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| Level 1 | ||||||
| 5909 | Unit |
Explain basic atomic principles as applied to the electrotechnology industry |
1 Credits |
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| 5910 | Unit |
Explain basic electrolytic action as applied to the electrotechnology industry This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
1 Credits | |||
| 5911 | Unit |
Explain basic magnetism and electromagnetism as applied to the electrotechnology industry |
1 Credits |
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| 5912 | Unit |
Carry out basic mathematical calculations as applied to the electrotechnology industry This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
2 Credits | |||
| Level 2 | ||||||
| 1175 | Unit |
Use and maintain hand tools for electrical work This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
2 Credits | |||
| 1176 | Unit |
Define and use basic mechanics and mechanical systems as applied to electrical equipment This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
2 Credits | |||
| 1177 | Unit |
Carry out lifesaving procedures in an electrical workplace This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
1 Credits | |||
| 1178 | Unit |
Follow safe practices in an electrical workplace This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027. |
3 Credits |
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| 1179 | Unit |
Work on, and near, live electrical equipment This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
2 Credits | |||
| 1183 | Unit |
Describe electrical safeguards used to protect persons and property This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
1 Credits | |||
| 15843 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of magnetism and electricity This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
15 Credits | |||
| 15845 | Unit |
Draw and explain simple electrical diagrams This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
4 Credits | |||
| 15846 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of capacitors and semiconductor diodes |
3 Credits |
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| 15847 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of mathematics and mechanics for electrical trades |
4 Credits |
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| 15848 | Unit |
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of safeguards for use with portable electrical appliances |
3 Credits |
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| 15849 | Unit |
Perform manual soldering and de-soldering procedures for electrotechnology work |
2 Credits |
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| 15851 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of electrical safety and safe working practices for electrical workers This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
3 Credits | |||
| 15852 | Unit |
Isolate and test low-voltage electrical subcircuits This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027. |
2 Credits |
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| 25070 | Unit |
Explain the properties of conductors, insulators, and semiconductors and their effect on electrical circuits |
7 Credits |
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| 25071 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of electromotive force (e.m.f.) production This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027. |
3 Credits |
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| 25072 | Unit |
Apply electromagnetic theory to a range of problems This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027. |
5 Credits |
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| 29469 | Unit |
Select and install flexible cords and cables This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027. |
4 Credits |
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| 30657 | Unit |
Isolate low-voltage electrical subcircuits and perform basic checks and tests to confirm isolation |
1 Credits |
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| 30658 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental electrical safety in the workplace |
2 Credits |
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| 5907 | Unit |
Work safely with electrical equipment |
1 Credits |
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| 5908 | Unit |
Recognise the impact of electrical regulations and codes of practice on consumers and users This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
1 Credits | |||
| 5913 | Unit |
Identify and install electrical accessories This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
3 Credits | |||
| 5914 | Unit |
Use and maintain portable power tools for electrical work This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
2 Credits | |||
| 5923 | Unit |
Carry out soldering procedures in an electrical workplace This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
1 Credits | |||
| 5932 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of protection of circuits from static electricity and magnetic interference This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027. |
2 Credits |
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| 6626 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of electrical and electronic components |
3 Credits |
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| 741 | Unit |
Use basic atomic theory to describe properties of conductors, semi-conductors, and insulators This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
1 Credits | |||
| 742 | Unit |
Calculate values in resistive circuits This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
2 Credits | |||
| 743 | Unit |
Produce simple electrical diagrams This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
2 Credits | |||
| 744 | Unit |
Explain the concepts of electrochemistry and the relationship with electrical energy This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
1 Credits | |||
| 745 | Unit |
Identify and communicate electrical terms, symbols, and circuits This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
2 Credits | |||
| 746 | Unit |
Explain the principles of magnetism and electromagnetism and identify types and uses of magnets This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
2 Credits | |||
| 747 | Unit |
Compare alternating current (ac) and direct current (dc) generation This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
2 Credits | |||
| 750 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of electrical test instruments and take measurements |
2 Credits |
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| 751 | Unit |
Describe the properties and uses of diodes in rectifier circuits This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
2 Credits | |||
| 754 | Unit |
Install flexible cords This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
1 Credits | |||
| 756 | Unit |
Calculate electrical energy and power in resistive circuits This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
1 Credits | |||
| Level 3 | ||||||
| 10933 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of electrical theory for Electrical Service Technicians - A This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
4 Credits | |||
| 10934 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of safety, protection, and testing for Electrical Service Technicians - A This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
2 Credits | |||
| 10935 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of regulations and codes of practice for Electrical Service Technicians - A This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
2 Credits | |||
| 10936 | Unit |
Demonstrate practical skills required for Electrical Service Technicians - A This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
3 Credits | |||
