National Certificate in Telecommunications (Planning and Design) (Level 4) with strands in Computer, Electronics, Mechanical, and Radio
Level
/ 4Credits
/ 81This qualification is expiring. The last date to meet the requirements is 31 December 2012.
Purpose
This qualification recognises advanced planning and design skills in telecommunications. The emphasis is on advanced practical and technical expertise in the fields of computer, electronics, mechanical and/or radio skills associated with the planning and design of telecommunications networks.
Holders of the qualification are able to:
- Identify customer requirements.
- Anticipate technology upgrades, and project capability demands on networks.
- Prepare business cases.
- Identify all specific requirements, and present the plan to gain approval.
- Negotiate with other stockholders to engender support.
- Evaluate the approved resources.
Special Notes
Assessment of recognition for current competency may be conducted by an assessor appointed by the ElectroTechnology Industry Training Organisation or an accredited provider. Application for recognition of current competency supported by appropriate documentation may be directed to the ElectroTechnology Industry Training Organisation.
CreditRange
Core Compulsory
/Core Elective
Level 2 credits / 12 / -Level 3 credits / 13 / 0-11
Level 4 credits / 8 / 0-8
Level 5 credits / - / 0-16
Level 6 credits / 20 / 0-8
Level 7 credits / 6 / -
Minimum totals / 59 / 16
Computer Strand / Electronics
Strand / Mechanical
Strand / Radio
Strand
Level 4 credits / 6 / 6 / 6 / 6
Requirements for Award of Qualification
Award of NZQF National QualificationsCredit gained for a standard may be used only once to meet the requirements of this qualification.
Unit standards and achievement standards that are equivalent in outcome are mutually exclusive for the purpose of award. The table of mutually exclusive standards is provided on the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) website:
Reviewed standards that continue to recognise the same overall outcome are registered as new versions and retain their identification number (ID). Any version of a standard with the same ID may be used to meet qualification requirements that list the ID and/or that specify the past or current classification of the standard.
Summary of Requirements
Core Compulsory standards
Core Elective – A minimum of 16 credits as specified
One of the following strands is required
Computer Strand
Electronics Strand
Mechanical Strand
Radio Strand
Detailed Requirements
Core Compulsory
The following standards are required
Business > Business Administration > Business Information Processing
ID / Title / Level / Credit103 / Use data entry skills to input computer data / 2 / 3
Computing and Information Technology > Computing > Generic Computing
ID / Title / Level / Credit2780 / Demonstrate and apply knowledge of a personal computer system / 2 / 9
2785 / Create a computer spreadsheet to provide a solution for organisation use / 3 / 5
Engineering and Technology > Telecommunications > Telecommunications - Management and Operational Support
ID / Title / Level / Credit4956 / Obtain financial, physical, and human resources for telecommunications projects, and programmes / 6 / 6
4967 / Share information to solve problems and make decisions for telecommunications operations / 4 / 4
4968 / Establish and maintain effective working relationships for telecommunications operations / 3 / 4
4970 / Maintain and enhance professional and technical knowledge in the telecommunications industry / 4 / 4
4981 / Assist telecommunications organisations to improve their overall efficiency and effectiveness / 3 / 4
4992 / Review effectiveness of and make changes to operational strategies in telecommunications operations / 6 / 4
Engineering and Technology > Telecommunications > Telecommunications - Service Delivery
ID / Title / Level / Credit4938 / Identify and forecast future capability requirements and demands on telecommunication networks / 7 / 6
4939 / Define and specify planned change to telecommunications network, system, or application / 6 / 10
Core Elective
A minimum of 16 credits
Of which a minimum of 8 credits at Level 4 or above
Computing and Information Technology > Computing > Generic Computing
ID / Title / Level / Credit2789 / Produce desktop published documents for organisation use / 3 / 5
Engineering and Technology > Telecommunications > Telecommunications - Management and Operational Support
ID / Title / Level / Credit4950 / Manage and control telecommunications departmental budgets / 6 / 4
4966 / Seek, evaluate, and organise telecommunications information for action / 3 / 6
4989 / Develop and review strategic objectives and business goals for telecommunications operations / 6 / 4
Engineering and Technology > Telecommunications > Telecommunications - Organisational Operation and Control
