under Gateway Plus arrangements, students undertaking off-job (theory) units in Electrotechnology may be
eligible for the Trainee Limited Licence in a range of sectors. This may be an advantage if the student is
considering moving in the short or long-term to a formal training arrangement as an apprentice. Ask about
the requirements here.
13.2.
First Aid
In addition to the Site Safe course, SKILLS also recommends Gateway students complete some first aid unit
standards, in particular:

6401 – Provide First Aid

6402 – Provide Resuscitation
These two units appear in all of SKILLS Electrotechnology qualifications.
These units are often already delivered within the school. There are also a lot of external providers that can
deliver these units, in particular Red Cross and St John. They can also be delivered by ETEC under our
Gateway Plus arrangement with them.
13.3.
Trainee Limited Certificate (TLC)
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The Trainee Limited Certificate is a requirement to be completed by a new apprentice in the first few months
of their apprenticeship. It represents essential safety skills that a young person must acquire before their
training can proceed. In some cases the TLC can be completed through Gateway. Possessing a TLC is seen
as an advantage for any student considering applying for a job in the industry it is relevant to.
14. TIPS ON FINDING AN APPRENTICESHIP
Did you know only a small percentage of apprenticeships will get advertised? Most apprentices are
employed through word of mouth or through established links like Gateway. Sometimes The Skills
Organisation is approached directly by companies looking for a young person.
Here are some recommended steps to assist those looking for an apprenticeship along with some
information on the pre-apprenticeship programme:

Check out the local paper for employers advertising for apprentices.

Tell everyone you know that you are looking for an apprenticeship. Who knows, they could
tell an employer or someone who knows one all about you and you could be on your way.
Most importantly, tell the Gateway host company. Gateway is rapidly becoming the
programme of choice for many employers in sourcing good apprentices.

Look up potential employers in the Yellow Pages and ask if you can send them your CV or
better yet, go and visit them. If they say no, ask them if they know of any other employers in
the trade who are looking for an apprentice. An employer may give a young person ten
minutes at the door, whereas it is likely to be ten seconds on the phone.

Contact a training manager from SKILLS – they may be able to put you in contact with an
employer. To find the appropriate training manager for your area, see section 19 of this
manual.

Contact a Modern Apprenticeship Coordinator – they may be able to put you in touch with
employers wanting an apprentice. For more information on Modern Apprenticeships visit
modern-apprenticeships.govt.nz

If you can't get an apprenticeship now, sign up for a pre-trade course at your local
polytechnic. This will give you a head start with the theory component of the qualification of
your choice.
14.1.
What an employer is looking for
An employer is looking for two things – aptitude and attitude. That is, do the applicants have the right
academic and practical abilities and how keen are they to work in the industry?
Enrolling in the Gateway programme is a great way to demonstrate both these traits, combine this with the
‘Electrotechnology 101’ certificate (availablefor Electrotechnology at this stage, but to be extended to
Plumbing shortly) and you have a winning combination.
14.2.
Pre-employment courses
If a student is not sure they want to start straight into an apprenticeship, or they like the idea of an
electrotechnology apprenticeship but aren't sure in which field, perhaps they should consider a preemployment course.
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A pre-employment course gives people the opportunity to work towards the off-job components of an
electrotechnology apprenticeship, while learning what working in the electrotechnology field is all about. By
doing work experience, it gives a potential employer the opportunity to see the individual at work - many preemployment students find an apprenticeship this way.
It is not, however, compulsory to do a pre-employment course. You can enter an apprenticeship directly
without one.
Pre-employment courses typically involve:

Six months to two years of study. This normally covers most of the first year of off-job
training requirements for an electrotechnology apprenticeship and sometimes the second
year as well.

Other handy units such as building or mechanical skills.