| 10937 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of electrical theory for Electrical Service Technician - B This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
3 Credits | |||
| 10938 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of appliance isolation, connection, and testing procedures for EST - B This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
2 Credits | |||
| 10939 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of regulations and codes of practice for Electrical Service Technicians - B This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
2 Credits | |||
| 10940 | Unit |
Demonstrate practical skills required for Electrical Service Technicians - B This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
3 Credits | |||
| 1174 | Unit |
Disconnect and reconnect fixed wired electrical appliances or equipment This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027. |
4 Credits |
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| 1207 | Unit |
Protect circuits against the effects of excess current This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
1 Credits | |||
| 1208 | Unit |
Develop electrical diagrams This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
2 Credits | |||
| 1210 | Unit |
Describe direct current power supply equipment, and explain principles of operation This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
2 Credits | |||
| 15844 | Unit |
Select and install flexible cords This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027. |
2 Credits |
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| 15850 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of single-phase transformers This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
3 Credits | |||
| 15854 | Unit |
Draw and interpret electrical diagrams This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
3 Credits | |||
| 15856 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of the New Zealand electricity supply system This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
2 Credits | |||
| 15861 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of direct current (DC) power supplies |
3 Credits |
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| 16407 | Unit |
Use and maintain hand and power tools for electrical work |
3 Credits |
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| 2026 | Unit |
Describe elementary process control in process control systems This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
2 Credits | |||
| 2029 | Unit |
Identify and apply Ingress Protection (I.P) ratings for electrical enclosures This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
1 Credits | |||
| 22721 | Unit |
Demonstrate and apply fundamental knowledge of electrical circuit engineering principles This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Wed Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2025. |
15 Credits |
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| 29425 | Unit |
Write electrical industry service reports This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027. |
2 Credits |
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| 29465 | Unit |
Apply knowledge of electrical safety and safe working practices for electrical workers This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027. |
6 Credits |
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| 29473 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of single-phase and three-phase transformers This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027. |
3 Credits |
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| 29475 | Unit |
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of electronics This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027. |
8 Credits |
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| 29476 | Unit |
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of capacitance, inductance, power factor, and power factor correction This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027. |
7 Credits |
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| 29477 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of the New Zealand national electricity grid and associated electrical protection This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027. |
2 Credits |
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| 29479 | Unit |
Draw and explain electrical diagrams |
4 Credits |
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| 29480 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of electric circuit design, control, and protection This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027. |
6 Credits |
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| 29483 | Unit |
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of single-phase and three-phase rotating machines This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027. |
4 Credits |
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| 29557 | Unit |
Apply fundamental techniques for identifying and locating faults in electrical fittings or systems This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027. |
4 Credits |
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| 32605 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge for working safely in the electrical industry |
6 Credits |
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| 32606 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of tools, fittings, and plans in the electrical industry |
5 Credits |
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| 32609 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of mathematical principles, conductors and insulators |
7 Credits |
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| 32610 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of voltage, power and energy, and DC circuits |
6 Credits |
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| 32611 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of magnetism and AC generation |
6 Credits |
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| 32613 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of cords, cables, and cable installation |
4 Credits |
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| 32614 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of electrical faults, circuit protection, de-commissioning, and commissioning |
6 Credits |
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| 32620 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of electrical plans, switching circuits, and lighting systems |
5 Credits |
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| 32621 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of wiring support systems and cable installation |
5 Credits |
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| 32622 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of the national supply grid, MEN system, and earthing |
6 Credits |
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| 32625 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of damp situations, SELV and PELV systems, and single-phase transformers |
5 Credits |
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| 32626 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of capacitors, inductors, and electronics in the electrical trade |
5 Credits |
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| 748 | Unit |
Identify electrical supply systems This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
1 Credits | |||
| Level 4 | ||||||
| 1201 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of phasors This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
1 Credits | |||
| 1202 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of reactive circuits This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
2 Credits | |||
| 1206 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of a.c. power and power factor This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027. |
4 Credits |
