Field          Engineering and Technology

 

Review of Electricity Supply unit standards

 

Subfield

Domain

ID

Electricity Supply

Electricity Supply - Core Skills

16283,19323, 20090, 20094, 20095, 20421, 28572

Electricity Supply - Distribution Networks

25074

Electricity Supply - Power System Maintenance

27655

Electricity Supply - Power System Management

16276, 16280, 16285, 18279, 19477, 24692, 24693

Electricity Supply - Thermal Operations and Control

17413

 

Infrastructure ITO (Connexis) has reviewed the unit standards listed above.

 

Date new versions published                                                          March 2017

 

Planned review date                                                                           December 2021

 

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 in 2011.  The unit standards have been reviewed, and 15 new standards developed to meet the needs for the electricity supply sector’s proposed new qualifications.

 

Between late 2014 and 2016 a series of industry working meetings and discussions including email collaborations took place with stakeholders for this qualification.

 

Main changes

 

·         Purpose statements, explanatory notes, outcomes, evidence requirements, and range statements were updated to ensure they are fit for purpose and to provide clarity for users.

·         15 new unit standards were developed.

·         Three unit standards have been set to expire and will be replaced.

·         A last date for assessment of the superseded version of these standards was specified.  Results will not be accepted where the assessment date is after the last date for assessment of the superseded version of the standard.

 

Category C unit standards will expire at the end of December 2020

 

The last date for assessment of superseded versions of Category B unit standards is December 2019

 

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 > Electricity Supply > Electricity Supply - Core Skills

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

16283

Remove electricity supply field network equipment from service for access to work

4

8

B

19323

Demonstrate knowledge of single and three phase transformers used in the electricity supply industry

3

4

B

20090

Carry out switching operations on metal clad switchgear

4

3

B

20094

Receive and return transfer of control in the electricity supply industry

4

4

B

20095

Respond to substation secondary systems alarms and indications in the electricity supply industry

4

4

B

20421

Demonstrate knowledge of earthing in the electricity supply industry

3

5

B

28572

 

30101

Demonstrate knowledge of electricity generation in New Zealand

Demonstrate knowledge of the electricity generation sector in New Zealand

3

 

3

6

 

5

C

30102

Operate electricity generation auxiliary plant and equipment

4

10

New

30103

Apply and remove portable earths in an electricity supply system

4

7

New

30104

Operate electrical switchgear in the electricity generation industry

4

10

New

30105

Isolate and reinstate a section of an electricity generation plant

4

10

New

30107

Handover operational plant

4

4

New

30108

Plan and compile an operating sequence in the electricity supply industry

4

6

New

30110

Action and report on an operating sequence in the electricity supply industry

4

6

New

30112

Demonstrate knowledge of electrical legislation and installation testing as an endorsed line mechanic

4

10

New

30113

Demonstrate knowledge of three-phase theory in the electricity supply industry

4

5

New

 

Engineering and Technology > Electricity Supply

ID

Classification

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

17413

 

 

 

30106

Electricity Supply - Thermal Operations and Control

 

Electricity Supply - Core Skills

Operate and monitor generator and associated systems in a thermal electricity generation station

Operate and monitor an electricity generator and associated systems

4

 

 

 

4

15

 

 

 

10

C

 

Engineering and Technology > Electricity Supply > Electricity Supply - Distribution Networks

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

25074

 

Locate and repair or replace faulty components or repair faults in a distribution network

4

8

C

30111

Locate faults, repair or replace faulty components in a distribution network to a consumer installation

4

20

 

 

Engineering and Technology > Electricity Supply > Electricity Supply - Power System Maintenance

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

27655

Demonstrate familiarity with common faults, relay systems, and components of diagrams in power system protection systems

3

4

B

 

Engineering and Technology > Electricity Supply > Electricity Supply - Power System Management

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

16276

Respond to electricity supply external system operations communications

4

5

B

16280

Compile and action switching plans to maintain electricity supply power network security

4

9

B

16285

Plan for scheduled work on electricity supply power system equipment

4

10

B

18279

Manage water resources for on site hydro-electricity generation

4

8

B

19477

Demonstrate knowledge of the national electricity grid

4

5

B

24692

Demonstrate knowledge of water turbine governors for hydro-electric power plant

4

10

B

24693

Demonstrate knowledge of water turbines for hydro-electric power plant

4

12

B

30109

Demonstrate knowledge of turbine governors used in electricity power plant

4

10

New

30114

Remove electricity transmission equipment from service for access to work

4

8

New

30115

Describe and apply the issuer’s responsibilities for the management of access and test permits and assurances

4

10

New