NZQA registered unit standard
22742 version 3
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Title
Conduct negotiated research in the field of electrotechnology
engineering
Level
6
Purpose
Credits
15
This unit standard is for people who wish to conduct research
in the area of electrotechnology engineering as part of a
diploma level programme.
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
–
prepare a proposal for approval to conduct research in the
electrotechnology engineering field;
–
research the approved electrotechnology engineering
subject area and write the research report; and
–
prepare the electrotechnology engineering research
project to a state suitable for publication, and present the
research project to peers and invited industry
representatives.
Classification
Electrical Engineering > Electrotechnology
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
This unit standard is intended for use in engineering courses at diploma level.
2
Evidence submitted for assessment must include documented endorsement of the
project from at least two electrotechnology industry groups or organisations that are
relevant to the focus of the project.
3
References
Copyright Act 1994;
Designs Act 1953;
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992;
Patents Act 1953;
Trade Marks Act 2002;
and all subsequent amendments and replacements.
4
The research project must be approved by an academic supervisor from a
recognised tertiary training establishment or Crown Research Institutes with
recognised expertise in electrotechnology, and The Skills Organisation).
The Skills Organisation
SSB Code 100401
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
22742 version 3
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The presentation must include a written report which is accurate, in a style and
language that meets the client organisation’s needs, and which meets presentation
standards generally accepted for research documentation. Report layout will include
summary, introduction, literature review, materials and methods, results, discussion,
conclusions.
6
The presentations for outcome 3 must meet the requirements of the organisation
supervising the research project.
Presentation requirements include – discussion and conclusions match original aims
and objectives, project is submitted within the agreed timeframe, professional
appearance is adopted during presentation, verbal/visual presentation is given using
clear, concise and appropriate dialogue, speech is audible and visual projection
visible to all participants, questions are answered with confidence, presentation is
kept within agreed time allocation.
7
Definitions
Industry practice – practice used and recommended by organisations involved in the
electrotechnology industry.
Organisational requirements – includes documented procedures and/or
specifications relating to processes, practices and activities within the training
organisation as well as oral instructions from authorised organisation representatives.
Standard format – to include but is not limited to: title, introduction (purpose, scope,
background), procedures (methods), results, conclusions (discussion and
recommendations), acknowledgements, references, appendices, abstract or
executive summary. Examples of specified standard reference formats are the
American Psychological Association (APA), Vancouver, and Harvard.
8
All measurements are to be expressed in Système International (SI) units, and,
where required, converted from Imperial units into SI units.
9
All activities must comply with: any policies, procedures, and requirements of the
organisations involved; the standards of relevant professional bodies; and any
relevant legislative and/or regulatory requirements.
10
Range
Performance in relation to the outcomes of this unit standard must comply with the
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Prepare a proposal for approval to conduct research in the electrotechnology engineering
field.
The Skills Organisation
SSB Code 100401
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
22742 version 3
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Evidence requirements
1.1
A written proposal for the research project is approved by an academic
supervisor and The Skills Organisation.
Range
factors addressed in the proposal include but are not limited to –
organisation endorsement, timeframe, resources (financial, time,
labour, materials), subject complexity, practical benefit, aims and
objectives, methodology.
Outcome 2
Research the approved electrotechnology engineering subject area and write the research
report.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Documented sources of information show that the extent of literature search
and field investigation is appropriate for the level and complexity of the
approved research subject.
2.2
Documented evidence collected illustrates and supports issues of relevance to
the approved research subject.
Range
evidence may include but is not limited to – research papers,
published articles, books, personal communications.
2.3
Field investigation is conducted in accordance with procedures and
requirements agreed by the student and the academic supervisor.
2.4
Written report meets all criteria established for the research project.
Outcome 3
Prepare the electrotechnology engineering research project to a state suitable for
publication, and present the research project to peers and invited industry representatives.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Summary of findings meets the requirements of the organisation supervising the
research in terms of depth and coverage, and meets editorial requirements of
standard format, and is suitable for publication in an academic, trade or industry
publication recognised by the electrotechnology industry.
3.2
Presentation meets the requirements of the organisation supervising the
research in terms of depth and coverage.
Planned review date
The Skills Organisation
SSB Code 100401
31 December 2014
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
22742 version 3
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Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
18 December 2006
N/A
Rollover and
Revision
2
15 March 2012
N/A
Revision
3
15 January 2014
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0003
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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