Electrical Trades by Open Polytechnic

ELECTRICAL TRADES

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NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING – ADVANCED TRADE Qualification code: NC0951 Level: 5

Credits: 82

Version: 6

The National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Advanced Trade) is for qualified electricians who wish to develop their electrical, business and overall leadership skills to gain a qualification at an advanced trade level. It will prepare you for a wide range of roles in the electrical contracting and industrial sectors. This New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) registered qualification is offered in three strands. Please note that Open Polytechnic only offers version six of the ‘Electrical Installation’ strand. Please read the enrolment information on page 6 before applying to enrol. INDUSTRY TRAINING ORGANISATIONS If you are employed in the electrical industry you may be eligible to study towards a National Certificate through your industry training organisation (ITO). If you would like to find out more about this option we suggest you contact the Electrical Supply ITO (ESITO) on freephone 0800 437 486 or The Skills Organisation on freephone 0508 754 557. ELECTRICAL WORKERS REGISTRATION BOARD (EWRB) EXAMINATIONS If you have been asked by the EWRB to do a course of study in preparation for their examinations, you can apply to enrol in unit standards US1702 and US21766 under NC1195 National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Electrician for Registration) Level 4. You will be eligible to sit the EWRB examinations upon successful completion of the theory component of each unit standard. When you successfully complete the examinations and other EWRB requirements are met, you can apply to the EWRB for electrical registration and a practicing licence under the provisions of the Electricity Act 1992. Please visit the qualification page on our website for more information.

QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE – ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION STRAND This qualification is made up of 82 credits and all units are compulsory. We recommend that you study the qualification in the order listed, however, you can study units in the order that you prefer. If this is your first enrolment we recommend that you apply to enrol in no more than three unit standards at a time so that you can get an idea of the study workload.

UNIT STANDARD

TITLE

LEVEL

CREDITS

18956

Demonstrate knowledge of ﬁnancial management for an entity

19001

Demonstrate advanced knowledge of electrical circuit protection

19008

Prepare quotations for electrical work

19009

Apply non-electrical legislation in the electrical industry

25638

Demonstrate knowledge of inspection and certiﬁcation of electrical work

4993

Plan implementation of, manage, and review small to medium sized electrotechnology projects

16974

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of CAD tools as used in an electrotechnology engineering environment

UNIT STANDARD

TITLE

LEVEL

CREDITS

25630

Demonstrate knowledge of and analyse energy efďŹ ciency of buildings and plant

17602

Apply hazard identiďŹ cation and risk assessment procedures in the workplace

19002

Demonstrate advanced knowledge of electrical switchgear and switchboards

14191

Undertake preliminary analysis and interpretation of customer energy solution

25629

Demonstrate introductory knowledge of building management systems

19004

Demonstrate knowledge of standby power plant

19006

Design simple electric lighting installations

25634

Demonstrate advanced knowledge of electrical installation practice and knowledge of data communication principles

General information ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS To enrol in this qualification you must hold one of the following: · National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Electrician) Level 4 · trade certification in electrical wiring · registration as an electrician. ENGLISH LANGUAGE English is the language of study at Open Polytechnic. You will need to be able to read and write well in English so that you can understand course materials and also submit written assessments. There are criteria that must be met if English is not your first language. For more information about English language requirements, please call freephone 0508 650 200 or visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/englishlanguage COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS To study this qualification you will need access to a computer with the internet for online assessments and study support. STUDY TIME All courses have a credit value which helps you work out how much study time you will need. Allow about 10 hours of study per credit. FEES Fees are displayed on each course and qualification page on our website. Visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz and browse our subjects and courses to find the fee information you need.

EWRB electrical inspector examination costs The cost for the EWRB electrical inspector examination is not included in your course fees. Annual administration fee You will need to pay a non-refundable annual administration fee with your first enrolment in each academic year. Loans, allowances and other funding Student loans and allowances are administered by StudyLink. We recommend that you apply for a student loan at least 4 weeks before the commencement of your study. We cannot confirm your enrolment or send your course materials until your fees have been paid. For more information, or to find out if you’re eligible for a student loan, visit studylink.govt.nz or give StudyLink a call on 0800 88 99 00. Financial assistance We have a fund to help students who are in financial need and have no other option for financial support. This fund is available for course fees and/or set textbooks. Conditions apply. Contact us for more information. See the last page of this brochure for contact details. Scholarships We also offer a range of scholarships to support students. Visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/scholarships for more information.

ENROLMENT This qualification is open for admission throughout the year and each course starts on the first Monday of the month you choose for enrolment. You need to enrol online from our website. Visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/howtoenrol for more information. You will be advised if additional information is needed to progress your application, and you can usually complete this online during the application process. When your enrolment is confirmed, we will send you a letter with your course start and end dates and where you can find assessment submission deadlines. 5

LEARNING SUPPORT Student information You can ﬁnd current enrolment and study information on our website including details of our systems and processes and the services we offer. For more information visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/studywithus Te Wähanga Whakapakari Ako (the Learning Centre) Te Wähanga Whakapakari Ako (the Learning Centre) can help you with a wide range of learning support services and resources. These include: · tips and techniques to help you succeed in online and distance learning · one-to-one consultations with a learning advisor (telephone or email) · StudyWise and ExamWise which are free online study and exam preparation workshops · disability services · a student mentoring programme. For more information visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/learningsupport Te Kura Wänanga (the Mäori Office) Te Kura Wänanga (the Mäori Office) can help you with your learning and cultural needs in a kaupapa Mäori context. We use Mäori values and principles to enhance your learning journey. For more information visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/maorisupport

My Open Polytechnic My Open Polytechnic is our online portal for our students. With My Open Polytechnic you can: · update your details · view your study information · track the status of your materials · access your assessment submission deadlines, marks and final grades for each course · check your account balance · access Online Campus and the library. Once you’re enrolled, you can also keep track of your study information on the go with the My Open Polytechnic smartphone app called My OP. To download the app, search for “My OP” on the App Store (Apple iPhone) or Google Play Store (Android smartphone). These come pre-installed on your smartphone. Online Campus Online Campus is the area of our website where you can: · access and submit assessments · link to web pages speciﬁc to your course, including frequently asked questions (FAQ), assessment hints, web resources, staff information and sometimes online quizzes and tutorials · communicate with other students in your course, and with your lecturer or tutor · access the library.

Library We provide a library service for students. There is no additional fee for using it. The library service provides: · online resources such as the Standards New Zealand online library · guides on how to search for information · a distance-lending service with free and fast delivery · information about study techniques. For more information about the library visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/oplibrary New Zealand Qualifications Authority – Record of Achievement If you are registered on the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) database, please provide your Record of Achievement number or your National Student Number when you apply to enrol. If you are not registered, we will arrange this when you have finished your first unit standard. Any unit standards you gain through the year will be added by March the following year. You can access your Record of Achievement online or you can phone the NZQA and ask for a copy of it. Visit their website or call them to find out more.

Further study You may be interested in other qualiﬁcations offered at Open Polytechnic such as the Bachelor of Engineering Technology, majoring in Electrotechnology. Contact us for more information.

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