Field          Engineering and Technology

 

Revision and rollover of Electrical Engineering and Electronic Engineering unit standards

 

Subfield

Domain

ID

Electrical Engineering

Core Electrical

750, 1174, 1178, 1206, 2017, 2031, 5907, 5909, 5911, 5926, 5929, 5930, 5932, 6626, 15844-15854, 15856, 15857, 15861, 15862, 15864, 16407, 18997, 18998, 19000, 20961, 22721-22725, 25070-25072

 

Electric Switchboards

14970-14975, 14977-14979, 14981, 24608-24611

 

Electrical Equipment

23751-23754, 25337, 25338

 

Electrical Installation and Maintenance

1204, 1205, 1710, 2013, 2016, 2020, 2021, 2030, 5922, 5924, 5925, 5931, 10782-10789, 15855, 15859, 15866-15871, 16408-16410, 16412, 16414, 16415, 19001, 19002, 19004, 19006, 19008, 19010-19013, 20962, 25631, 25632, 25634-25637, 25639, 25641

 

Electrical Machines

1184, 1185, 2014, 5928, 15858, 15865, 16413, 16416, 18999, 19469-19471, 24890

 

Electrotechnology

4993, 11569, 11576, 11582, 16971, 16973-16975, 16991, 16992, 17495, 22734-22742, 25629, 25630, 25633

Electronic Engineering

Electronics Technology

9221, 18239-18243, 26119-26123

 

The ElectroTechnology Industry Training Organisation (ETITO) has completed the revision of the unit standard listed above.

 

Date new versions published                                                          March 2012

 

Planned review date                                                                           December 2014

 

Summary

 

The unit standards were revised to update the references to legislation and standards, extend the planned review date to 2014 in order to maintain currency during the Sector Review process, and standardise terms and phrases across the unit standards.

 

Main changes

 

·      References to legislation and standards updated.

·      The opportunity was taken to standardise terms and phrases across the unit standards.

·      The title of unit standard 15870 was changed to future proof the standard.

·      The planned review date was amended to December 2014.

·      Format was updated to the new template.

 

Detailed list of unit standards - classification, title, level, and credits

 

All changes are in bold.

 

Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Core Electrical

ID

Title

Level

Credit

750

Demonstrate knowledge of electrical test instruments and take measurements

2

2

1174

Disconnect and reconnect fixed wired electrical appliances or equipment

3

4

1178

Follow safe practices in an electrical workplace

2

3

1206

Demonstrate knowledge of a.c. power and power factor

4

4

2017

Describe and use complex electrical instruments

4

2

2031

Demonstrate knowledge of three-phase theory

4

4

5907

Work safely with electrical equipment

2

1

5909

Explain basic atomic principles as applied to the electrotechnology industry

1

1

5911

Explain basic magnetism and electromagnetism as applied to the electrotechnology industry

1

1

5926

Demonstrate knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs)

4

5

5929

Demonstrate knowledge of hazardous areas and their electrical requirements

4

3

5930

Demonstrate knowledge of electrical equipment for use in hazardous areas

4

2

5932

Demonstrate knowledge of protection of circuits from static electricity and magnetic interference

2

2

6626

Demonstrate knowledge of electrical and electronic components

2

3

15844

Select and install flexible cords

2

3

15845

Draw and explain simple electrical diagrams

2

4

15846

Demonstrate knowledge of capacitors and semiconductor diodes

2

3

15847

Demonstrate knowledge of mathematics and mechanics for electrical trades

2

4

15848

Demonstrate knowledge of safeguards for use with portable electrical appliances

2

2

15849

Perform manual soldering and de-soldering procedures for electrotechnology work

2

2

15850

Demonstrate knowledge of single-phase transformers

3

3

15851

Demonstrate knowledge of electrical safety and safe working practices for electrical workers

2

3

15852

Isolate and test low-voltage electrical subcircuits

2

2

15853

Demonstrate knowledge of alternating current (a.c.) theory

4

7

15854

Draw and interpret electrical diagrams

3

3

15856

Demonstrate knowledge of the New Zealand electricity supply system

3

2

15857

Demonstrate knowledge of three-phase transformers

4

3

15861

Demonstrate knowledge of direct current (d.c.) power supplies

3

3

15862

Demonstrate knowledge of industrial process control

4

3

15864

Demonstrate knowledge of semiconductor power devices

4

4

16407

Use and maintain hand and power tools for electrical work

3

4

18997

Demonstrate advanced knowledge of capacitance, inductance, and magnetism in direct current circuits

5

4

18998

Demonstrate advanced knowledge of alternating current and three-phase theory

5

10

19000

Demonstrate advanced knowledge of electrical power transformers

5

7

20961

Demonstrate knowledge of special electrical installations

4

4

22721

Demonstrate and apply fundamental knowledge of electrical circuit engineering principles

