Qualification Overview
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Qualification Title | New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply (Cable Jointing High Voltage) (Level 4) with optional strand in 33kV | |||
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Qualification Type | Certificate | |||
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Level | 4 | |||
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Credits | 150 - 185 | |||
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Strategic Purpose Statement |
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the electricity supply industry with people who have sufficient knowledge, practical skills and experience to undertake cable jointing on cables up to 22kV.
Graduates will be able to work to industry standards, taking responsibility for their own work, and be capable of working independently, whilst ensuring safety. Graduates of this qualification will be able to apply to the Electrical Workers' Registration Board for registration as a cable jointer. The qualification includes an optional strand for people who carry out cable jointing on power cables up to and including 33kV. |
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Graduate profile |
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of electrical theory to the construction and preparation of cables. - Apply codes, legislation and industry standards and procedures when performing the duties of a cable jointer undertaking work on power cables up to 22kV. - Apply measures to protect personnel, underground services, and electricity supply networks. - Undertake testing and commissioning procedures that facilitate the process of cable jointing work on power cables up to 22kV. - Apply codes, legislation and industry standards to the jointing and termination of live low voltage power cables. Graduates of the 33kV strand will also be able to: - Apply industry standards and procedures when performing the duties of a cable jointer undertaking work on power cables up to 33kV. |
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Education pathways |
This qualification builds on the New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply (Introductory) (Level 2) with strands in Electrical Works, Telecommunications, and Wind Farm [Ref: 2136].
This qualification may lead to the following qualifications: - New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply (Line Mechanic Distribution) (Level 4) with an optional strand in Live Low Voltage Lines [Ref: 2197]. - New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply (Fault Response and Switching) (Level 4) with strands in Fault Response, and Network Switching [Ref: 3586]. - New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply (Power Technician) (Level 5) with optional strands in Communications Systems, Generation, Metering, and Transmission and Distribution [Ref: 3535]. |
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Employment pathways |
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Entry Requirements |
Candidates for this qualification require an Electrical Workers' Registration Board (EWRB) Trainee Limited Certificate when commencing programmes, for their training, assessment and experience to be accepted by the EWRB for registration as a cable jointer.
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Education Organisation | 2 Organisations can assist in gaining this qualification | |||
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Developed By | Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council | |||
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Quality Assured By | New Zealand Qualifications Authority | |||
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Number | 2227 | |||
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Status | Current | |||
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Created | 2014-12-10 15:46:48.0 | |||
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Last Reviewed | 2017-08-04 14:45:46.0 | |||
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Next Review | 2025-07-31 00:00:00.0 | |||
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Content | View full qualification details | |||
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