FIELD Engineering and Technology

Change report for the review of Electrical Engineering New Zealand Qualification

 

This change report was republished in June 2021 to extend the last dates for entry into, and assessment of, The New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory and Practice (Trade) (Level 4) [Ref: 2388].

The last date for entry was extended from 31 December 2022 to 31 December 2024.

The last date of assessment was extended from 31 December 2025 to 31 December 2027.

 

Reviewed qualification

Ref

Qualification title

Level

Credits

2388

New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory and Practice (Trade) (Level 4)

4

250

 

Review information

Review completed by

The Skills Organisation (Qualification Developer)

Reason for the review

Scheduled 5 year review

Date replacement qualifications listed

April 2020

Next qualification review date

April 2025

 

Summary of review and consultation process

The scheduled review of this electrical engineering qualification commenced in 2019.  The review included broad consultation with industry, regulators, and tertiary education organisations to ensure that current and future needs of the electrical industry were met.

Consultation for the review included industry focus group meetings; formation of Electrical Consultation Group that met once a month; and wider consultation emails and surveys with key stakeholders.

Despite there being no graduates, the industry recommended listing a new Level 4 qualification as fit for purpose for the next five years.

 

Main changes resulting from the review

·         The New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory and Practice (Trade) (Level 4) [Ref: 2388] was replaced by a new qualification.

·         The New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Trade (Level 4) with strands in General Electrical and Electricity Supply [Ref: 4204] was listed.

·         The new qualification includes two strands to recognise differences between Electricians and Electricity Supply Electricians.

Review outcome

Ref

Qualification title

Outcome category

Replacement qualification

2388

New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory and Practice (Trade) (Level 4)

C

New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Trade (Level 4) with strands in General Electrical, and Electricity Supply [Ref: 4204]

 

Qualification Review outcome categories

Outcome

Result

Category

No changes are identified to the qualification

Qualification version number and NZQF ID remain the same.

New review date is required.

A

Minor changes are identified to the qualification

New version of qualification is required (NZQF ID remains the same).

New review date is required.

B

Significant changes are required to the qualification

New replacement qualification is required with a new NZQF ID.

The existing qualification will expire.

C

The qualification is no longer required be industry

The qualification will expire with no replacement. 

D

 

Transition Information

Ref

Qualification title

Last date of entry

Last date of assessment

2388

New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory and Practice (Trade) (Level 4)

31 December 2024

31 December 2027

 

It is not intended that any existing candidate be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements; however, anyone who feels they have been disadvantaged can appeal to:

 

The Skills Organisation

FREEPOST 5164

PO Box 24469

Royal Oak

Auckland 1345

Telephone          0508 754 557

Email                     reviewcomments@skills.org.nz.