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National Certificate in Telecommunications (Maintenance and Repair) (Level 4) with strands in Computer, Electronics, Mechanical, and Radio

Level

/ 4

Credits

/ 78

This qualification is expiring. The last date to meet the requirements is 31 December 2012.

Purpose

This qualification recognises the skills and knowledge that telecommunications technicians have in equipment maintenance and repair skills. The emphasis is on practical and technical expertise in the fields of electronics, radio, mechanical and/or computer skills associated with the maintenance and repair of telecommunications components and equipment.

Holders of the qualification are able to:

  • Test, and verify equipment performance.
  • Plan and implement preventative maintenance schedules to computer.
  • Electronic, mechanical and/or radio telecommunications products and services.
  • Share information to solve problems and make decisions.

Special Notes

Candidates must meet the requirements of the Second Schedule of the Electricity Regulations 1997 before undertaking this qualification.

Assessment of recognition for current competency may be conducted by an assessor appointed by the ElectroTechnology Industry Training Organisation, or an accredited provider. Application for recognition of current competency supported by appropriate documentation may be directed to the ElectroTechnology Industry Training Organisation.

CreditRange

Core Compulsory

/

Core Elective

Level 2 credits / 12 / -
Level 3 credits / 14 / -
Level 4 credits / 20 / 0-12
Level 5 credits / 10 / 0-32
Level 6 credits / - / 0-8
Minimum totals / 56 / 16-32
Computer
Strand / Electronics
Strand / Mechanical
Strand / Radio
Strand
Level 4 credits / 6 / 6 / 6 / 6

Requirements for Award of Qualification

Award of NZQF National 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 on the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) website:
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

Core Elective – A minimum of 4 standards as specified

One of the following strands is required

Computer Strand

Electronics Strand

Mechanical Strand

Radio Strand

Detailed Requirements

Core Compulsory

The following standards are required

Business > Business Administration > Business Information Processing

ID / Title / Level / Credit
103 / Use data entry skills to input computer data / 2 / 3

Computing and Information Technology > Computing > Generic Computing

ID / Title / Level / Credit
2780 / Demonstrate and apply knowledge of a personal computer system / 2 / 9

Engineering and Technology > Telecommunications > Telecommunications - Management and Operational Support

ID / Title / Level / Credit
4966 / Seek, evaluate, and organise telecommunications information for action / 3 / 6
4967 / Share information to solve problems and make decisions for telecommunications operations / 4 / 4
4968 / Establish and maintain effective working relationships for telecommunications operations / 3 / 4
4970 / Maintain and enhance professional and technical knowledge in the telecommunications industry / 4 / 4
4981 / Assist telecommunications organisations to improve their overall efficiency and effectiveness / 3 / 4
4984 / Negotiate and agree telecommunications contracts and agreements for telecommunications operations / 5 / 10
4985 / Restore integrity of fire-damaged telecommunications plant and equipment / 4 / 6

Engineering and Technology > Telecommunications > Telecommunications - Service Delivery

ID / Title / Level / Credit
4943 / Test, verify, and secure electronic telecommunications system operation / 4 / 6

Core Elective

A minimum of 4 standards

Engineering and Technology > Telecommunications > Telecommunications - Management and Operational Support

ID / Title / Level / Credit
4950 / Manage and control telecommunications departmental budgets / 6 / 4
4969 / Design, write, and maintain reports, manuals, and documents for telecommunications operations / 5 / 16
4986 / Manage telecommunications work, and self and personal relationships in polar regions / 4 / 4
4992 / Review effectiveness of and make changes to operational strategies in telecommunications operations / 6 / 4

Engineering and Technology > Telecommunications > Telecommunications - Organisational Operation and Control

ID / Title / Level / Credit
4897 / Plan and allocate work to individuals and teams in telecommunications operations / 4 / 4
4898 / Develop teams and individual team members to enhance performance in telecommunications operations / 5 / 4
4899 / Assess an individual's performance and competence and give feedback in telecommunications operations / 5 / 6
4993 / Plan, manage, and review small to medium sized telecommunications projects / 5 / 6
4994 / Plan and lead meetings to solve problems and make decisions for telecommunications operations / 4 / 4

Computer Strand

The following standard is required

Engineering and Technology > Telecommunications > Telecommunications - Service Delivery

ID / Title / Level / Credit
4904 / Implement repair procedures to computer telecommunications products and services / 4 / 6

Electronics Strand

The following standard is required

Engineering and Technology > Telecommunications > Telecommunications - Service Delivery

ID / Title / Level / Credit
4942 / Implement repair procedures to electronic telecommunications equipment / 4 / 6

Mechanical Strand

The following standard is required

Engineering and Technology > Telecommunications > Telecommunications - Service Delivery

ID / Title / Level / Credit
4946 / Implement repair procedures to mechanical telecommunications products and services / 4 / 6

Radio Strand

The following standard is required

Engineering and Technology > Telecommunications > Telecommunications - Service Delivery

ID / Title / Level / Credit
4905 / Implement repair procedures to radio telecommunications products and services / 4 / 6

Transition Arrangements

Version 5

Version 5 was issued to indicate that this qualification is expiring.

For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.

Previous versions of the qualification

Version 4 was issued following a revision as the qualification had not been used sufficiently to inform a review. Standard titles and levels, and qualification format were updated.

Changes to structure and content

  • Compulsory standard 2782 was removed.
  • The credit value of standard 2780 was increased to 9.
  • The credit value of standard 4993 was increased to 6.
  • Elective standard 4937 was removed.
  • The level of the qualification was added to the title.

People currently enrolled in programmes leading to the award of an earlier version of this qualification may either complete that version or transfer to this version.

It is not intended that anyone be disadvantaged by this revision. However, anyone who feels they have been disadvantaged may appeal to ElectroTechnology Industry Training Organisation (see details below).

Version 3 was issued in order to include the credit totals required for the qualification and correct the level of the qualification.

Version 2 was issued to take account of changes to fields, subfields, domains, titles, level and credits of reviewed standards.

NZQF National Qualification Registration Information

Process / Version / Date / Last Date for Assessment
Registration / 1 / October 1995 /

December 2009

Revision / 2 / September 1998 /

December 2009

Revision / 3 / June 2001 /

December 2009

Revision / 4 / May 2008 /

December 2012

Review / 5 / February 2011 / December 2012

Standard Setting Body

ElectroTechnology Industry Training Organisation

FREEPOST 5164

PO Box 24469

Royal Oak

Auckland 1345

Telephone09 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
215 / Engineering and Technology > Telecommunications / 031307 / Engineering and Related Technologies > Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology > Communications Technologies
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.
ElectroTechnology Industry Training Organisation
SSB Code 100401 / New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018