Time each week to gain work experience out in the field.
To find out more about pre-employment courses, contact the training manager for your region (go to the end
of this document to see contacts for regional training managers).
14.3.
Trades Academies
There are a growing number of Trades Academies in New Zealand that offer electrical (and other)
programmes from Level 1–3 (Years 11–13). There may be one in your locality and in this case this may be
an option for a student who has completed a Gateway placement and is keen to complete Level 2 NCEA and
a trades-related qualification at Level 2. In the future, Trades Academies may be the places employers look
for potential apprentices.
15. GATEWAY: YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE WORKPLACE
This section is a reprint of the brochure ‘Gateway for Employers’, which is available as a separate file
download on our Gateway Apprenticeship website switchedoncareers.co.nz.
The Gateway programme is a work placement initiative for senior secondary school students and is funded
by the Tertiary Education Commission.
More than 340 secondary schools in New Zealand offer the Gateway programme which sees students gain
valuable workplace experience. The Skills Organisation (SKILLS) has developed a specific electrical
package for the programme.
What is Gateway?
Gateway is a structured programme, supported by SKILLS, which allows students still at school to not only
gain work experience, but also achieve credits, both towards their NCEA and potentially towards an electrical
qualification in the future.
How does Gateway work?
SKILLS works with secondary school Gateway Coordinators to provide workplace materials and advice for
the teacher and the student in the workplace. This material is a basic apprenticeship workplace logbook, with
provision for diary notes and evidence of competence that can be signed off by a workplace supervisor and
workplace assessor from SKILLS.
What is required of the student?
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The young person needs to have expressed an interest in finding out what an electrical workplace is like and
been selected by the Gateway Coordinator as having a suitable background and attitude. The student will
attend the workplace as arranged and follow instructions to experience a range of electrical tasks as
provided by the supervisor. The student will keep a diary and complete the evidence sheets to be signed off
by the supervisor and assessor. When judged competent in a particular unit standard, the blue sheet in the
folder is completed and signed off and returned to the Gateway Coordinator to be forwarded SKILLS, along
with the evidence sheets and diary so we can register their completed credits on their Record of Learning.
What is required of the workplace?
A good Gateway experience for the student will include:

A safe and welcoming environment.

A range of experiences.

Sign-off of the Evidence Sheets.

Sign-off of the blue reporting sheets if competent.
What are the benefits of becoming a Gateway employer through SKILLS?
Getting involved in Gateway and the SKILLS Electrical Gateway package can:

Allow you to try-out potential new employees to see whether they'll fit within your business.

Be a great way of finding keen apprentices.

Give you some hands on enthusiastic help on your site at regular intervals (one to two days per
week during the school terms) throughout the year.

Allow you to offer students some extra work experience in school holidays.

Learn more about how SKILLS apprenticeship system works if you don't already have any
experience with it.

Boost the ‘feel good' factor on the job, as you will be passing on your knowledge to the next
generation and providing them with an introduction into the industry.
How do things get started?

The school Gateway Coordinator will show you the logbook and samples of the evidence sheets and
the blue reporting forms, if you are not already familiar with how these work.

The school Gateway Coordinator will introduce you to the student and ensure they understand what
is required of them by your workplace.

