Qualification Overview
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Qualification Title | Fault Finding for Clinical Engineering Technicians (Micro-credential) | |
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Qualification Type | Micro-credential | |
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Level | 6 | |
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Credits | 15 | |
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Strategic Purpose Statement |
The purpose of this micro-credentia is to apply basic principles of medical equipment testing according to the manufacturers' procedures and specifications and New Zealand health and safety standards.
The aim of the micro-credential is to ensure that clinical engineering technicians have the knowledge and skills to work safely in settings where medical equipment and devices are tested prior and after use in operation theatres, hospital wards, and clinical settings such as Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand and other health organisations. The target market for this micro-credential is those working with clinical equipment in a hospital setting, in manufacturing or in supply chain management within Aotearoa New Zealand who want to expand their knowledge and skills to become clinical engineering technicians. In addition, this micro-credential can be completed by learners who have completed the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering [Electronics] who have decided to expand their knowledge into the field of clinical engineering. |
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Graduate profile |
Graduates of this micro-credential will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of and apply safe use of electrical, test equipment and general hand equipment - Identify and demonstrate knowledge and application of a range of medical instrumentation - Explain the fundamental principles of Quality Assurance & Clinical/medical equipment Standards - Describe operation and application of diagnostic processes to faults in clinical/medical electronic equipment - Describe the fundamental principles of infection control, prevention and containment and apply knowledge of precautions when handling equipment. |
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Education pathways |
On completion of this micro-credential and three other micro-credentials (MCDE5421, MCDE5422 and MCDE6424), as well as successful completion of the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (NZDE), learners may be able to study towards a technologist degree such as a Bachelor of Engineering Technology, or a professional engineering qualification such as a Bachelor of Engineering.
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Entry Requirements |
Academic Entry requirements:
NCEA Level 2*, and - A minimum total of 48 credits at level 2 in four subjects including at least 12 credits in mathematics (preferably achievement standards in algebra, calculus or trigonometry), or - equivalent qualifications (e.g., International Baccalaureate or Cambridge), or - equivalent credits from appropriate trades training and/or demonstrated skills and experience. *Including a minimum of 10 literacy credits at level 1 or higher (for those who achieved NCEA Level 2 before 2013). English Language Entry Requirements: In addition to meeting the minimum entry criteria, those applicants for whom English is a second language must meet the IELTS overall language requirement: - Overall Band Score (Academic) of 6.0 IELTS, with no individual score less than 5.5, or equivalent. There are no mandatory prerequisites for entry into this qualification. |
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Education Organisation | New Zealand School of Education Limited | |
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Developed By | New Zealand School of Education Limited | |
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Quality Assured By | New Zealand Qualifications Authority | |
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Number | 5273 | |
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Status | Current | |
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Created | 2025-06-03 08:39:30.4 | |
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Next Review | 2028-06-03 00:00:00.0 | |
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Content |
- Test, fault-find, repair and re-test on: VITAL SIGNS Monitor, Infusion Pumps
- ECG Machine - Patient Warming - CPAP /basic ventilator - Temperature equipment (vital signs, monitoring) - Blood pressure monitor - Cardiac monitors - Parameters of the medical device being tested - Use of test equipment to verify measured signals according to OEM specification - Performance Verification testing to appropriate NZS3551and OEM instructions - Record task and actions performed including results during the performance verification process (QA) - Apply appropriate fault-finding methodology and engineering practice to identify and correct/eliminate fault conditions (accessories, subassembly, instrumentation) - Make use of test equipment using a logical process of elimination of equipment fault - Identify potential hazards e.g. infection control/ contamination, mechanical or shock/electrical that needs to be considered when working on medical equipment - Health and Safety hazards within the context of the practical project - Appropriate use of PPE gear |
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