FIELD ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Review and Reclassification of Core Electronics unit standards into Electronic Engineering subfield
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This review report was republished in May 2006.
Unit standard 8199, which was designated expiring in November 2003, had been assigned an expiry date of December 2005. This did not allow sufficient time for affected qualifications to be updated. The expiry date for the standard, which is the last date for assessment, has therefore been changed to December 2010.
Unit standard 8199, categorised as category C, expires at the end of December 2010. |
Existing classification
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Subfield |
Domain |
Id |
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Electronics Technology |
Core Electronics |
5934, 8191, 8195, 8199, 8216, 8218 |
New classification
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Subfield |
Domain |
Id |
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Electronic Engineering |
Core Electronics |
5934, 8195, 8199, 8216 |
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Electronic Installation and Maintenance |
8191, 8218 |
The ElectroTechnology Industry Training Organisation has completed the review of the unit standards listed above that were registered in May and October 1996.
Date new versions published November 2003
New comments by date December 2007
Expiry date of new versions of the unit standards December 2008
Summary of review and consultation process
The review began with a company survey regarding current skill needs. An expert working group was then formed involving industry, training provider, and assessor representation. Proposals were sent to all electronics companies in New Zealand, with meetings in four centres to gather feedback. There were meetings with representatives from the NZ Boating Industry Training Organisation regarding requirements in their sector, and with the Royal New Zealand Navy, a major user of the qualifications. The expert working group considered all feedback and endorsed the unit standard changes on 3 July 2003.
Because of the complexities and the need to maintain teaching programmes, the changes are being introduced in two stages. The smaller Stage 1 covers the changes required by review of the National Certificate in Electronics Technology (Intermediate) (Level 3) [Ref: 0408]. All remaining unit standards in the domains of Core Electronics, Communications and Radar Electronics, Consumer Electronics, and Electronic Office Automation are being reviewed in Stage 2.
Unit standards in the Electronic Manufacturing domain had been reviewed separately and were covered by a separate report published in November 2003.
Main changes resulting from the review
The review process resulted in the following changes to the unit standards.
· Designation of the Core Electronics domain in the Electronics Technology subfield, as Lapsing. The standards have been moved to a new Core Electronics domain in the new Electronic Engineering subfield.
· Changes to titles to better reflect the assessment outcome.
· Changes to levels of unit standards 8191 and 8195 to better reflect the level descriptors for unit standards.
· Adjustment of credit values to reflect notional learning time more accurately.
· Clarification of elements, performance criteria, range statements, and special notes to improve assessability.
· Introduction of five new unit standards.
Unit standard 8199, categorised as category C, expires at the end of December 2010.
Impact on existing provider accreditations
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Current Accreditation for |
Accreditation extended to | ||||
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Nature of accreditation |
Classification or Id |
Level |
Nature of accreditation |
Classification or Id |
Level |
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Field |
Engineering and Technology |
2 |
Unit Standard Ids |
8191, 8195, 8199 |
3 |
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Subfield |
Electronics Technology |
any |
Subfield |
Electronic Engineering |
same |
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Domain |
Core Electronics - Lapsing |
any |
Domain |
Core Electronics |
same |
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2 |
Unit Standard Id |
8191 |
3 | ||
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3 |
Unit Standard Id |
8218 |
3 | ||
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Subfield |
Electronics Technology |
2 |
Unit Standard Ids |
8191, 8195, 8199 |
3 |
Impact on Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP)
AMAP 0003 was updated to reflect the changes made to the standards.
Impact on existing qualifications
The following ETITO qualifications were being reviewed concurrently and would incorporate the new and reviewed unit standards.
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Qualifications |
Standards/Domain/Subfield |
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National Certificate in Electronics Technology (Intermediate) (Level 3) [Ref: 0408] |
8191, 8195, 8199 |
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National Certificate in Electronics Technology (Level 4) with strands in Communications and Radar, Consumer Products, and Office Automation [Ref: 0409] |
Core Electronics |
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National Certificate in Electronic Manufacturing (Level 4) with strands in Manufacturing Technology, and Manufacturing Leadership [Ref: 0435] |
Core Electronics |
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National Certificate in Electronic Manufacturing (Level 3) [Ref: 0434] |
Core Electronics |
The following ETITO qualification is to be reviewed once Stage 2 has been completed.
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Qualification |
Standards/Domain/Subfield |
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National Certificate in Industrial Measurement and Control (Level 4) [Ref: 0410] |
8191, 8195, 8199 |
The ElectroTechnology ITO will revise the remaining affected qualifications, for which it is responsible, following Stage 2 of its review programme.
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Qualifications |
Standards/Domain/Subfield |
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National Certificate in Telecommunications (Level 3) with strands in Bearer and Switch, Building and Data Cabling, Customer Access Network, Customer Premises Equipment, and Radio [Ref: 0767] |
8191 |
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National Certificate in Telecommunications (Level 2) [Ref: 0338] |
Core Electronics |
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National Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) with strands in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Industrial Measurement and Control, and Telecommunications [Ref: 0846] |
Electronics Technology |
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National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Electrician) (Level 4) [Ref: 0313] |
Electronics Technology |
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National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Level 5) [Ref: 0951] |
Core Electronics |
Where qualifications were the responsibility of an SSB other than ElectroTechnology ITO, that SSB was informed and advised of the changes made to the standards.
Qualifications with listed classifications will need to be updated with the following statement.
Credit for unit standards in the subfield Electronics Technology will continue to meet the requirements of this qualification, where credit from subfield Electronic Engineering is specified. Credit for unit standards in the domain Core Electronics in subfield Electronics Technology will continue to meet the requirements where credit from domain Core Electronics, subfield Electronic Engineering is specified.