ID / Title / Level / Credit4897 / Plan and allocate work to individuals and teams in telecommunications operations / 4 / 4
4898 / Develop teams and individual team members to enhance performance in telecommunications operations / 5 / 4
4899 / Assess an individual's performance and competence and give feedback in telecommunications operations / 5 / 6
4993 / Plan, manage, and review small to medium sized telecommunications projects / 5 / 6
4994 / Plan and lead meetings to solve problems and make decisions for telecommunications operations / 4 / 4
Computer Strand
The following standard is required
Engineering and Technology > Telecommunications > Telecommunications - Organisational Operation and Control
ID / Title / Level / Credit4902 / Provide technical computer telecommunications product and service assistance / 4 / 6
Electronics Strand
The following standard is required
Engineering and Technology > Telecommunications > Telecommunications - Organisational Operation and Control
ID / Title / Level / Credit4901 / Provide technical electronic telecommunications product and service assistance / 4 / 6
Mechanical Strand
The following standard is required
Engineering and Technology > Telecommunications > Telecommunications - Service Delivery
ID / Title / Level / Credit4946 / Implement repair procedures to mechanical telecommunications products and services / 4 / 6
Radio Strand
The following standard is required
Engineering and Technology > Telecommunications > Telecommunications - Organisational Operation and Control
ID / Title / Level / Credit4980 / Provide technical radio telecommunications product and service assistance / 4 / 6
Transition Arrangements
Version 4
Version 4 was issued to indicate that this qualification is expiring.
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
Previous versions of the qualification
Version 3 was issued following a revision as the qualification had not been used sufficiently to inform a review. Standard titles and levels, and qualification format were updated.
Changes to structure and content
- The credit value of standard 2780 was increased to 9.
- The credit value of standard 4993 was increased to 6.
- Standard 4903 was replaced by substitute 4946 in the Mechanical Strand.
- The credit value of the qualification was changed from 78 to 81.
- The level of the qualification was added to the title.
This qualification contains standards that replace earlier standards. For the purposes of this qualification, people who have gained credit for the expiring standards are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the replacement standards – see table below.
Credit for / Exempt from4903 / 4946
People currently enrolled in programmes leading to the award of an earlier version of this qualification may either complete that version or transfer to this version.
It is notintended that anyone be disadvantaged by this revision. However, anyone who feels they have been disadvantaged may appeal to ElectroTechnology Industry Training Organisation (see details below).
Version 2 was issued to take account of changes to fields, subfields, domains, titles, level and credits of reviewed standards.
NZQF National Qualification Registration Information
Process / Version / Date / Last Date for AssessmentRegistration / 1 / May 1996 /
December 2009
Revision / 2 / September 1998 /December 2009
Revision / 3 / May 2008 /December 2012
Review / 4 / February 2011 / December 2012Standard Setting Body
ElectroTechnology Industry Training Organisation
FREEPOST 5164
PO Box 24469
Royal Oak
Auckland 1345
Telephone09 525 2590
Other standard setting bodies whose standards are included in the qualification
NZQA
Certification
This certificate will display the logos of NZQA, the ElectroTechnology Industry Training Organisation and the organisation that has been granted consent to assess against standards that meet the requirements of the qualification (accredited).
Classification
This qualification is classified according to the classification system listed on the Directory of Assessment Standards (DAS) and the New Zealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED) system as specified below.
DAS Classification / NZSCEDCode / Description / Code / Description
215 / Engineering and Technology > Telecommunications / 031307 / Engineering and Related Technologies > Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology > Communications Technologies
Quality Management Systems
Providers and Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess by a recognised Quality Assurance Body before they can register credits from assessment against standards. Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards. Accreditation requirements and the moderation system are outlined in the associated Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) for each standard.
ElectroTechnology Industry Training Organisation
SSB Code 100401 / New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018