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Title / Manage electrical installation projects
Level / 6 / Credits / 15
Purpose / This unit standard is intended for use in the training and assessment of people in the electrical industry who have responsibility for the management of significant electrical installation projects, which often represent substantial investment by their client or employer.
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
–plan to manage electrical installation projects;
–manage electrical installation projects; and
–inspect and handover electrical installation projects.
Classification / Electrical Engineering > Electrical Installation and Maintenance
Available grade / Achieved
Explanatory notes
1This unit standard has been developed for learning and assessment on-job.
2It is expected that candidates for assessment against this unit standard will already:
–have achieved an electrical qualification at Level 4 or above,such as the National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Electrician for Registration) (Level 4) [Ref:1195],
–have learnt project management principles and techniques; and
–be familiar with the requirements of the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992.
3References
AS/NZS 3000:2007, Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules),including Amendment1;
Electricity Act 1992;
Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010;
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992;
New Zealand Electrical Codes of Practice (NZECP), ISSN 0114-0663 (available from Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment);
and all subsequent amendments and replacements.
4Definitions
Industry practice – those practices that competent practitioners within the industry recognise as current industry best practice.
Significant electrical installation – industrial, commercial, residential, or domestic installations 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.
5Range
aevidence of the management of at least two significant electrical installation projects is required;
bprojects are expected to be managed by the application of project management principles;
cin some cases the installation project may be followed by a formal commissioning project, in which case the electrical inspections required by law are part of commissioning;
dall aspects of the work must comply with the legislation, codes of practice, and standards listed in Explanatory Note 3.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Plan to manage electrical installation projects.
Evidence requirements
1.1Health and safety requirements are established in accordance with the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 and site-specific procedures, and appropriate arrangements are made to ensure compliance by all personnel.
1.2Project schedules are developed in accordance with project specifications and objectives, and industry practice. This may involve manual systems, software such as spreadsheets, or project management software.
1.3Liaison with stakeholders is established to ensure effective project coordination and obtain any necessary work clearances.
Rangestakeholders may include but are not limited to – other project managers, accountant, site managers, engineers, technical experts, supervisors, safety coordinators, suppliers, contractors.
1.4Progress reporting and handover procedures are established and agreed with all stakeholders.
Outcome 2
Manage electrical installation projects.
Evidence requirements
2.1Project activities are measured and progress tracked against schedules.
2.2Installation activities and resources are managed to keep the project on track to meet scheduled milestones.
2.3Electrical safety and installation tests are documented, and drawings maintained to reflect as-built conditions.
2.4Compliance with health and safety procedures by all personnel is monitored.
2.5Progress is reported regularly and in a timely manner, and in accordance with agreed procedures.
Outcome 3
Inspect and handover electrical installation projects.
Evidence requirements
3.1Completion of all work is confirmed against schedules and specifications, and electrical inspections are arranged where this is part of the project.
3.2Project completion is reported and handover formalities are completed, in accordance with agreed procedures.
Rangedepending on the nature of the project, handover formalities may include but are not limited to – acceptance sign off, submission of as-built drawings, certificate of compliance, warranties.
Planned review date / 31 December 2014Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process / Version / Date / Last Date for AssessmentRegistration / 1 / 26 February 2002 / 31 December 2013
Review / 2 / 19 June 2009 / N/A
Rollover and Revision / 3 / 15 March 2012 / N/A
Revision / 4 / 20 February 2014 / N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference / 0003
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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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