FIELD ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Revision of Electrical Engineering qualifications
National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Level 3) [Ref: 0223]
National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Electrical Appliance and Electronic Servicing) (Level 3) [Ref: 1265]
National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Electrician for Registration) (Level 4) [Ref: 1195]
The ElectroTechnology Industry Training Organisation (ETITO) has revised the qualifications listed above.
Date new versions published March 2009
The next qualification review is planned to take place during 2010 for [Ref: 0223] and [Ref: 1195] and during 2011 for [Ref: 1265].
Reason for the revision
New versions of the qualifications were issued following revision in order to include magnetism and electricity standards 25070-25072, which replaced standard 15843 to improve assessability.
National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Level 3) [Ref: 0223]
Changes to structure and content
· standards 25070-25072 replaced standard 15843
· the credit value of standard 1192 was reduced from 4 to 2
· qualification references were updated
· the qualification credit total decreased from 151 to 149.
Transition
Trainees may either complete the requirements of version 4 of the qualification or transfer to version 5.
All new trainees will be enrolled in programmes leading to version 5 of the qualification.
This qualification contains standards that replace an earlier standard. For the purposes of this qualification, people who have gained credit for the expiring standard are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the replacement standards - see table below.
|
Credit for |
Exempt from |
|
15843 |
25070, 25071, 25072 |
National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Electrical Appliance and Electronic Servicing) (Level 3) [Ref: 1265]
Changes to structure and content
· standards 25070-25072 replaced standard 15843.
Transition
Trainees may either complete the requirements of version 1 of the qualification or transfer to version 2.
All new trainees will be enrolled in programmes leading to version 2 of the qualification.
This qualification contains standards that replace earlier standards. For the purposes of this qualification, people who have gained credit for the expiring standard are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the replacement standards - see table below.
|
Credit for |
Exempt from |
|
15843 |
25070, 25071, 25072 |
|
18083 |
22763 |
National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Electrician for Registration) (Level 4) [Ref: 1195]
Changes to structure and content
· standards 25070-25072 replaced standard 15843
· the credit value of standard 1192 was reduced from 4 to 2
· qualification references were updated
· the qualification credit total decreased from 251 to 249
· a table has been added to the transition arrangements section to ensure that candidates can use credit from the lapsing Electronics Technology subfield to meet the requirements of the Elective.
Transition
Trainees may either complete the requirements of version 1 of the qualification or transfer to version 2.
All new trainees will be enrolled in programmes leading to version 2 of the qualification.
This qualification contains standards that replace earlier standards. For the purposes of this qualification, people who have gained credit for the expiring standards are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the replacement standards - see table below.
|
Credit for |
Exempt from |
|
15843 |
25070, 25071, 25072 |
|
15863 |
20962 |
It is not intended that anyone is disadvantaged by these revisions and the above arrangements have been designed for a smooth transition. Anyone who feels they have been disadvantaged may appeal to:
ElectroTechnology Industry Training Organisation (ETITO)
PO Box 24469
Royal Oak
Auckland 1345
Telephone 09 525 2590
Facsimile 09 525 2591
Email reviewcomments@etito.co.nz
Website http://www.etito.co.nz/