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
/ 4Credits
/ 143-145This 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 StrandLevel 2 credits
/ - / 2Level 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 / Credit1206 / 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 / Credit15863 / Demonstrate knowledge of a.c. electric motor connections, starters, and speed controllers / 4 / 4
Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Electrical Machines
ID / Title / Level / Credit15858 / 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 / Credit16972 / 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 / Credit6852 / Describe data communications / 4 / 4
6853 / Describe computer cabling / 4 / 4
Engineering and Technology > Electricity Supply > Electricity Networks
ID / Title / Level / Credit14282 / 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 / Credit2651 / 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 / Credit2641 / 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 / Credit1173 / Install and commission electrical appliances / 4 / 5
Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Electrical Installation and Maintenance
ID / Title / Level / Credit15870 / Test an electrical installation for compliance with the regulations / 4 / 3
Engineering and Technology > Electricity Supply > Electricity Networks
ID / Title / Level / Credit14273 / 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 / Credit14315 / 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 / Credit17798 / 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 / Credit17497 / 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 / Credit5929 / 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 / Credit1173 / Install and commission electrical appliances / 4 / 5
Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Electrical Installation and Maintenance
ID / Title / Level / Credit1710 / 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 / Credit16413 / Fault-find, repair, and test electric motors / 4 / 8
Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Electrical Standards and Statutes
ID / Title / Level / Credit1702 / Demonstrate knowledge of, and apply electrical legislation, codes of practice, and standards / 4 / 8
Engineering and Technology > Electricity Supply > Electricity Generation
ID / Title / Level / Credit6976 / 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 / Credit12295 / 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 / Credit16987 / Demonstrate advanced software programming techniques in an engineering context / 4 / 6
Engineering and Technology > Electronics Technology > Core Electronics
ID / Title / Level / Credit16966 / 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 / Credit6059 / 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 / Credit11101 / 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
/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
Prerequisite Diagram – Elective
Electricity Supply Industry Training OrganisationSSB Code 101813 / New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018