Field Engineering and Technology
Review of Electricity Supply unit standards
|
Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
|
Electricity Supply |
Electricity Supply - Core Skills |
19325 |
|
Electricity Supply - Power System Maintenance |
14700 |
|
|
Electricity Supply - Power System Management |
16281, 19479 |
Connexis (Infrastructure Industry Training Organisation) has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published 21 May 2015
Planned review date 31 December 2020
Summary
The review of these unit standards was initiated through their planned review and the Targeted Review of Qualifications (TRoQ) for Engineering and Technology triggered for 2011.
The unit standards were reviewed to ensure that they are fit for purpose, relevant to the Electricity Supply Industry and were readily available for assessment. Industry representatives in the TRoQ Review Group were involved in the review and writing of these unit standards and have provided feedback on the versions that were reviewed.
Main changes
· Changes were made to accurately reflect industry terminology practice and evidence requirements.
· The unit standard 28572 has been created to meet the electricity principle standards for a Level 3 Operator and will replace expiring unit standard 19325.
The Category C unit standard will expire at the end of December 2019
Impact on registered qualifications
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Key to type of impact |
|
|
Affected |
The qualification lists a reviewed classification (domain or subfield) in an elective set The qualification lists a standard that has changes to level or credits The qualification lists a C or D category standard |
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Not materially affected |
The qualification lists a standard that has a new title The qualification lists a standard that has a new classification |
The following Connexis qualifications are impacted by the outcome of this review and will be updated when they are reviewed. The standards that generated the status Affected are listed in below.
|
Ref |
Qualification Title |
Classification or ID |
|
0894 |
National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Thermal Operator) (Level 4) with strands in Thermal Operations, Combined Cycle Operations, and Geothermal Operations |
14700 |
|
1117 |
National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Field Switcher) (Level 4) with optional strands in Distribution Networks, Transmission Networks, and Operational and Co-ordination Planning |
14700, 16281 |
|
1118 |
National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Sub Station Maintainer) (Level 4) |
14700 |
|
1294 |
National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Electrical) (Level 3) with strands in Electricity Supply Electrician, Electrical Fitter, and Electrical Technician |
14700 |
|
1375 |
National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Operator) (Level 3) with strands in Network and Hydro Operator, and Thermal Operator |
14700, 16281, 19325, 19479 |
|
1624 |
National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Distribution Faultman) (Level 4) with strands in Line Mechanic, and Electrician |
19479 |
Detailed list of unit standards – classification, title, level, and credits
All changes are in bold.
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Key to review category |
|
|
A |
Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
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B |
Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
|
C |
Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID |
|
D |
Standard will expire and not be replaced |
Engineering and Technology > Electricity Supply > Electricity Supply - Core Skills
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
19325
28572 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals of electricity generation in New Zealand Demonstrate knowledge of electricity generation in New Zealand |
3
3 |
3
6 |
C |
Engineering and Technology > Electricity Supply > Electricity Supply - Power System Maintenance
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
14700 |
Apply and remove safety measures in an electricity supply environment |
3 |
3 |
B |
Engineering and Technology > Electricity Supply > Electricity Supply - Power System Management
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
16281 |
Maintain and update operating log for electricity supply operational purposes |
3 |
3 |
B |
|
19479 |
Use SCADA to manage the power system |
3 |
5 |
B |