National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Technician) (Level3) with strands in Control and Instrumentation, Power Technician, and HVDC Technician
Level
/ 3Credits
/ 140-190This 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 intermediate 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.
This qualification contains unit standards that build on the knowledge and skills recognised by the National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Electrical) (Level2) with optional strands in Electrical Fitter, and Technician [Ref:0887], and will allow candidates to progress to the National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Technician) (Level4) with strands in Control and Instrumentation, Power Technician, and HVDC Technician; and an optional strand in Electrical Services [Ref:0917].
Special Notes
Prerequisite: Technician strand of the National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Electrical) (Level2) with optional strands in Electrical Fitter, and Technician [Ref:0887].
Note: People will need to ensure they do not select unit standards in the elective section that are required as compulsory in their chosen strand.
Recognition of prior learning will be carried out by accredited providers or Electricity Supply Industry Training Organisation (ESITO) registered workplace assessors.
CreditRange
Core Compulsory / Control and InstrumentationLevel 2 credits / 34 / -
Level 3 credits / 49 / 105
Level 4 credits / - / 2
Minimum totals / 83 / 107
Qualification total with strand / - / 190
Power Technician
/HVDC Technician
C / E / C / ELevel 2 credits / - / 0-3 / 3 / 0-3
Level 3 credits / 7 / 25-40 / 17 / 25-40
Level 4 credits / 10 / 0-12 / - / 0-12
Minimum totals / 17 / 40 / 20 / 40
Qualification total with strand / 140 / 143
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
Detailed Requirements
Core Compulsory
The following standards are required
Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Core Electrical
ID / Title / Level / Credit1174 / Disconnect and reconnect fixed wired electrical appliances or equipment / 3 / 4
15850 / Demonstrate knowledge of single phase transformers / 3 / 3
15856 / Demonstrate knowledge of the electricity network and the multiple earthed neutral system of supply / 3 / 2
Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Electrical Installation and Maintenance
ID / Title / Level / Credit1204 / Demonstrate knowledge of earthing / 3 / 2
1205 / Demonstrate knowledge of electrical switchboards / 3 / 1
15855 / Demonstrate knowledge of circuit protection / 3 / 3
15859 / Demonstrate knowledge of electrical cables and accessories / 3 / 7
Engineering and Technology > Electricity Supply > Electricity Generation
ID / Title / Level / Credit12390 / Demonstrate knowledge of electricity supply systems / 3 / 5
Engineering and Technology > Electronics Technology > Core Electronics
ID / Title / Level / Credit6625 / Read, interpret, and draw electronic circuit diagrams / 2 / 3
8190 / Explain and test transistor operation / 2 / 6
8191 / Apply systematic fault finding methodology in servicing electronic products / 2 / 8
8193 / Explain and test the functions of logic gates as used in electronic applications / 2 / 3
8194 / Explain analogue to digital and digital to analogue conversion / 2 / 3
8196 / Draw and use circuit and block diagrams to explain the operation of electronic circuits / 2 / 3
8199 / Use oscilloscopes to measure electronic circuits / 2 / 3
8200 / Explain and test operation of solid state amplifier circuits / 3 / 4
8201 / Explain and test operational amplifier (Op Amp) circuit operation / 3 / 3
8206 / Explain and test electronic transducer circuit operation / 3 / 3
8207 / Explain and test opto-electrical transducer circuits as found within electronic products / 3 / 3
8209 / Explain and test digital electronic timer circuit operation / 3 / 3
8211 / Explain and test power supply circuits in electronic products / 3 / 6
9217 / Describe the operation of monostable, bistable and astable circuits / 2 / 2
9223 / Construct and describe bipolar transistor circuits / 2 / 3
Control and Instrumentation Strand
All the standards are required
From List A (defined below)
Power 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 / Credit14272 / Carry out maintenance and/or acceptance tests on high voltage circuit breakers / 4 / 6
14275 / Carry out commissioning and/or maintenance tests on earth mat (grid) and equipment bonding systems / 3 / 3
14280 / Carry out acceptance and maintenance tests on single input protection relays / 4 / 4
14288 / Carry out tests on battery banks and charge systems / 3 / 4
Elective
A minimum of 40 credits
From the List A (defined below) and/ or
From the List B (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 / Credit14314 / Demonstrate basic knowledge of the fundamental circuits of the New Zealand HVDC transmission system / 3 / 4
14317 / Use and maintain "as built", and modify, HVDC transmission documentation systems / 3 / 4
14319 / Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of mercury arc valve (MAV) operation / 3 / 6
