Field Engineering and Technology
Revision of Electrical Engineering qualifications
National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Advanced Trade) (Level 5) with strands in Electrotechnology Specialisation, Electrical Installation, and Industrial Electrical Engineering [Ref: 0951]
National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Advanced Trade) (Level 5) with strands in Electrotechnology Specialisation, Electrical Installation, and Industrial Electrical Engineering [Ref: 1514]
The ElectroTechnology Industry Training Organisation (ETITO) has revised the qualifications listed above.
Date new versions published October 2011
The next qualification review is planned to take place during 2014.
Reason for the revision
The qualifications were revised in order to maintain achievability for candidates. The revision reflects changes to classifications and amendment to the title, credit value and level of one standard. Expiring unit standards have been removed where necessary.
Main changes resulting from the revision
National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Advanced Trade) (Level 5) with strands in Electrotechnology Specialisation, Electrical Installation, and Industrial Electrical Engineering [Ref: 0951]
Changes to structure and content:
· Removed the Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas domain from the Electrotechnology Specialisation Strand because it had been designated expiring.
· Removed the Electronic Installation and Maintenance domain from the Electrotechnology Specialisation Strand because there were no Level 5 standards from which to choose.
· Added the Explosive Atmospheres subfield to the Electrotechnology Specialisation Strand to meet current industry needs.
· Amended the title, credit value and level of reviewed standard 18956.
Transition
Trainees may either complete the requirements of version 5 by 31 December 2012, or transfer to version 6.
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 |
19003 |
25634 |
19014 |
25638 |
This qualification contains a classification that replaced an earlier classification. For the purposes of this qualification people with credit for standards listed in the lapsing domain can use them to meet the relevant qualification elective requirements - see table below.
Credit for |
Exempt from |
Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas |
Engineering and Technology > Explosive Atmospheres |
National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Advanced Trade) (Level 5) with strands in Electrotechnology Specialisation, Electrical Installation, and Industrial Electrical Engineering [Ref: 1514]
Changes to structure and content
· Removed the Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas domain from the Electrotechnology Specialisation Strand because it had been designated expiring.
· Removed the Electronic Installation and Maintenance domain from the Electrotechnology Specialisation Strand because there were no Level 5 standards from which to choose.
· Added the Explosive Atmospheres subfield to the Electrotechnology Specialisation Strand to meet current industry needs.
· Removed expiring standards 8505 and 15560.
· Amended the title, credit value and level of unit standard 18956.
Transition
Trainees may either complete the requirements of version 1 by 31 December 2013, or transfer to version 2.
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 |
19007 |
25641 |
19014 |
25638, 25640 |
This qualification contains classifications that replaced earlier classifications. For the purposes of this qualification people with credit for standards listed in the lapsing domains can use them to meet the relevant qualification elective requirements - see table below.
Credit for |
Exempt from |
Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas |
Engineering and Technology > Explosive Atmospheres |
Business > Management > First Line Management |
Business > Business Operations and Development > People Development and Coordination |
Business > Management > First Line Management |
Business > Business Operations and Development > Systems and Resources Management |
Business > Management > First Line Management |
Business > Financial Management > Financial Skills |
Business > Management > First Line Management |
Humanities > Communication Skills > Interpersonal Communications |
Business > Management > Management - Developing and Coordinating People |
Business > Business Operations and Development > People Development and Coordination |
Business > Management > Small Business Management |
Business > Business Environment > Business Culture and Environment |
Business > Management > Small Business Management |
Business > Business Operations and Development > Systems and Resources Management |
Business > Management > Small Business Management |
Business > Financial Management > Financial Skills |
Engineering and Technology > Electricity Supply > Electricity Networks |
Engineering and Technology > Electricity Supply > Electricity Supply - Core Skills |
Engineering and Technology > Electricity Supply > Electricity Networks |
Engineering and Technology > Electricity Supply > Electricity Supply - Distribution Networks |
Engineering and Technology > Electricity Supply > Electricity Networks |
Engineering and Technology > Electricity Supply > Electricity Supply - Live Work |
Engineering and Technology > Electricity Supply > Electricity Utilisation |
Engineering and Technology > Electricity Supply > Electricity Supply - Utilisation |
Engineering and Technology > Electricity Supply > Power System Management |
Engineering and Technology > Electricity Supply > Electricity Supply - Power System Management |
Engineering and Technology > Electronics Technology |
Engineering and Technology > Electronic Engineering |
It is not intended that anyone is disadvantaged by this revision and the above arrangements have been designed for a smooth transition. However, anyone who feels they have been disadvantaged may appeal to ETITO at the address below.
ETITO
FREEPOST 5164
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/