Field Engineering and Technology
Rollover and Revision of Electrical Engineering unit standards
Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
Electrical Engineering |
Core Electrical |
15844, 15862, 29441 |
Electrical Appliance Servicing |
29421, 29427 |
|
Electrical Installation and Maintenance |
2016, 2020, 2021, 2030, 5931, 10787, 15869, 15870, 16415, 29419, 29422-29424, 29426, 29428, 29430-29436, 29438, 29439, 29446 |
|
Electrical Machines |
29420, 29443 |
|
Electric Switchboards |
29440 |
|
Electrotechnology |
29437 |
Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council has completed the rollover and revision of the unit standards listed above.
Summary
In 2021, the unit standards listed above were replaced by a new suite of unit standards. The last date of assessment for expiring unit standards was set at 31 December 2025.
In response to provider feedback, Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council has extended the last date of assessment for the expiring unit standards from 31 December 2025 to 31 December 2027 to align with the expiry date of the replaced qualification, the New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Theory and Practice) (Level 4) [Ref: 2388].
Main changes
· All versions with the last date of assessment have been extended from 31 December 2025 to 31 December 2027.
Category D unit standards will expire at the end of December 2027.
Detailed list of unit standards – classification, title, level, and credits
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 |
15844 |
Select and install flexible cords |
3 |
2 |
D |
15862 |
Demonstrate knowledge of industrial process control |
4 |
2 |
D |
29441 |
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of cable coding, colours, characters, applications, and capacity |
4 |
2 |
D |
Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Electrical Appliance Servicing
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
29421 |
Inspect, test, fault-find, and repair fixed-wired electrical appliances and portable appliances |
3 |
3 |
D |
29427 |
Install, test, and commission electrical appliances |
4 |
2 |
D |
Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Electrical Installation and Maintenance
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
2016 |
Install earthing systems for multiple earthed neutral installations |
3 |
3 |
D |
2020 |
Plan and install cable support systems |
3 |
3 |
D |
2021 |
Plan, install, and commission a power supply on a construction or demolition site |
4 |
2 |
D |
2030 |
Schedule and manage preventative maintenance for industrial electrical equipment |
5 |
6 |
D |
5931 |
Select and install domestic or commercial electric switchboards |
4 |
3 |
D |
10787 |
Install and test transducers |
4 |
2 |
D |
15869 |
Install electrical equipment in damp situations |
4 |
3 |
D |
15870 |
Inspect and test an electrical installation for compliance with AS/NZS 3000 |
4 |
5 |
D |
16415 |
Install and commission extra-low voltage equipment |
4 |
3 |
D |
29419 |
Prepare for, install, test, and commission new electrical installations |
4 |
10 |
D |
29422 |
Install, wire, test and fault-find, and repair power outlets and electric lighting systems in existing installations |
4 |
7 |
D |
29423 |
Carry out planned maintenance of electrical equipment |
4 |
3 |
D |
29424 |
Install, commission, and maintain emergency lighting systems |
4 |
2 |
D |
29426 |
Follow a control drawing and install, wire, and commission a control panel |
4 |
3 |
D |
29428 |
Install, test, and commission a.c. rotating machines |
4 |
2 |
D |
29430 |
Select and install industrial electric switchboards |
4 |
3 |
D |
29431 |
Select and install electric motor starters |
4 |
2 |
D |
29432 |
Select, install, and commission a variable frequency drive |
4 |
2 |
D |
29433 |
Install, wire to, and connect a machine safety device |
4 |
2 |
D |
29434 |
Install and programme a PLC |
4 |
2 |
D |
29435 |
Install computer networking infrastructure systems |
4 |
4 |
D |
29436 |
Wire and connect control devices used in the electrical environment |
4 |
4 |
D |
29438 |
Install, commission, and maintain a power quality protection system |
4 |
4 |
D |
29439 |
Schedule and manage preventative maintenance for domestic or commercial electrical equipment |
4 |
5 |
D |
29446 |
Demonstrate knowledge of computer networking infrastructure principles |
4 |
2 |
D |
Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Electrical Machines
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
29420 |
Fault-find, test, and commission electric motors |
4 |
4 |
D |
29443 |
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of a.c. motors |
4 |
4 |
D |
Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Electric Switchboards
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
29440 |
Demonstrate knowledge of electric switchboards |
4 |
3 |
D |
Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Electrotechnology
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
29437 |
Analyse building and plant energy efficiency |
4 |
3 |
D |