NC0951 National Certificate in Electrical Engineering Level 5
This qualification is for qualified electricians who wish to gain a qualification at an advanced trade level. It prepares candidates for a wide range of roles in the electrical contracting and industrial sectors. It has two componenets: a compulsory componenet covering advanced theory and trade practice, and an elective componenet which allows a wide choice of unit standards to reflect the varied environments in which electricians are employed.
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Programme structure
The National Certificate in Electrical Engineering Level 5 has replaced the Electrical Advanced Trade Certificate Programme. It is a competency qualification of 76 credits developed by the Electrotechnology Industry Training Organisation (ETITO), and comprises compulsotry unit standards worth 46 credits, plus an elective componenet worth 30 credits.
Compulsory Core Units
| Unit No | Unit Standard Title | Level | Credit |
| 18997 | Demonstrate knowledge of capacitance, inductance and magnetism in direct current circuits | 5 | 4 |
| 18998 | Demonstrate advanced knowledge of alternating current and three-phase theory | 5 | 10 |
| 18999 | Demonstrate advanced knowledge of electrical machines | 5 | 10 |
| 19001 | Demonstrate advanced knowledge of electrical circuit protection | 5 | 3 |
| 19002 | Demonstrate advanced knowledge of electrical switchgear and switchboards | 5 | 4 |
| 19003 | Demonstrate advanced knowledge of electrical installation practice | 5 | 6 |
| 19008 | Prepare quotations for electrical work | 5 | 5 |
| 19009 | Apply non-electrical legislation in the electrical industry | 5 | 4 |
Elective Requirements
(30 credits from the domains specified below):
| Field | Sub-Fields | Domains | Levels |
| Education | Generic Education and Training | Assessment of learning | Levels 4 and 5 |
Only US4098 Use standards to assess candidate performance and US11552 Design assessment can be done from this field | |||
| Business | Management | Developing and coordinating people | Level 5 or above |
| Engineering and Technology | Electrical Engineering | Any | Level 5 or above |
| Electricity Supply | Electricity networks | Level 3 or above | |
| Electronics Technology | Core electronics | Level 4 or above | |
| Industrial Measurement and control | Industrial measurement and control - theory | Level 3 or above | |
Elective Units
Select units to the value of at least 30 credits from the following:
Domain: General Advanced Electrical
| Unit No | Level | Unit Standard Title | Credit |
| 19004 | 5 | Demonstrate knowledge of standby power plant | 4 |
| 19005 | 5 | Demonstrate knowledge of electrical welding principles and equipment | 3 |
| 19006 | 5 | Design simple electric lighting installations | 5 |
| 19007 | 5 | Demonstrate knowledge of electric furnances and space heaters | 4 |
Domain: First Line Management
| Unit No | Level | Unit Standard Title | Credit |
| 1988 | 5 | Manage and/or supervise workplace operations | 5 |
| 8493 | 5 | Lead individuals and teams | 5 |
| 8494 | 5 | Enable and enhance employee competence and capability | 10 |
| 7458 | 5 | Maintain compliance with policy, procedures and legal requirements | 5 |
| 7452 | 5 | Plan, organise and allocate work to achieve objectives | 10 |
| 16614 | 4 | Apply time management concepts and methods in business situations | 3 |
Domain: Small Business Management
| Unit No | Level | Unit Standard Title | Credit |
| 1989 | 4 | Research small business opportunities | 5 |
| 1990 | 4 | Assess small business ownership options and business structures | 5 |
| 1991 | 5 | Produce establishment plans for small business ventures | 5 |
| 1992 | 4 | Control and evaluate small business operations | 5 |
| 1993 | 6 | Manage small business operations | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 | Manage the development of small business ventures | 5 |
| 6412 | 6 | Investigate and evaluate small business franchising options | 10 |
Domain: Assessment of Learning
| Unit No | Level | Unit Standard Title | Credit |
| 4098 | 4 | Use standards to assess candidate performance | 6 |
| 11552 | 5 | Design assessment | 6 |
Entry requirements
The entry requirements for this programme are the National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (electrician) Level 4, or Trade Certification in Electrical Wiring, or Registration as an Electrician.
Fees
Refer to fee sheet for individual unit fees, ( .pdf) document will open in a new window.
Hours of study
Because one credit is deemed to be 10 hours of study-plus-assessment for the average learner at a particular level, the 76 credits equates to 760 hours of study. Hence it is expected that this qualification can be gained through one to two years of part-time study.
What do I do now?
Request a copy of the brochure
Download an enrolment form.
For further information free phone 0508 650 200 or email
Other Information
To find out more about this programme, contact:
Andrew Boyle
Freephone: 0508 650 200 Ext. 5961
Direct phone: 04 9135961
Email: Andrew Boyle
