Field: Electrical Engineering

Change report for the review of Electrical Engineering New Zealand Qualifications

Reviewed qualifications

Ref

Version

Qualification title

Level

Credits

2384

1

New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Level 5)

5

90

2387

1

New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory (Level 3)

3

120

 

Review information

Qualification Developer

The Skills Organisation

Reason for the review

5-yearly scheduled review

Review date

September 2020

Outcome date

November 2020

Next review date

November 2025

 

Summary of review and consultation process

The review of these qualifications was conducted as part of the scheduled 5-yearly review of qualifications.

Consultation for the review was undertaken and included industry focus group meetings; formation of Electrical Consultation Group that met once a month; broad consultation with industry and regulators; wider consultation emails and surveys with key stakeholders, and separate meetings and consultation with relevant training providers.

The review resulted in the listing of a new Level 3 qualification that is fit for purpose for the next five years. This new qualification meets industry requirements and was endorsed by training providers.

The Level 5 qualification [Ref: 2384] was not being used and was set to expire. Subsequent exploration of shorter, fit for purpose training that will allow the industry to upskill and specialise will be undertaken.

 

Main changes resulting from the review

·         The New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Level 5) [Ref: 2384] was designated expiring without replacement.

·         The New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory (Level 3) [Ref: 2387] was replaced by a new qualification, the New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Pre-Trade (Level 3) [Ref: 4316]. The new qualification focuses on the basic knowledge and practical skills expected of an entry-level tradesman to work safely in the industry and has a distinct title to better align to its content and intent.

 

Review outcome

Ref

Version

Reviewed qualification

Outcome category

New qualification details/version

2384

1

New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Level 5)

D-Qualification will expire with no replacement

N/A

2387

1

New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory (Level 3)

C-New replacement qualification

New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Pre-Trade (Level 3) [Ref: 4316]

 

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 by industry

The qualification will expire with no replacement.

D

 

Transition information

Ref

Version

Qualification title

Last date of entry*

Last date of assessment

2384

1

New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Level 5)

31/12/2021

31/12/2023

2387

1

New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory (Level 3)

31/12/2021

31/12/2022

*only required for outcome category C or D

Any additional information

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