Qualification Overview
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Qualification Title | National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Line Mechanic Transmission) (Level 4) with optional strands in Optional Work Skills (E1 (O)), and Optional De-energised Work Skills (E3) | |
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Qualification Type | National Certificate | |
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Level | 4 | |
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Credits | 83 | |
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Strategic Purpose Statement |
This national certificate is awarded to people who have demonstrated competence in the skills and knowledge required for employment as a Line Mechanic in the transmission sector of the electricity supply industry.
The compulsory section of this qualification meets the requirements for registration with the Electrical Workers Registration Board as a Line Mechanic with transmission limitation. The optional strands are mapped against the Transpower TP.SS 06.20 E1 (O) Optional and E3 Optional modules, and introduce more specialist transmission line work skills. Holders of this qualification will be able to: . Replace tower steel components . Rig electrical network structures . Apply earths to and remove earths from overhead electric line conductors . Restore electricity network lines using emergency structures . Install and replace electricity network pole structures . Joint electricity network overhead conductors . Install and replace insulators and fittings. Those taking the Optional Work Skills (E1 (O)) optional strand will be able to perform (or, if specified, demonstrate knowledge of), one or more of the following: . Operate power-operated elevating work platforms (EWP) . Carry out soil resistivity tests for high voltage earth system . Use a vehicle-mounted winch in heavy haulage operations . Demonstrate knowledge of off-road motorcycle performance, design, and handling characteristics. Those taking the Optional De-energised Work Skills (E3) optional strand will be able to perform (or, if specified, demonstrate knowledge of), one or more of the following: . Work with helicopters . Use and maintain test instruments used within the high voltage electrical industry . Reconduct and install electricity network overhead conductors over 50kV . Use a conductor trolley on de-energised transmission line conductors . Plan and manage helicopter overhead lines operations . Demonstrate knowledge of, and carry out, implosive jointing of electricity network overhead conductors . Erect electricity transmission towers. The qualification forms a part of the pathway for trainees who are seeking to become live line mechanics in the transmission sector of the electricity supply industry. It is the entry point for live transmission work as defined in NZECP 46:2003 and is the prerequisite for those people wishing to progress into the National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Line Mechanic Transmission Live Work) (Level 5) [Ref: 1120]. This qualification contains standards that build on the knowledge and skills recognised by the National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Level 2) with optional strands in Electrical, Electrical Fitter, and Line Mechanic [Ref: 1293]. This qualification has been mapped against, and meets the requirements of Transpower specifications for the E1 and E2 modules as published in TP.SS 06.20. Additional optional strands cover all the specifications detailed in the TP.SS 06.20 E1 (O) and E3 modules. |
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Entry Requirements | Not available | |
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Developed By | Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology | |
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Quality Assured By | New Zealand Qualifications Authority | |
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Number | 1389 | |
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Status | Discontinued | |
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Created | 2008-06-20 00:00:00.0 | |
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Last Reviewed | 2015-06-18 00:00:00.0 | |
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Last Date For Entry | 2016-12-31 00:00:00.0 | |
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Discontinued | 2018-12-31 00:00:00.0 | |
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