Field Engineering and Technology
Review of Electronic Security unit standards
|
Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
|
Electronic Engineering |
Electronic Security |
5881, 5890, 5891-5893, 26841, 30652, 30653, 31593-31603 |
The Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published September 2024
Planned review date December 2026
Summary
The review was initiated through their planned review date and the review of the New Zealand Certificate in Electronic Security (Level 4) with optional strands in Electrical Appliance Serviceperson (Endorsed), and Electrical Installer [Ref: 3818].
The review was announced on the Waihanga Ara Rau website and through industry newsletters. Online meetings were held with representatives from the Electronic Security industry in June 2024. The unit standards were reviewed to ensure that they are fit for purpose and relevant to the Electronic Security industries.
Main changes
· Fifteen unit standards were rolled over with a new review date of December 2026.
· Unit standards 5881, 5891, 5892 and 26841 guidance information and range statements were updated to meet current industry standards and requirements and a planned review date of December 2029.
· Unit standard 5881 title was changed from Demonstrate knowledge of electronic security devices to Explain the purpose and application of electronic security devices.
Detailed list of unit standards – classification, title, level, and credits
All changes are in bold.
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Key to review category |
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A |
Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
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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 |
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C |
Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID |
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D |
Standard will expire and not be replaced |
Engineering and Technology> Electronic Engineering > Electronic Security
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
5881 |
Demonstrate knowledge of electronic security devices Explain the purpose and application of electronic security devices |
3 |
5 |
B |
|
5890 |
Install electronic security intruder alarm and control systems |
3 |
8 |
A |
|
5891 |
Install electronic security access control systems |
3 |
7 |
B |
|
5892 |
Install electronic security surveillance systems |
3 |
7 |
B |
|
5893 |
Install electronic security cable support systems and cables |
3 |
10 |
A |
|
26841 |
Demonstrate knowledge of electronic security systems and equipment |
3 |
10 |
B |
|
30652 |
Demonstrate knowledge of legislation, codes of practice, and Standards as applied to electronic security |
3 |
5 |
A |
|
30653 |
Install electronic security intercom equipment and systems |
3 |
7 |
A |
|
31593 |
Develop own professional and technical knowledge and identify emerging or converging electronic security technologies |
4 |
5 |
A |
|
31594 |
Diagnose and repair faulty electronic security systems |
4 |
20 |
A |
|
31595 |
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of data networking to support electronic security systems and services |
4 |
10 |
A |
|
31596 |
Develop solutions for electronic security intruder alarm systems |
4 |
10 |
A |
|
31597 |
Develop data networking solutions to support electronic security systems |
4 |
10 |
A |
|
31598 |
Demonstrate knowledge of electronic security system design |
4 |
10 |
A |
|
31599 |
Develop solutions for electronic security access control systems |
4 |
10 |
A |
|
31600 |
Develop solutions for electronic security surveillance systems |
4 |
10 |
A |
|
31601 |
Develop solutions for electronic security intercom systems |
4 |
10 |
A |
|
31602 |
Demonstrate knowledge of electronic security fault location and diagnostics |
4 |
5 |
A |
|
31603 |
Read, interpret, and update drawings and plans used in electronic security system installations |
4 |
3 |
A |