Field          Engineering and Technology

 

Review of Electrical Engineering unit standards

 

Subfield

Domain

ID

Electrical Engineering

Core Electrical

750, 5932, 15845, 15848, 15850, 15851, 15852, 15854, 15856, 15857, 20961, 25070, 25071, 25072

 

Electrical Installation and Maintenance

1204, 1205, 1710, 15855, 15866

 

The Skills Organisation has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.

 

Date new versions published                                                          July 2016

 

Planned review date                                                                           December 2019

 

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 Electrical Engineering and the Electrotechnology Industries and are readily available for assessment.  Industry representatives from the TRoQ Review and Qualification Development Groups were involved in the review and writing of these unit standards and provided feedback on the unit standards.

 

Main changes

 

·         Changes were made to accurately reflect industry terminology practice and evidence requirements.

·         Ten unit standards were reviewed as Category B.

·         Nine unit standards were reviewed as Category C and replaced by ten new units.

·         22 new unit standards were developed.

 

Category C unit standards will expire at the end of December 2021

 

Impact on existing organisations with consent to assess

 

Current consent for

Consent extended to

Nature of consent

Classification

or ID

Level

Nature of consent

Classification

or ID

Level

Domain

Core Electrical

2

Standards

29479, 29480, 29465

3

Domain

Core Electrical

3

Standard

29445

4

Standard

1205

3

Standard

29471

3

Standard

15845

2

Standards

29479, 29480

3

Standard

15850

3

Standard

29473

3

Standard

29445

4

Standard

15851

2

Standard

29465

3

Standard

15854

3

Standards

29479, 29480

3

Standard

15856

3

Standard

29477

3

 

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

 

All changes are in bold.

 

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

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 > Electrical Engineering > Core Electrical

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

750

Demonstrate knowledge of electrical test instruments and take measurements

2

2

B

5932

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

2

2

B

15845

15854

29479

29480

Draw and explain simple electrical diagrams

Draw and interpret electrical diagrams

Draw and explain electrical diagrams

Demonstrate knowledge of electric circuit design, control, and protection

2

3

3

3

4

3

4

6

C

C

15848

Demonstrate knowledge of safeguards for use with portable electrical appliances

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of safeguards for use with portable electrical appliances

2

3

B

15850

 

15857

 

29473

 

29445

Demonstrate knowledge of single-phase transformers

Demonstrate knowledge of three-phase transformers

Demonstrate knowledge of single-phase and three-phase transformers

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of single-phase and three-phase transformers

3

 

4

 

3

 

4

3

 

3

 

3

 

4

C

 

C

15851

 

29465

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

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

2

 

3

3

 

6

C

15852

Isolate and test low-voltage electrical subcircuits

2

2

B

15856

 

29477

Demonstrate knowledge of the New Zealand electricity supply system

Demonstrate knowledge of the New Zealand national electricity grid and associated electrical protection

3

 

3

2

 

2

C

25070

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

2

7

B

25071

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

2

3

B

25072

Demonstrate knowledge of electromagnetism theory

Apply electromagnetic theory to a range of problems

2

5

B

20961

 

29478

Demonstrate knowledge of special electrical installations

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of electrical installations in special situations

4

 

4

4

 

6

C

29469

Select and install flexible cords and cables

2

4

New

29475

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of electronics

3

8

New

29476

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of capacitance, inductance, power factor, and power factor correction

3

7

New

29483

Demonstrate knowledge of single-phase and three-phase rotating machines

3

4

New

29557

Apply fundamental techniques for identifying and locating faults in electrical fittings or systems

3

4

New

 

 

Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Electrical Installation and Maintenance

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

1204

Demonstrate knowledge of earthing

3

2

B

15855

Demonstrate knowledge of circuit protection

3

3

B

15866

Demonstrate procedures for examination and testing of electrical installations

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of procedures for examining and testing electrical installations

4

3

B

1205

 

29471

Demonstrate knowledge of electrical switchboards

Demonstrate knowledge of electric switchboards and lighting and power circuits

3

 

3

3

 

2

C

1710

29472

 

29481

Demonstrate knowledge of electric lighting

Demonstrate knowledge of electric lighting systems

Apply knowledge of lighting installation, testing, repair, and disposal

4

3

 

3

3

6

 

5

C

29468

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of safe plant isolation, re-commissioning, and associated electrical testing procedures

3

5

New

29470

Demonstrate knowledge of electric motor and generator construction and operation

3

2

New

29474

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of electrical fittings and components and their installation

3

6

New

29482

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of special power supplies

3

3

New

 

 

Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Electrical Standards and Statutes

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

29466

Demonstrate knowledge of legislation and Standards governing electrical workers

3

2

New

29467

Demonstrate knowledge of the electrical industry ethical work practices

3

2

New

29484

Demonstrate knowledge of theory and practice for electrical workers

3

1

New