The school Gateway Coordinator will liaise with you and the student as the placement proceeds to
ensure things are satisfactory and act as the link between the school and SKILLS.
Your support of the Gateway programme and your local schools is appreciated. We look forward to
working with you. For further information contact your local school’s Gateway Coordinator or email
skillschoice@skills.org.nz .
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16. MOU AND ENROLMENT FORMS
If you are new to Gateway or have not used SKILLS before we will require the school to complete a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and return it to SKILLS (the MOU is renewed annually).
For each student you wish to enroll with SKILLS you will be required to complete an Enrolment Form.
On the following pages you will find SKILLS MOU and Enrolment Forms. Please make copies of these, to
complete and send back to SKILLS. This can be by post or by scanning and sending by email.
There are also copies of the current Gateway offerings for the industries we currently have packages for.
You will find course cost details in these brochures.
Please contact the Skills Choice managers at skillschoice@skills.org.nz if you have any queries and they
will walk you through the Gateway package you wish to know about.
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MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING
[MOU]
AGREEMENT between THE SKILLS ORGANISATION and
_______________________________________________________________________________
[School name]
for support of the Gateway programme
This agreement is made between
THE SKILLS ORGANISATION [hereinafter referred to as SKILLS] and
________________________________________________________________________________ [School
name]
[hereinafter referred to as the School]
PURPOSE
SKILLS and the School agree that the purpose of this agreement is to support the introduction and
maintenance of the Gateway programme for school students. SKILLS and the School share a common goal
to enable students to have a positive experience of the workplace and to gain credits towards both industry
and NCEA qualifications.
TERM
This agreement will take effect from the date both signatures are affixed to this MOU and terminate at the
end of the same calendar year.
COMMITMENTS
THE SKILLS ORGANISATION will
 Provide agreed resources for each Gateway student as per the Student Enrolment Form
 Arrange for assessment for each Gateway student as per the Student Enrolment Form
 Check student evidence
 Notify the School if the student has met the requirements of the standard(s) and is eligible to have credits
registered. This notification is by a Credit Reporting Authority (CRA) certificate which authorises the
School to report units to NZQA using SKILLS Provider Number. The exception to this process is Electrical
On-job, for which SKILLS will register the credits.
 Provide the Gateway Coordinator at the School with ongoing advice and support for the programme
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The School will:
 Select suitable students for the nominated Gateway programme
 Arrange a suitable workplace for the student’s on-job experience
 Support students in the workplace for the nominated Gateway programme
 Use the agreed systems as notified by SKILLS for any on-job assessments in the workplace
 Use the agreed systems and processes as notified by SKILLS for any off-job (theory) assessments
 Use SKILLS approved assessor for all workplace and theory assessments
 Provide SKILLS with copies of all evidence of the student’s on and off-job assessments as requested
 Provide any information required by SKILLS to facilitate its support of the School’s Gateway programme
 Accept responsibility at all times for the welfare and safety of its students in the Gateway programme
PAYMENT
The School agrees to pay SKILLS on receipt of invoice for SKILLS resources and services as per the
programme selected on the Student Enrolment Form.
DISPUTES
SKILLS and the School shall maintain a ‘no surprises’ policy that keeps one another informed In the event
that a dispute arises between SKILLS and the School, both parties will make a genuine effort to resolve the
dispute promptly.
If the parties cannot resolve the dispute, they agree to:
 Each nominate a representative with authority to negotiate and settle on their behalf.
 Go to mediation.
 Refer the matter to the arbitration of an agreed arbitrator or failing agreement an arbitrator appointed by
the NZ Law Society. The arbitration shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the
Arbitration Act 1996.
Signed for SKILLS
_______________________________________________
Skills Choice Manager
Date
_____________________
Signed for the School
________________________________________________
Principal
______________________
Date
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GATEWAY ENROLMENT*
Student name: _________________________________________________________
Home Address _________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Email:
_________________________________________________________
Date of birth:
_________________________________________________________
Student NZQA NSN number: _____________________________________________