14320 / Apply health and safety requirements in a mercury arc valve environment / 2 / 3
14321 / Maintain mercury arc valve (MAV) records / 3 / 3
Elective
A minimum of 40 credits
From the List A (defined below) and/ or
From the List B (defined below)
List A
Engineering and Technology > Electronics Technology > Core Electronics
ID / Title / Level / Credit8204 / Explain, build, and service passive and active filter circuits / 3 / 5
8205 / Service digital logic gate circuits / 3 / 3
8210 / Explain and test electronic servo control circuit operation / 3 / 3
8218 / Carry out surface mounted device (SMD) soldering and de-soldering as used in electronics servicing / 3 / 3
Engineering and Technology > Industrial Measurement and Control > Industrial Measurement and Control - Maintenance
ID / Title / Level / Credit2631 / Maintain pressure measurement devices / 3 / 10
2633 / Maintain level measurement devices used in industry / 3 / 10
2635 / Maintain temperature measurement devices used in industry / 3 / 10
2637 / Maintain flow measurement devices used in industry / 3 / 10
2640 / Maintain control valve actuators and positioners / 3 / 5
4357 / Tune or adjust a plant control loop / 4 / 2
Engineering and Technology > Industrial Measurement and Control > Industrial Measurement and Control - Theory
ID / Title / Level / Credit2630 / Demonstrate an understanding of pressure measurement systems used in industry / 3 / 8
2632 / Demonstrate an understanding of level measurement systems used in industry / 3 / 4
2634 / Demonstrate an understanding of temperature measurement systems used in industry / 3 / 5
2636 / Demonstrate an understanding of flow measurement systems used in industry / 3 / 6
2638 / Demonstrate an understanding of control valves, actuators, and positioners / 3 / 4
2649 / Demonstrate an understanding of signal conditioning equipment, recorders, and alarm modules / 3 / 3
2659 / Demonstrate an understanding of transducers and their applications in industrial measurement / 3 / 4
2663 / Demonstrate an understanding of hydraulic control equipment used in industry / 3 / 4
2665 / Demonstrate an understanding of instrumentation calibration terminology and standards / 3 / 2
2666 / Demonstrate an understanding of pneumatic control equipment used in industry / 3 / 4
2668 / Demonstrate an understanding of flame, gas, smoke, and heat detectors / 3 / 2
List B
Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Electrical Appliance Servicing
ID / Title / Level / Credit1192 / Fault-find, repair, and test portable electrical tools and appliances / 3 / 4
6705 / Test electrical appliances for safety / 3 / 2
16411 / Fault-find, repair, and re-commission fixed-wired electrical appliances / 3 / 4
Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Electrical Installation and Maintenance
ID / Title / Level / Credit2020 / Plan and install cable support systems / 3 / 4
Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Electrical Machines
ID / Title / Level / Credit1184 / Test, and locate and diagnose faults in electrical machine windings / 3 / 2
Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Electrical Standards and Statutes
ID / Title / Level / Credit15860 / Demonstrate knowledge of legislation and standards governing the work of electricians / 3 / 2
Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Electrotechnology
ID / Title / Level / Credit16973 / Demonstrate electrotechnology assembly skills / 3 / 6
16991 / Demonstrate electrotechnology workshop fabrication skills / 3 / 6
Engineering and Technology > Electricity Supply > Electricity Generation
ID / Title / Level / Credit10411 / Service low voltage electric motors 415 volts and below / 4 / 5
Engineering and Technology > Electricity Supply > Electricity Networks
ID / Title / Level / Credit14268 / Conduct acceptance tests on energy meters and demand recording equipment / 3 / 4
14274 / Carry out electrical tests on other high voltage bus connected equipment / 3 / 4
14275 / Carry out commissioning and/or maintenance tests on earth mat (grid) and equipment bonding systems / 3 / 3
14276 / Carry out maintenance and/or commissioning tests on high voltage power cable and terminals to 220kV / 3 / 4
14277 / Carry out maintenance tests on high voltage rotating plant / 4 / 5
14285 / Carry out tests on ancillary service (AC and DC) and uninterrupted power supply supplies / 3 / 4
14288 / Carry out tests on battery banks and charge systems / 3 / 4
14294 / Carry out insulating oil sampling and voltage breakdown tests / 3 / 3
Humanities > Communication Skills > Interpersonal Communications
ID / Title / Level / Credit9681 / Participate in groups and/or teams to make decisions / 3 / 3
Humanities > Communication Skills > Writing
ID / Title / Level / Credit3492 / Write a technical report / 2 / 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
/Version
/Date
/Last Date for Assessment
Registration / 1 / January 2002 / December 2010Review / 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 / NZSCEDCode / 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
Electricity Supply Industry Training OrganisationSSB Code 101813 / New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018