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| 15853 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of alternating current (AC) theory |
7 Credits |
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| 15857 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of three-phase transformers This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
3 Credits | |||
| 15862 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of industrial process control This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027. |
2 Credits |
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| 15864 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of semiconductor power devices |
4 Credits |
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| 16964 | Unit |
Describe and apply direct current concepts in electrical engineering This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
12 Credits | |||
| 16965 | Unit |
Describe and apply alternating current concepts in electrical engineering This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
12 Credits | |||
| 1711 | Unit |
Describe electronic process control This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
2 Credits | |||
| 1712 | Unit |
Install and test semiconductor devices This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
2 Credits | |||
| 2017 | Unit |
Describe and use complex electrical instruments This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027. |
2 Credits |
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| 2031 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of three-phase theory This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027. |
4 Credits |
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| 20961 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of special electrical installations This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
4 Credits | |||
| 22722 | Unit |
Demonstrate and apply introductory knowledge of electrical circuit engineering principles This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Wed Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2025. |
15 Credits |
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| 29429 | Unit |
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of safe practices in an electrical workplace This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027. |
2 Credits |
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| 29441 | Unit |
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of cable coding, colours, characters, applications, and capacity This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027. |
2 Credits |
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| 29442 | Unit |
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of renewable energy electricity generation systems This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027. |
4 Credits |
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| 29445 | Unit |
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of single-phase and three-phase transformers This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027. |
4 Credits |
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| 29478 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of electrical installations in special situations This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027. |
6 Credits |
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| 32607 | Unit |
Apply knowledge of working safely in the electrical industry |
8 Credits |
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| 32608 | Unit |
Apply knowledge of electrical tools, fittings, and plans in the workplace |
7 Credits |
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| 32615 | Unit |
Demonstrate cable handling and fixing techniques, pre-wire electrical circuits, and join and test TPS cables |
5 Credits |
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| 32616 | Unit |
Apply knowledge of common cords, cables, and electrical fittings |
6 Credits |
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| 32617 | Unit |
Select and use instruments for testing, fault finding, and repairing basic appliances |
4 Credits |
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| 32618 | Unit |
De-commission, test and commission basic electrical appliances, fittings, and equipment |
4 Credits |
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| 32623 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of circuit protection and distribution board wiring |
5 Credits |
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| 32629 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of electric motors and alternators |
5 Credits |
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| 32638 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of earthing systems and switchboards |
6 Credits |
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| 32639 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of cable selection, underground cable systems, and specialised cables |
4 Credits |
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| 32640 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of power factor, three-phase AC power, and transformer safety and performance |
6 Credits |
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| 32641 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of electric motors and motor faults |
3 Credits |
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| 5926 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027. |
3 Credits |
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| 5929 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of hazardous areas and their electrical requirements This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027. |
3 Credits |
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| 5930 | Unit |
Demonstrate knowledge of electrical equipment for use in hazardous areas This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027. |
2 Credits |
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| 5933 | Unit |
Install and maintain electrical equipment in hazardous areas This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
3 Credits | |||
| Level 5 | ||||||
| 11564 | Unit |
Describe and apply electric motor technology This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
12 Credits | |||
| 11565 | Unit |
Describe and apply electrical power technology This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
12 Credits | |||
| 18997 | Unit |
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of capacitance, inductance, and magnetism in direct current circuits This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Wed Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2025. |
4 Credits |
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| 18998 | Unit |
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of alternating current and three-phase theory This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Wed Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2025. |
10 Credits |
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| 19000 | Unit |
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of electrical power transformers This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
7 Credits | |||
| 22723 | Unit |
Demonstrate and apply intermediate knowledge of the elements of power engineering This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Wed Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2025. |
15 Credits |
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| 22724 | Unit |
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of electrical machines This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Wed Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2025. |
15 Credits |
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| Level 6 | ||||||
| 22725 | Unit |
Demonstrate and apply advanced knowledge of power system engineering This standard has expired and is no longer available. |
15 Credits | |||