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 |