Secondary school: ______________________________________________________
School Gateway coordinator: ______________________________________________
Company name [where workplace experience will take place]
______________________________________________________________________
Company Gateway Contact: _______________________________________________
I agree that information relating to my Gateway programme may be provided to The Skills Organisation
(hereafter referred to as ‘SKILLS’) for the purposes of my training and unit standard achievement
registration.
Student sign:
Date:
___________________________________________________ _____________________________
________________________________________________________________ [Secondary school]
will arrange a suitable work placement for this student and liaise with the workplace throughout the
placement. We accept responsibility for the workplace safety of the student above, and agree to make
payment to SKILLS for provision of resources and services.
School Gateway Coordinator sign:
Date:
___________________________________________________ _____________________________
For further information contact a Skills Choice Manager
Ross Petersen rossp@skills.org.nz DDI 09 5831317 or 0274 988595
Sophie Czurajewski-Sweeney sophiec@skills.org.nz DDI 09 5831393 or 027 706 5043
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*SELECT FROM THESE GATEWAY OPTIONS
ELECTRICAL ON-JOB
$85 + GST
Resources: Gateway Workplace Log Book containing Evidence Sheets, Diary Sheets and Registered
Assessor sign-off of Blue Sheets for Unit Standards 1178, 1277, 5907, 5922 and 16407.
Assessment: Registered Workplace Assessor (third party verification can be arranged with Skills)
Support and Advice: SKILLS
ELECTRICAL OFF-JOB (GATEWAY PLUS)
Tick this box if you want to receive information about the units and pricing options available. Distance
learning for theory units will be arranged through SKILLS through its agreement with the ElectroTechnical
Education Centre (ETEC).
Please indicate the Gateway Plus units you want and pricing option (GST not included). For a list of
units see the Gateway Plus brochure (available from SKILLS).
Units ………………, ………………, ………………, ………………, ………………, ………………,
Option chosen
$38 per credit
PLUMBING
$150 per credit per school
$420 per 12 credits
$385 + GST
Resources: Plumbing Board Site Licence (required before student can go on site, $45- included in package
fee), Theory support book, Workplace Experience book, assessment materials, assessment support.
Assessment: Unit Standards 2136, 2137, 25425, 21883. Assessments are completed under supervision
using the school’s arrangements and marked by a SKILLS assessor.
Support and Advice: SKILLS
SECURITY
$180 + GST
Resources: Theory support book, Workplace Observation book, assessment materials.
Assessment: Unit Standards 21108, 27365. Assessments are completed under supervision using the
school’s arrangements and marked by a contracted industry assessor.
Support and Advice: SKILLS
Note: other Gateway options for additional SKILLS industries will be under development during 2014
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INFORMATION ABOUT
SPECIFIC GATEWAY
PACKAGES
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Gateway Plus
On-job and off-job packages
On-job learning takes place as the student carries out everyday tasks in the workplace alongside qualified
workmates. The on-job unit standards completed count towards a future apprenticeship if they decide on this
path. Students may also choose basic off-job unit standards with a training provider.
The Gateway Electrical Programme (also able to be used in related areas such as Electronics and Appliance
Servicing) now offers on-job and off-job packages.
These are completely flexible packages. A school may choose to opt just for the on-job package but it can
also add any off-job units from the list overleaf and select one of the three pricing plans that suit best.
On-job units:
UNIT
VERSION
LEVEL
CREDITS
TITLE
1178
6
2
3
Follow safe practices in an electrical workplace
1277
5
2
3
Communicate information in a specified workplace
5907
5
2
1
Work safely with electrical equipment
5922
4
2
2
Use cutting tools and machines in the performance of electrical
installation and maintenance
16407
4
3
4
Use and maintain hand and power tools for electrical work
TOTAL CREDITS
13
Cost: $85 plus GST
Off-job units will be delivered by ETEC (The Electrotechnical Education Centre Limited) under an
arrangement with The Skills Organisation).
Off-job (theory) unit pricing plans:
1. Per credit per student – $38 + GST.
2. Per credit per school per year – $150 + GST (ideal for four or more students).
3. Per package per student – $420 + GST (12 credits).
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Off-job units available:
UNIT
LEVEL
CREDITS
TITLE
25070
2
7
Explain the properties of conductors, insulators, and semiconductors and their
effect on electrical circuits
25071
2
3
Demonstrate knowledge of electromotive force (e.m.f.) production
25072
2
5
Demonstrate knowledge of electromagnetism theory
15845
2
4
Draw and explain simple electrical diagrams
15846
2
3
Demonstrate knowledge of capacitors and semiconductor diodes
15847
2
4
Demonstrate knowledge of mathematics and mechanics for electrical trades
15848
2
2
