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National Certificate inElectricity Supply (Technician) (Level 4) with strands in Control and Instrumentation, Power Technician, and HVDC Technician, and with an optional strand in Electrical Services

Level

/ 4

Credits

/ 143-145

This qualification is expiring. The last date to meet the requirements is 31 December 2010.

Purpose

This national certificate is awarded to people who have demonstrated competence in the advanced skills and knowledge required for employment in the Electricity Supply Industry as a Technician in one or more of the following strands: Control and Instrumentation, Power Technician, HVDC Technician.

The Electrical Services optional strand is for people who are required to perform electrical connections and disconnections for permanently connected existing electrical equipment.

This qualification contains unit standards that build on the knowledge and skills recognised by the National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Technician) (Level3) with strands in Control and Instrumentation, Power Technician, HVDC Technician [Ref:0922].

Special Notes

Prerequisite: The corresponding strand in the National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Technician) (Level3) with strands in Control and Instrumentation, Power Technician, and HVDC Technician [Ref:0922].

Recognition of prior learning will be carried out by accredited providers or Electricity Supply Industry Training Organisation (ESITO) registered workplace assessors.

Credit Range

Core Compulsory / Electrical Services Optional Strand

Level 2 credits

/ - / 2
Level 3 credits / 6 / 22
Level 4 credits / 75 / 20
Minimum totals / 81 / 44
Control and Instrumentation / Power Technician / HVDC Technician
C / E / C / E
Level 3 credits / 11 / 4 / 0-31 / - / 0-31
Level 4 credits / 51 / 18 / 0-40 / - / 0-40
Level 5 credits / - / - / 0-14 / 24 / 0-14
Minimum totals / 62 / 22 / 40 / 24 / 40
Qualification total with strand / 143 / 143 / 145

Requirements for Award of Qualification

Award of NQF Qualifications

Credit 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 in section 7 of the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) Rules and Procedures publications available at

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

One of the following strands is required

Control and Instrumentation Strand

Power Technician Strand

HVDC Technician Strand

The following strand is optional

Electrical Services Optional Strand

Detailed Requirements

Core Compulsory

The following standards are required

Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Core Electrical

ID / Title / Level / Credit
1206 / Demonstrate knowledge of a.c. power and power factor / 4 / 3
2017 / Describe and use complex electrical instruments / 4 / 2
2031 / Demonstrate knowledge of three phase theory / 4 / 4
5926 / Demonstrate knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLC) / 4 / 5
15853 / Demonstrate knowledge of alternating current (a.c.) theory / 4 / 7
15857 / Demonstrate knowledge of three phase transformers / 4 / 3
15862 / Demonstrate knowledge of industrial process control / 4 / 3
15864 / Demonstrate knowledge of semiconductor power devices / 4 / 4
16964 / Describe and apply direct current concepts in electrical engineering / 4 / 12
16965 / Describe and apply alternating current concepts in electrical engineering / 4 / 12

Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Electrical Installation and Maintenance

ID / Title / Level / Credit
15863 / Demonstrate knowledge of a.c. electric motor connections, starters, and speed controllers / 4 / 4

Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Electrical Machines

ID / Title / Level / Credit
15858 / Demonstrate knowledge of a.c. motors / 4 / 5
15865 / Demonstrate knowledge of direct current (d.c.) machines / 4 / 5

Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Electrotechnology

ID / Title / Level / Credit
16972 / Demonstrate electrotechnology measurement skills / 4 / 6
16975 / Describe and apply software packages in an electrotechnology context / 3 / 6

Control and Instrumentation Strand

The following standards are required

Computing and Information Technology > Computing > Computer Support

ID / Title / Level / Credit
6852 / Describe data communications / 4 / 4
6853 / Describe computer cabling / 4 / 4

Engineering and Technology > Electricity Supply > Electricity Networks

ID / Title / Level / Credit
14282 / Carry out repairs and tests on protection relays / 4 / 5

Engineering and Technology > Industrial Measurement and Control > Industrial Measurement and Control - Maintenance

ID / Title / Level / Credit
2651 / Maintain signal conditioning equipment, recorder, and alarm module / 3 / 6
2652 / Maintain smart instruments and loops used in industry / 4 / 2
2656 / Maintain electronic or microprocessor based controllers / 4 / 2
2667 / Install and maintain pneumatic or electro-pneumatic equipment / 3 / 5
9180 / Install, test, and commission industrial instrumentation / 4 / 10

Engineering and Technology > Industrial Measurement and Control > Industrial Measurement and Control - Theory

