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Title / Develop a plan for and manage an electrical engineering project
Level / 5 / Credits / 20
Purpose / This unit standard is intended for use in the training and assessment of electricians beyond trade level who are required to develop, implement, manage, and monitor a plan for a significant electrical engineering project and evaluate the success of the project.
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
–develop an electrical engineering project plan;
–implement, manage, and monitor an electrical engineering project based on the plan; and
–evaluate an electrical engineering project plan outcome.
Classification / Electrical Engineering > Electrical Installation and Maintenance
Available grade / Achieved
Explanatory notes
1This unit standard has been developed for learning and assessment on-job.
2Achievement of this unit standard does not by itself imply that trainees may legally perform prescribed electrical work in their own right. Until trainees themselves are registered and licensed under the Electricity Act 1992, they are assisting, and must work under the supervision of a Supervisor of Electrical Work when carrying out prescribed electrical work. If the prescribed electrical work in question is carried out for reward the Supervisor of Electrical Work must hold a valid practising licence.
3References
Building Act 2004;
Electricity Act 1992;
Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010;
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992;
AS/NZS 3000:2007, Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules), including Amendment 1;
AS/NZS 3760:2010, In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment, including Amendment 1;
and all subsequent amendments and replacements.
4Definitions
Industry practice – those practices that competent practitioners within the industry recognise as current industry best practice.
Safe and sound practice relating to the installation of electrical equipment is defined in AS/NZS 3000:2007.
Significant electrical installations – industrial, commercial, residential, or domestic involving a minimum of: lighting and power subcircuits, main switchboard, mains supply, and earthing system and that may require inspection by a registered electrical inspector.
5The project must be approved by an academic supervisor from a recognised tertiary training establishment with recognised expertise in electrotechnology, and The Skills Organisation.
6The evaluation must include a written report which is accurate, in a style and language that meets the client organisation’s needs, and meets presentation standards generally accepted for such documentation. Report layout will include: summary, introduction, literature review, materials and methods, results, discussion, conclusions and must meet the requirements of the organisation supervising the project.
7Evidence is required for a significant electrical installation comprising four or more systems.
8All activities must comply with: any policies, procedures, and requirements of the organisations involved; the standards of relevant professional bodies; and any relevant legislative and/or regulatory requirements including the Electricity Act 1992, Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010, and AS/NZS 3000:2007.
9It is expected that the project will involve a wide range of technical skills encountered in the electrical industry and is expected to be carried out over a period of at least three months. Examples of a typical project could include – multi-site buildings, block of flats, factory installation, multi-machine installation or upgrade, or automation project.
10Range
Demonstration of safe working practices and installation in accordance with safe and sound practice are essential components of assessment of this unit standard and must comply with the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Develop an electrical engineering project plan.
Evidence requirements
1.1Plan identifies the required project outcomes.
Rangeincludes but is not limited to – performance, cost, completion time.
1.2Plan identifies the stakeholders responsible for project activities, and specifies the frequency of project activities, recording, reporting, review requirements, and contingency actions.
1.3Plan meets the worksite requirements for cost-effectiveness and productivity.
Rangemay include but is not limited to – scheduling, uptime requirements, sparing requirements, repair provision.
1.4Plan specifies materials required, sources of supply, and timeframes for availability.
1.5Plan contains a level of detail such that standard operating procedures for project planning can be derived from it in accordance with industry practice.
1.6Plan is developed within delegated authority and in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
1.7Project approval, start, and completion dates, project activities, and project milestones are identified and recorded on project plan in the agreed format.
1.8Approval for project plan is obtained from stakeholders in accordance with industry practice.
Outcome 2
Implement, manage, and monitor an electrical engineering project based on the plan.
Evidence requirements
2.1Resources are organised as required in accordance with plan requirements.
Rangeresources may include but are not limited to – materials, spares, personnel.
2.2Monitoring of project plan establishes the degree of conformity between planned and actual activities.
2.3Where required, contingency actions re-align activities with plan.
Rangemay include but is not limited to – use of alternative equipment, use of sub-contractors, servicing of equipment.
2.4Where amendments and/or re-aligned activities are required, they comply with industry practice and regulatory requirements, and are communicated to all affected stakeholders within agreed timeframes.
2.5Project quality assurance procedures and quality inspection requirements are complied with in accordance with industry practice.
2.6Personnel are managed in accordance with industry practice.
Rangepersonnel may include but are not limited to – internal personnel, contractors, consultants.
2.7Progress reports and/or project updates are completed and communicated in accordance with agreed procedures.
Outcome 3
Evaluate an electrical engineering project plan outcome.
Evidence requirements
3.1Project plan outcome is evaluated with regard to meeting project requirements in terms of completion time, budget, workmanship, and customer satisfaction.
3.2Processes used to develop, implement, and monitor the plan are described.
3.3Contingency actions, where implemented, are described and reasons for those actions are identified.
3.4Communication activities with stakeholders are described and are in accordance with agreed procedures.
Rangestakeholders may include but are not limited to – owner, contract manager, consultant engineer, contractor, internal personnel.
3.5Where applicable, improvements to the plan and/or the planning cycle are recommended in accordance with industry practice.
Planned review date / 31 December 2014Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process / Version / Date / Last Date for AssessmentRegistration / 1 / 19 June 2009 / N/A
Rollover and Revision / 2 / 15 March 2012 / N/A
Revision / 3 / 15 January 2014 / N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference / 0003
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Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA, before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment.
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Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements.
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The Skills OrganisationSSB Code 100401 / New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2019