Field Engineering and Technology
Review of Electrical Engineering unit standards
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Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
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Electrical Engineering |
Core Electrical |
5907, 5909, 5911, 6626, 15846, 15847, 15849, 15853, 15861, 15864, 30657, 30658 |
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Electrical Standards and Statutes |
15860, 25638, 25640, 27349, 27351, 27353, 29466, 29467, 29749, 29753, 29754 |
Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published March 2024
Planned review date December 2028
Summary
This review commenced in March 2023. Consultation with industry representatives and providers occurred via email and online meetings during 2023.
The two sector regulators, WorkSafe New Zealand, and the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB), have agreed to the updated referencing of the relevant AS/NZS 3000 in the unit standards.
Main changes
· The AS/NZS 3000 in the unit standards will be written as “AS/NZS 3000 (version as cited in the Electricity (Safety) Regulations), Electrical Installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)” to address that AS/NZS 3000:2018 (current version) is not yet cited in the Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010.
· Guidance information was updated to reflect current legislation and standards.
· The standard setting body was changed to Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council.
· Outcome 3 of unit standard 5907 was removed as it did not align with the overall intention of the standard.
· The prerequisite information was removed from unit standards 25638 and 29749.
· Minor additions were made to the title of unit standards 15853, 15860, and 15861.
Detailed list of unit standards – classification, title, level, and credits
All changes are in bold.
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Key to review category |
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A |
Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
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B |
Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
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C |
Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID |
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D |
Standard will expire and not be replaced |
Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Core Electrical
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ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
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5907 |
Work safely with electrical equipment |
2 |
1 |
B |
|
5909 |
Explain basic atomic principles as applied to the electrotechnology industry |
1 |
1 |
B |
|
5911 |
Explain basic magnetism and electromagnetism as applied to the electrotechnology industry |
1 |
1 |
B |
|
6626 |
Demonstrate knowledge of electrical and electronic components |
2 |
3 |
B |
|
15846 |
Demonstrate knowledge of capacitors and semiconductor diodes |
2 |
3 |
B |
|
15847 |
Demonstrate knowledge of mathematics and mechanics for electrical trades |
2 |
4 |
B |
|
15849 |
Perform manual soldering and de-soldering procedures for electrotechnology work |
2 |
2 |
B |
|
15853 |
Demonstrate knowledge of alternating current (a.c.) theory Demonstrate knowledge of alternating current (AC) theory |
4 |
7 |
B |
|
15861 |
Demonstrate knowledge of direct current (d.c.) power supplies Demonstrate knowledge of direct current (DC) power supplies |
3 |
3 |
B |
|
15864 |
Demonstrate knowledge of semiconductor power devices |
4 |
4 |
B |
|
30657 |
Isolate low-voltage electrical subcircuits and perform basic checks and tests to confirm isolation |
2 |
1 |
B |
|
30658 |
Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental electricity safety in the workplace |
2 |
2 |
B |
Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Electrical Standards and Statutes
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ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
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15860 |
Demonstrate knowledge of legislation and standards governing the work of electricians Demonstrate knowledge of legislation and Standards governing the work of electricians |
3 |
2 |
B |
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25638 |
Demonstrate knowledge of inspection and certification of electrical work |
5 |
8 |
B |
|
25640 |
Inspect and certify electrical work |
5 |
6 |
B |
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27349 |
Demonstrate knowledge of theory and legislation for registration of electrical service technicians |
3 |
3 |
B |
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27351 |
Demonstrate knowledge of theory and legislation for registration of electrical appliance servicepersons |
3 |
3 |
B |
|
27353 |
Demonstrate knowledge of theory for registration of electrical installers |
3 |
3 |
B |
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29466 |
Demonstrate knowledge of legislation and Standards governing electrical workers |
3 |
2 |
B |
|
29467 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the electrical industry ethical work practices |
3 |
2 |
B |
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29749 |
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of theory and practice for registration of electrical workers (stage 1) |
4 |
2 |
B |
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29753 |
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of theory and practice for registration of electrical workers (stage 2) |
4 |
2 |
B |
|
29754 |
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of theory and practice for registration of electrical workers (stage 3) |
4 |
3 |
B |