ID / Title / Level / Credit
2641 / Demonstrate an understanding of analytical measurement systems / 4 / 6
2650 / Demonstrate an understanding of smart instruments and loops used in industry / 4 / 2
2654 / Demonstrate an understanding of on/off and PID control theory and controllers / 4 / 8
2655 / Tune control loops / 4 / 6
2662 / Demonstrate an understanding of distributed control systems / 4 / 2

Power Technician Strand

Meet the requirements of all of the following sets

Compulsory

Elective

Compulsory

The following standards are required

Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Electrical Appliance Servicing

ID / Title / Level / Credit
1173 / Install and commission electrical appliances / 4 / 5

Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Electrical Installation and Maintenance

ID / Title / Level / Credit
15870 / Test an electrical installation for compliance with the regulations / 4 / 3

Engineering and Technology > Electricity Supply > Electricity Networks

ID / Title / Level / Credit
14273 / Carry out maintenance and/or commissioning tests on instrument transformers / 4 / 5
14274 / Carry out electrical tests on other high voltage bus connected equipment / 3 / 4
14283 / Carry out tests on distribution oil filled power transformers of 33kV and below 10 MVA / 4 / 5

Elective

A minimum of 40 credits

From the Elective List (defined below)

HVDC Technician Strand

Meet the requirements of all of the following sets

Compulsory

Elective

Compulsory

The following standards are required

Engineering and Technology > Electricity Supply > Electricity Networks

ID / Title / Level / Credit
14315 / Investigate and analyse common High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) power system disturbances / 5 / 8
14316 / Setup and operate power system disturbance recording facilities / 5 / 8
14318 / Service High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission control and protection system equipment / 5 / 8

Elective

A minimum of 40 credits

From the Elective List (defined below)

Electrical Services Optional Strand

The following standards are required

Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Electrical Service Technicians

ID / Title / Level / Credit
17798 / Demonstrate knowledge of legislation and standards for electrical service technicians - single phase / 3 / 2
17799 / Demonstrate knowledge of electrical safety testing for electrical service technicians - single phase / 2 / 2
17800 / Demonstrate knowledge of electrical control devices and simple electrical circuits / 3 / 3
17801 / Demonstrate knowledge of single phase motors for electrical service technicians / 4 / 3
17802 / Replace fuses and plug-in miniature circuit breakers / 3 / 1
17803 / Select and connect flexible cords in single phase plug-in and fixed wired applications / 3 / 2
17804 / Test single phase electrical appliances / 3 / 2
17805 / Disconnect and reconnect fixed wired single phase appliances / 3 / 3
17806 / Demonstrate knowledge of protection from the harmful effects of electricity / 3 / 2
17807 / Demonstrate knowledge of legislation and standards for electrical service technicians - 3-phase / 4 / 4
17808 / Isolate electrical appliances from the supply / 3 / 1
17809 / Demonstrate knowledge of single and three phase motors for electrical service technicians / 4 / 5
17810 / Connect single and three phase electrical appliances and fittings / 3 / 3
17811 / Test single and three phase electrical appliances / 3 / 3
18090 / Demonstrate knowledge of alternating current (a.c.) theory for electrical service technicians / 4 / 5
18091 / Demonstrate knowledge of three phase theory for electrical service technicians / 4 / 3

Elective List

Business > Management > First Line Management

ID / Title / Level / Credit
17497 / Lead a team or group to complete routine tasks within set timeframes / 3 / 4
17498 / Lead a team or group to complete tasks with some complexity within set timeframes / 4 / 5

Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Core Electrical

ID / Title / Level / Credit
5929 / Demonstrate knowledge of hazardous areas and their electrical requirements / 4 / 3
5930 / Demonstrate knowledge of electrical equipment for use in hazardous areas / 4 / 2

Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Electrical Appliance Servicing

ID / Title / Level / Credit
1173 / Install and commission electrical appliances / 4 / 5

Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Electrical Installation and Maintenance

ID / Title / Level / Credit
1710 / Demonstrate knowledge of electric lighting / 4 / 3
2013 / Install and commission a.c. rotating machines / 4 / 5
15866 / Demonstrate procedures for examination and testing of electrical installations / 4 / 2
15870 / Test an electrical installation for compliance with the regulations / 4 / 3
16410 / Plan, install, test, and commission small electrical installations / 4 / 5

Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Electrical Machines

ID / Title / Level / Credit
16413 / Fault-find, repair, and test electric motors / 4 / 8

Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Electrical Standards and Statutes

ID / Title / Level / Credit
1702 / Demonstrate knowledge of, and apply electrical legislation, codes of practice, and standards / 4 / 8

Engineering and Technology > Electricity Supply > Electricity Generation

ID / Title / Level / Credit
6976 / Service excitation systems for ac synchronous generators of 100kVA and above / 4 / 5
12385 / Operate hydro-electric generating plant on site / 4 / 8
12386 / Operate electricity generating electrical control systems on site / 4 / 6
12388 / Operate hydro-electric station auxiliary plant / 4 / 8

