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Qualification Title National Diploma in Extractive Industries (Mining Electrical Engineering Hazardous Areas) (Level 5) with an optional strand in Underground Extraction
Qualification Type National Diploma
Level 5
Credits 159
Subject Area
  • Engineering and Related Technologies » Process and Resources Engineering » Mining and Resources Engineering
  • Engineering and Technology » Extractive Industries
Strategic Purpose Statement
This qualification has been designed for registered electrictians who work in hazardous areas at a surface extraction site or an underground extraction site.

The qualification has a significant health and safety component in recognition of the hazards associated with the extractive environment and the electrician's role. Areas in which an explosive atmosphere may be present at the same time as a potential ignition source pose the risk of explosion and fire. Such areas are known as 'hazardous areas' and the special design features of electrical equipment and systems used for these areas are known as 'explosion-protection'.

The holder of this qualification is able to ensure electrical equipment and the hazardous area in which it is housed is safe. The qualification recognises skills in development of maintenance plans for electrical equipment, attending to breakdowns of electrical equipment, reporting on the integrity of equipment, and ensuring safety is maintained, in hazardous areas.

Elective 2 recognises skills and knowledge in Core Electrical, Electrical Equipment in Hazardous areas, Electrical Installation and Maintenance, and Electrical Machines at both surface and underground extraction sites. Elective 3 allows candidates to select the standard that is specific to their workplace.

The optional strand in Underground Extraction recognises additional skills and knowledge required to work safely at an underground extraction site as an electrician.

This qualification follows on from the National Certificate in Extractive Industries (Mining Electrical Engineering Non-Hazardous Areas) (Level 5) with an optional strand in Underground Extraction [Ref: 0804].
Entry Requirements Not available
Developed By Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 0805
Status Discontinued
Created 2001-01-24 00:00:00.0
Last Reviewed 2007-09-21 00:00:00.0
Next Review 2011-12-31 00:00:00.0
Discontinued 2009-12-31 00:00:00.0

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