3

15

22722

Demonstrate and apply introductory knowledge of electrical circuit engineering principles

4

15

22723

Demonstrate and apply intermediate knowledge of the elements of power engineering

5

15

22724

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of electrical machines

5

15

22725

Demonstrate and apply advanced knowledge of power system engineering

6

15

25070

Explain the properties of conductors, insulators, and semiconductors and their effect on electrical circuits

2

7

25071

Demonstrate knowledge of electromotive force (e.m.f.) production

2

3

25072

Demonstrate knowledge of electromagnetism theory

2

5

 

Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Electric Switchboards

ID

Title

Level

Credit

14970

Demonstrate knowledge of electric switchboard components and their representation on drawings

3

30

14971

Use and maintain specialised tools and fixings for electric switchboard manufacture

3

20

14972

Assemble electric switchboards

3

30

14973

Wire electric switchboards

3

30

14974

Fabricate and install busbars in electric switchboards

3

20

14975

Install earthing systems and shrouding on electric switchboards

3

15

14977

Demonstrate knowledge of regulations relevant to the switchboard industry

3

3

14978

Demonstrate knowledge of electric switchboard testing

4

3

14979

Demonstrate knowledge of electric switchboard circuits

4

5

14981

Modify installed electric switchboards

4

15

24608

Test electric switchboards

3

5

24609

Perform compliance testing of electric switchboards

4

20

24610

Demonstrate knowledge of busbar systems design

4

10

24611

Handle switchgear equipment and switchboards in a safe manner

3

5

 

Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Electrical Equipment

ID

Title

Level

Credit

23751

Demonstrate knowledge of electrical calculations and theory, test instruments, and components of electrical equipment

2

6

23752

Demonstrate knowledge of electrical cables, accessories and lamps in the electrotechnology industry

3

4

23753

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of electrical equipment storage in the electrotechnology industry

2

6

23754

Gather, package, and despatch electrical equipment and process returns in the electrotechnology industry

2

6

25337

Demonstrate knowledge of requirements for preparation of quotations for electrical equipment

3

5

25338

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of legislation relevant for electrical equipment industry

3

5

 

Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Electrical Installation and Maintenance

ID

Title

Level

Credit

1204

Demonstrate knowledge of earthing

3

2

1205

Demonstrate knowledge of electrical switchboards

3

3

1710

Demonstrate knowledge of electric lighting

4

3

2013

Install and commission a.c. rotating machines

4

5

2016

Install earthing systems for multiple earthed neutral installations

3

3

2020

Plan and install cable support systems

3

4

2021

Plan, install, and commission a power supply on a construction or demolition site

4

2

2030

Schedule and manage preventative maintenance for electrical equipment

5

6

5922

Use cutting tools and machines in the performance of electrical installation and maintenance

2

2

5924

Install and commission d.c. rotating machines

4

5

5925

Recognise the requirements of routine maintenance of electrical equipment

2

2

5931

Select and install electric switchboards

3

4

10782

Install, commission, and maintain battery backup and emergency lighting systems

4

3

10783

Install, commission, and maintain generating sets driven by combustion engines

5

10

10784

Overhaul electric space heating systems up to 10 kilowatts rating

4

3

10785

Overhaul electrical systems in air-conditioning and air handling equipment

4

3

10786

Overhaul electromagnetic switching devices

4

3

10787

Install and test transducers

4

2

10788

Operate industrial high voltage distribution systems

4

3

10789

Install, commission, and maintain an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system

4

4

15855

Demonstrate knowledge of circuit protection

3

3

15859

Demonstrate knowledge of electrical cables and accessories

3

7

15866

Demonstrate procedures for examination and testing of electrical installations

4

2

15867

Install, wire, and test lights in existing installations

3

5

15868

Install, wire, and test power outlets in existing installations

3

5

15869

Install electrical equipment in damp situations

4

3

15870

Inspect and test an electrical installation for compliance with AS/NZS 3000:2000

Inspect and test an electrical installation for compliance with AS/NZS 3000

4

3

15871

Demonstrate knowledge of electrical installation in damp situations

4

3

16408

Pre-wire an electrical installation

3

5

16409

Fit-off an electrical installation

3

5

16410

Plan, install, test, and commission small electrical installations

4

5

16412

Fault-find, repair, and re-commission electric lighting

3

4

16414

Carry out planned electrical maintenance work of electrical equipment

4

6

16415

Install and commission extra-low voltage equipment

4

3

19001

Demonstrate advanced knowledge of electrical circuit protection

5

3

19002

Demonstrate advanced knowledge of electrical switchgear and switchboards

5

5

19004

Demonstrate knowledge of standby power plant

5

4

19006

Design simple electric lighting installations

5

5

19008

Prepare quotations for electrical work

5

5

19010

Manage scheduled electrical maintenance projects

5

15

19011

Manage electrical installation projects

6

15

19012

Develop commissioning programmes for electrical projects

5

10

19013

Manage commissioning of electrical installations

6

15

20962

Demonstrate knowledge of a.c. electric motor control and installation

4

8

25631

Demonstrate knowledge of and design documentation for the commissioning of significant electrical installations