Engineering and Technology > Electricity Supply > Electricity Networks

ID / Title / Level / Credit
12295 / Apply earths to and remove earths from overhead electric line conductors / 3 / 4
12296 / Apply earths to and remove earths from electrical conductors, plant and equipment / 3 / 2
12387 / Operate electrical switchgear / 3 / 3
14268 / Conduct acceptance tests on energy meters and demand recording equipment / 3 / 4
14269 / Locate faults in distribution and transmission power cables / 4 / 5
14270 / Carry out tests on ripple injection equipment / 3 / 5
14272 / Carry out maintenance and/or acceptance tests on high voltage circuit breakers / 4 / 6
14273 / Carry out maintenance and/or commissioning tests on instrument transformers / 4 / 5
14277 / Carry out maintenance tests on high voltage rotating plant / 4 / 5
14278 / Carry out laboratory tests on electrical insulating oil / 5 / 10
14280 / Carry out acceptance and maintenance tests on single input protection relays / 4 / 4
14282 / Carry out repairs and tests on protection relays / 4 / 5
14284 / Carry out soil resistivity tests for high voltage earth system / 3 / 5
14293 / Carry out inspection and servicing tests on control instrumentation and indication hardwired system / 5 / 4
14326 / Carry out scheduled and unscheduled servicing on HVDC mercury arc valves (MAV) / 4 / 6
14329 / Carry out routine inspection and servicing on distribution power transformers 33kV to 11kV / 4 / 8
14332 / Carry out routine inspection and service on oil filled distribution power transformers 11kV to 400V / 4 / 8
14333 / Carry out routine inspection and servicing on transmission power transformers above 33kV / 4 / 8
14336 / Carry out routine inspection and servicing on distribution instrument transformers below 33kV / 4 / 7
14337 / Carry out routine inspection and servicing on high voltage minimum oil circuit breakers / 4 / 6
14338 / Carry out routine inspection and servicing on high voltage bulk oil circuit breakers / 4 / 6
14340 / Carry out routine inspection and servicing on high voltage air blast circuit breakers / 4 / 4
14341 / Carry out routine inspection and service on high voltage indoor metal clad circuit breakers and bus / 4 / 4
14342 / Carry out routine inspection and minor servicing on high voltage SF6 outdoor circuit breakers / 4 / 5
14343 / Carry out routine inspection and servicing on high voltage gas insulated switchgear / 4 / 5
17027 / Demonstrate the requirements for holding access permits on high voltage electrical lines / 3 / 2
17028 / Demonstrate the requirements for holding permits on high voltage electrical equipment / 3 / 2

Engineering and Technology > Electronics Technology > Computer Engineering

ID / Title / Level / Credit
16987 / Demonstrate advanced software programming techniques in an engineering context / 4 / 6

Engineering and Technology > Electronics Technology > Core Electronics

ID / Title / Level / Credit
16966 / Describe and apply digital electronic concepts / 4 / 12
16967 / Describe and apply analogue electronic concepts / 4 / 12
16993 / Demonstrate electronic printed circuit board layout skills / 4 / 6

Engineering and Technology > Electronics Technology > Electronic Office Automation

ID / Title / Level / Credit
6059 / Service and repair telephones and telephone answering equipment / 4 / 5
6065 / Repair and maintain uninterruptable power supplies / 4 / 6

Humanities > Communication Skills > Interpersonal Communications

ID / Title / Level / Credit
11101 / Participate in groups and/or teams to recommend solutions to problems / 4 / 3

Transition Arrangements

Version 2

Version 2 was issued to indicate that this qualification is expiring.

For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.

NQF Registration Information

Process

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Version

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Date

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Last Date for Assessment

Registration / 1 / January 2002 / December 2010
Review / 2 / November 2008 / December 2010

Standard Setting Body

Electricity Supply Industry Training Organisation

PO Box 1245

HAMILTON

Telephone07 834 3038

Other standard setting bodies whose standards are included in the qualification

ElectroTechnology Industry Training Organisation

NZQA

Certification

This certificate will display the logos of NZQA, the Electricity Supply Industry Training Organisation and the accredited organisation.

Classification

This qualification is classified according to the NQF classification system and the NewZealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED) system as specified below.

NQF Classification / NZSCED
Code / Description / Code / Description
318 / Engineering and Technology > Electricity Supply / 031311 / Engineering and Related Technologies > Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology > Power Line Installation and Maintenance

Quality Management Systems

Providers and Industry Training Organisations must be accredited 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.

Prerequisite Diagram

Prerequisite Diagram – Elective

Electricity Supply Industry Training Organisation
SSB Code 101813 / New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018