Demonstrate knowledge of safeguards for use with portable electrical
appliances
15849
2
2
Perform manual soldering and de-soldering procedures for electrotechnology
work
15851
2
3
Demonstrate knowledge of electrical safety and safe working practices for
electrical workers
15852
2
2
Isolate and test low-voltage electrical subcircuits
750
2
2
Demonstrate knowledge of electrical test instruments and take measurements
6401
2
1
Provide first aid
6402
1
1
Provide resuscitation Level 2
17799
2
2
Demonstrate knowledge of testing for electrical safety for electrical service
technicians - single phase
17396
2
4
Demonstrate knowledge of safe working practices in telecommunications
Trainee Limited Certificate (Electrical Engineering)
This is the safety training that qualifies for a trainee card
Trainee Limited Certificate (Electrical Appliance and Electronic Servicing)
This is the safety training that qualifies for a trainee card
Trainee Limited Certificate (Telecommunications)
This is the safety training that qualifies for a trainee card
The Trainee Limited Certificate is an industry safety qualification, particularly useful if the student is seriously considering
applying for an apprenticeship. More information on the TLC is available on request
Interested? Call us on 0508 SKILLS or email skillschoice@skills.org.nz
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Gateway
Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying
Gateway is a well-established programme in schools that enables
young people to experience what it’s like to be in a workplace. They
gain ‘work-ready’ skills through direct workplace experience, and
are given a taste of their chosen vocation before they make a
commitment.
Below is a list of outcomes gained through the plumbing, gasfitting
and drainlaying programme.
UNIT
VERSION
LEVEL
CREDITS
TITLE
25425
3
2
3
Apply maths relevant to plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying.
21883
2
2
3
Demonstrate knowledge of hazards and precautions for working
with gas in plumbing, gasfitting or drainlaying.
2136
4
2
2
Identify and describe hand tools and checking equipment for
plumbing.
2137
4
2
1
Identify and describe trade equipment and power tools for
plumbing.
TOTAL CREDITS
9
Cost: $360 plus GST. Also includes all assessment and
marking.
Interested? Call us on 0508 SKILLS or email info@skills.org.nz for more information.
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Gateway
Security
Gateway is a well-established programme in schools that enables
young people to experience what it’s like to be in a workplace. They
gain ‘work-ready’ skills through direct workplace experience, and
are given a taste of their chosen vocation before they make a
commitment.
Security officers are responsible for maintaining the peace at places
of business i.e. banks, residential homes, and a variety of events
from concerts and festivals, to high courts and national sporting
events.
Below is a list of outcomes gained through the security programme.
UNIT
LEVEL
CREDITS
21108
2
2
27365
2
2
TOTAL CREDITS
TITLE
Demonstrate knowledge of personal and professional requirements
of security personnel.
Demonstrate knowledge of customer service in a security context
4
Cost: $180 plus GST. Also includes all assessment and
marking.
Interested? Call us on 0508 SKILLS or email skillschoice@skills.org.nz
for more information.
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THE SKILLS ORGANISATION’S CONTACT LIST
National & Regional Offices
The Skills Organisation Head Office &
Northern Regional Office
Level 3, Building B
65 Main Highway
Ellerslie, Auckland
Phone: (09) 525 2590
Fax: (09) 525 2591
Hauraki Regional Office
1st Floor, WEL House
Cnr Victoria and London Streets
Hamilton
Phone: (07) 839 7395
Fax: (07) 838 0070
Postal Address
Postal Address
Freepost 5164
PO Box 24-469 Royal Oak
Auckland 1345
PO Box 4027
Hamilton East
Hamilton 3247
Rotorua Regional Office
Central Regional Office
Wellington Chambers
Level 1, 154 Featherston Street
Wellington
Phone: (04) 499 7670
Fax: (04) 499 7680
Postal Address
P O Box 25293
Panama St
Wellington 6146
Unit 1, The Business Hub
1209 Hinemaru Street
Rotorua
Phone: (07) 349 3461
Postal Address
P O Box 539
Rotorua 3040
Palmerston North Regional Office
1st Floor
328 Broadway Avenue
Palmerston North 4441
Phone: (06) 350 1953
Fax: (06) 350 1952
Postal Address
PO Box 5116
Terrace End
Palmerston North, 4441
Dunedin Regional Office
Level 1 Macklins Building
401 Moray Place
Dunedin 9016
Phone: (03) 479 2978
Fax: (03) 470 1670
Postal Address
PO Box 13
Dunedin 9054
Southern Regional Office
Level 1, 137 Victoria Street
Christchurch
Phone: (03) 365 9819
Fax: (03) 365 9259
Postal Address
PO Box 2946
Christchurch 8140
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Skills Choice Staff
Ross Petersen
Manager – Skills Choice
Phone: 09 583 1317
Mobile: 027 498 8595
Email: rossp@skills.org.nz
Sophie Czurajewski-Sweeney
Event Manager
Manager – Skills Choice
Phone: 09 583 1393
Mobile: 027 706 5043
Email: sophiec@skills.org.nz
Les Black
Skills Choice Representative - Southern
Phone: 03 343 2525
Mobile: 027 221 1365
Email: les.black@xtra.co.nz
Andrew Hornblow
Skills Choice Respresentative – Central
Mobile: 021 237 8629
Email: Copernicus@clear.net.nz
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