National Certificate in Electronic Engineering (Level 2)
Level / 2Credits / 57
This qualification is expiring. The last date to meet the requirements is 31 December 2012.
Purpose
The National Certificate in Electronic Engineering (Level 2) is an entry level industry qualification for those seeking employment in one of the many technical branches of the electronics industry. It may also form the first stage of a 3 to 4 year electronics technician apprenticeship.
It combines basic knowledge of electronics with a variety of practical skills fundamental to work safety in the industry environment. For some occupations this may be the only qualification needed. In other situations this qualification could be the start of a path leading to full electronics technician roles at level 4 and beyond.
Specific electronic knowledge and skill includes
· basic concepts of circuits, measurements and calculations;
· basic electronic components and systems;
· construction of a simple printed circuit and product.
Generic industry skills include
· soldering, electrostatic precautions, and basic workshop fabrication skills;
· cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and first aid;
· customer service;
· report writing;
· employment rights and responsibilities;
· operation of computer system;
· trade mathematics and mechanics; and
· electrical safe working practices.
Unit standards 18239 to 18243 in this qualification are also contained in the National Certificate in Electronics Technology (Level2) [Ref:0240], widely taught in high schools at Year 12 and elsewhere. Some students may therefore already have some credits towards this qualification.
This qualification may lead to the National Certificate in Electronic Engineering (Level3) [Ref:1093], the proposed National Certificate in Electronic Engineering (Level4) and the National Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) with strands in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Industrial Measurement and Control, and Telecommunications [Ref:0846]. Some of the credits from this qualification could also be used for the National Certificate in Electronic Manufacturing (Level3) [Ref:0434].
Special Notes
The term Electronic Engineering, as used in the title of this and corresponding higher level qualifications, is intended to convey an industry slant, expressed in the content by the inclusion of industry generic and safety skills, as well as fundamental electronics theory. By contrast, the term Electronics Technology, as in the National Certificate in Electronics Technology (Level 2) [Ref:0240], indicates the absence of such additional skills.
Credit Range
Level 1 credits / 3Level 2 credits / 48
Level 3 credits / 6
Total / 57
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: http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/standards/standards-exclusion-list/.
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
0· Compulsory standards
Detailed Requirements
Compulsory
The following standards are required
Computing and Information Technology > Computing > Generic Computing
ID / Title / Level / Credit /2780 / Operate and maintain a personal computer system / 2 / 9
Core Generic > Core Generic > Work and Study Skills
ID / Title / Level / Credit /1978 / Identify basic employment rights and responsibilities, and sources of information and assistance / 1 / 2
Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Core Electrical
ID / Title / Level / Credit /15847 / Demonstrate knowledge of mathematics and mechanics for electrical trades / 2 / 4
15849 / Perform manual soldering and de-soldering procedures for electrical work / 2 / 2
15851 / Demonstrate knowledge of electrical safe working practices / 2 / 2
Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Electrotechnology
ID / Title / Level / Credit /16991 / Demonstrate electrotechnology workshop fabrication skills / 3 / 6
Engineering and Technology > Electronic Engineering > Core Electronics
ID / Title / Level / Credit /5934 / Prevent electrostatic damage to electronic components / 2 / 1
Engineering and Technology > Electronic Engineering > Electronics Technology
ID / Title / Level / Credit /18239 / Demonstrate introductory knowledge of circuit concepts and measurements for electronics / 2 / 5
18240 / Demonstrate knowledge of basic electronic components / 2 / 5
18241 / Demonstrate knowledge of basic electronic systems / 2 / 5
18242 / Construct a simple printed circuit / 2 / 3
18243 / Construct simple electronic products from supplied circuit schematics / 2 / 6
Health > Health Studies > Core Health
ID / Title / Level / Credit /6401 / Provide first aid / 2 / 1
6402 / Provide resuscitation level 2 / 1 / 1
Humanities > Communication Skills > Writing
ID / Title / Level / Credit /3492 / Write a short report / 2 / 3
Service Sector > Service Sector Skills > Service Sector - Core Skills
ID / Title / Level / Credit /57 / Provide customer service in given situations / 2 / 2
Transition Arrangements
Version 2
Version 2 was issued following review to indicate that this qualification is expiring.
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
NZQF National Qualification Registration Information
Process / Version / Date / Last Date for Assessment /Registration / 1 / April 2004 / December 2012
Review / 2 / October 2010 / December 2012
Standard Setting Body
ElectroTechnology Industry Training Organisation
FREEPOST 5164
PO Box 24469
Royal Oak
Auckland 1345
Telephone 09 525 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 / NZSCED /Code / Description / Code / Description /
412 / Engineering and Technology > Electronic Engineering / 031303 / Engineering and Related Technologies > Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology > Electronic Engineering
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.
Prerequisite Diagram
SSB Code 100401 / Ó New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2010