5

5

25632

Demonstrate and apply advanced knowledge of the selection, use, and care of complex electrical measuring equipment

5

5

25634

Demonstrate advanced knowledge of electrical installation practice and knowledge of data communication principles

5

10

25635

Develop, implement, and review maintenance plans for electrical engineering systems

5

15

25636

Manage testing and measuring procedures within electrical engineering contexts

5

5

25637

Develop a plan for and manage an electrical engineering project

5

20

25639

Develop resource procurement options for a significant electrical project and make recommendations

5

5

25641

Demonstrate knowledge of electrical heating systems

5

4

 

Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Electrical Machines

ID

Title

Level

Credit

1184

Test, and locate and diagnose faults in electrical machine windings

3

2

1185

Prepare electrical machines for rewinding

4

6

2014

Overhaul a.c. rotating machines and control equipment

4

5

5928

Overhaul d.c. rotating machines and control equipment

4

5

15858

Demonstrate knowledge of a.c. motors

4

7

15865

Demonstrate knowledge of d.c. machines

4

5

16413

Fault-find, repair, and test electric motors

4

8

16416

Service bearings and seals in electrical rotating machines

2

1

18999

Demonstrate advanced knowledge of electrical machines

5

10

19469

Demonstrate knowledge of electric machine winding

4

5

19470

Rewind electric machines

4

10

19471

Reassemble and test electric machines following rewinding

4

8

24890

Lift and transport electrical machines and associated repair equipment within a motor rewinding workshop environment

2

3

 

Engineering and Technology >Electrical Engineering > Electrotechnology

ID

Title

Level

Credit

4993

Plan implementation of, manage, and review small to medium sized electrotechnology projects

5

6

11569

Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of illumination engineering

5

15

11576

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of building electrical services engineering

6

15

11582

Demonstrate advanced knowledge of illumination engineering

6

15

16971

Plan, develop, and document a practical electrotechnology product

6

15

16973

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of electrotechnology engineering construction and testing skills

3

5

16974

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of CAD tools as used in an electrotechnology engineering environment

4

5

16975

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of software tools as used in electrotechnology industry applications

3

5

16991

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of electrotechnology engineering workshop safe practice

3

5

16992

Describe and apply knowledge of electrotechnology fault-diagnosis procedures

4

5

17495

Demonstrate advanced electrotechnology measurement and faultfinding skills

6

12

22734

Demonstrate and apply introductory knowledge of electrotechnology engineering mathematics

4

15

22735

Explain and apply information gathering methods and present reports in an electrotechnology industry

4

5

22736

Explain and apply communication skills and societal responsibilities in an electrotechnology industry

3

10

22737

Demonstrate introductory knowledge of emerging or new electrotechnology products or systems

4

15

22738

Demonstrate and apply intermediate knowledge of electrotechnology engineering mathematics

5

15

22739

Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of emerging or new electrotechnology products or systems

5

15

22740

Demonstrate knowledge of project management in an electrotechnology engineering environment

6

15

22741

Demonstrate advanced knowledge of emerging or new electrotechnology products or systems

6

15

22742

Conduct negotiated research in the field of electrotechnology engineering

6

15

25629

Demonstrate introductory knowledge of building management systems

4

5

25630

Demonstrate knowledge of and analyse energy efficiency of buildings and plant

4

5

25633

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of energy audits and emerging developments in energy efficiency

5

10

 

Engineering and Technology > Electronic Engineering > Electronics Technology

ID

Title

Level

Credit

9221

Demonstrate knowledge of the development of an electronic product

3

3

18239

Demonstrate introductory knowledge of circuit concepts and measurements for electronics

2

5

18240

Demonstrate knowledge of basic electronic components

2

5

18241

Demonstrate knowledge of basic electronic systems

2

5

18242

Construct a simple printed circuit

2

3

18243

Construct simple electronic products from supplied circuit schematics

2

6

26119

Construct, and report on the performance of, a simple electronic programmable circuit

3

4

26120

Describe and construct circuits to demonstrate the operation and properties of electronic devices

3

3

26121

Plan, construct, modify, and report on an electronic prototype

3

6

26122

Demonstrate knowledge of and build circuits using digital electronic devices that interface with ADC and DAC functions

3

3

26123

Demonstrate knowledge of the practical applications of logic circuits

3

3