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 |
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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 |
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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 |