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Qualifications |
Standards, Domain, Subfield |
SSB |
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National Certificate in Fire Detection and Alarm Systems (Level 4) [Ref: 0569] |
Core Electronics |
Competenz |
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National Certificate in Fire Protection Systems Technology (Inspection and Testing) (Level 4) [Ref: 0864] |
Core Electronics |
Competenz |
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National Certificate in Lifts and Escalators (Level 4) with strands in Installation, and Servicing [Ref: 0662] |
Core Electronics |
Competenz |
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National Certificate in Locksmithing (Level 4) [Ref: 0452] |
Core Electronics |
Competenz |
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National Diploma in Fire Protection Systems Technology (Certification of Fire Safety Systems) (Level 5) [Ref: 0867] |
Core Electronics |
Competenz |
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National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Electrical) (Level 2) with optional strands in Electrical Fitter, and Technician [Ref: 0887] |
Core Electronics |
ESITO[1] |
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National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Technician) (Level 3) with strands in Control and Instrumentation, Power Technician, and HVDC Technician [Ref: 0922] |
8191, 8199 |
ESITO |
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National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (Coordination) (Level 4) [Ref: 0944] |
Electronics Technology |
NZITO |
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National Certificate in Music Technology (Level 5) [Ref: 0603] |
Electronics Technology |
NZQA |
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National Certificate in Performing Arts Technology (Level 2) [Ref: 0612] |
Electronics Technology |
NZQA |
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National Certificate in Plastics Processing Technology (Level 2) with strands in Injection Moulding, Extrusion, Blow Moulding, Pressure Thermoforming, Vacuum Thermoforming, Blow Film Extrusion, Film Conversion, Injection Stretch Blow Moulding, and Rotational Moulding [Ref: 0394] |
Core Electronics |
PaMPITO[2] |
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National Certificate in Plastics Processing Technology (Level 3) with strands in Injection Moulding, Extrusion, Blow Moulding, Pressure Thermoforming, Vacuum Thermoforming, Blown Film Extrusion, Film Conversion, Injection Stretch Blow Moulding, and Rotational Moulding [Ref: 0395] |
Core Electronics |
PaMPITO |
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National Certificate in Plastics Processing Technology (Level 4) with strands in Injection Moulding, Extrusion, Blow Moulding, Thermoforming, Blown Film Extrusion, Injection Stretch Blow Moulding Single Stage, Injection Stretch Blow Moulding Two Stage, and Rotational Moulding [Ref: 0396] |
Core Electronics |
PaMPITO |
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National Certificate in Plastics Production (Level 1) with strands in Injection Moulding, Extrusion, Blow Moulding, Thermoforming, Blown Film Extrusion, Film Conversion, Injection Stretch Blow Moulding, Rotational Moulding, Film Slitting, and Expanded Polystyrene Moulding [Ref: 0392] |
Core Electronics |
PaMPITO |
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National Certificate in Plastics Production (Level 2) with strands in Injection Moulding, Extrusion, Blow Moulding, Pressure Thermoforming, Vacuum Thermoforming, Blown Film Extrusion, Film Conversion, Injection Stretch Blow Moulding, Rotational Moulding, Expanded Polystyrene Moulding, and Polystyrene Pre-expansion [Ref: 0393] |
Core Electronics |
PaMPITO |
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National Certificate in Plastics Processing Technology (Level 1) with strands in Injection Moulding, Extrusion, Blow Moulding, Thermoforming, Blown Film Extrusion, Film Conversion, Injection Stretch Blow Moulding, and Rotational Moulding [Ref: 0260] |
Core Electronics |
PaMPITO |
Summary of main changes to standards' Ids, classification, titles, levels, and credits
The following summary shows the changes made to the standards as a result of the review. All changes are in bold.
Key to review category |
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B |
Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the replacement 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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Id |
Domain |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
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5934 |
Core Electronics |
Prevent electrostatic damage to electronic components |
2 |
1 |
B |
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8191 |
Core Electronics Electronic Installation and Maintenance |
Apply systematic fault finding methodology in servicing electronic products Demonstrate systematic and logical fault finding techniques in electronic products or systems |
2
3 |
8
6 |
B |
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8195 |
Core Electronics |
Select and maintain cells and batteries used in electronic applications Test and select batteries used in electronic applications, and select suitable chargers |
2
3 |
3 |
B |
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8199
20615 |
Core Electronics |
Use oscilloscopes to measure electronic circuits Use electronic test equipment |
2
3 |
3
6 |
C |
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8216 |
Core Electronics |
Replace and set-up cathode ray tubes Demonstrate and apply knowledge of cathode ray tubes |
3 |
2 |
B |
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8218 |
Core Electronics Electronic Installation and Maintenance |
Carry out surface mounted device (SMD) soldering and de-soldering as used in electronics servicing Carry out surface mounted device (SMD) soldering, de-soldering, and printed circuit board repair |
3 |
3
8 |
B |
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Id |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Category |
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20430 |
Demonstrate and apply introductory knowledge of d.c. principles for electronics technicians |
3 |
7 |
New |
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20431 |
Demonstrate and apply introductory knowledge of a.c. principles for electronics technicians |
3 |
7 |
New |
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20432 |
Demonstrate and apply introductory knowledge of digital electronics for technicians |
3 |
7 |
New |
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20433 |
Demonstrate and apply introductory knowledge of analogue electronics for technicians |
3 |
7 |
New |
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20434 |
Demonstrate knowledge of practical mathematics for electronics technicians |
3 |
8 |
New |