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Qualification Title New Zealand Certificate in Renewable Energy System Installation (Level 4) with strands in Grid-connect Systems (Photovoltaic) and Stand-alone Systems (Photovoltaic), and optional endorsements in Wind Energy Systems and Micro- hydro Systems

Version 1 Qualification type Certificate

Level 4 Credits 50-60

NZSCED 031301 Engineering and Related Technologies > Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering

DAS Classification 464 Engineering and Technology > Renewable Energy Systems

Strategic purpose This qualification provides the small scale renewable energy systems sector statement with people able to operate as grid-connected or stand-alone renewable energy system installers and maintainers at a technician level.

This qualification builds upon the New Zealand Certificate in Renewable Energy System Design (Level 4) with strands in Grid-connect Systems (Photovoltaic) and Stand-alone Systems (Photovoltaic), and optional endorsements in Wind Energy Systems and Micro-hydro Systems [Ref: 1938]; and is intended for candidates who wish to specialise in system installation.

For the purposes of this qualification renewable energy systems must include photovoltaic systems, and may include other energy sources such as wind, and micro-hydro systems.

The qualification has a focus on photovoltaic systems as this is the dominant technology that is common to the majority of systems. Optional endorsements in Wind Energy Systems and Micro-hydro Systems are available for those candidates who require training in these technologies.

Installation of renewable energy systems typically involves prescribed electrical work which requires the installer to be registered with the Electrical Workers Registration Board. This qualification is suitable for people who hold, or who are training towards meeting the requirements of, an appropriate class of registration with the Electrical Workers Registration Board. t

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Grid-connect Systems (Photovoltaic) strand graduates will also be able to: - install, commission, and maintain grid-connected photovoltaic systems in accordance with relevant regulations and standards.

Qualification Reference 1939 Page 1 of 6 © New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2013 Stand-alone Systems (Photovoltaic) strand graduates will also be able to: - install, commission, and maintain stand-alone photovoltaic systems in accordance with relevant regulations and standards.

Wind Energy Systems optional endorsement graduates will additionally be able to: - install, commission, and maintain renewable energy systems incorporating a wind energy system.

Micro-hydro Systems optional endorsement graduates will additionally be able to: - install, commission, and maintain renewable energy systems incorporating a micro-hydro generating system.

Education This qualification provides a specific skill set for individuals that wish to pathway specialise in the installation of small scale renewable energy systems. This qualification may build upon, or lead to, other electrotechnology qualifications.

To enter programmes leading to the award of this qualification, candidates must be graduates of the New Zealand Certificate in Renewable Energy System Design (Level 4) with strands in Grid-connect Systems (Photovoltaic) and Stand-alone Systems (Photovoltaic), and optional endorsements in Wind Energy Systems and Micro-hydro Systems [Ref: 1938].

Candidates intending to enrol in this qualification and elect the Grid-Connect strand, must have completed the Grid-Connect strand in Ref: 1938. Similarly, candidates intending to enrol in this qualification and elect the Stand-alone strand, must have completed the Stand alone strand in Ref: 1938.

Candidates intending to enrol in this qualification, who intend to complete either of the optional endorsements in this qualification, must have completed the corresponding optional endorsement in Ref: 1938.

Installation of renewable energy systems typically involves prescribed electrical work which will require the installer to hold an appropriate class of registration with the Electrical Workers Registration Board and a current practicing license. Candidates will require registration to graduate from and be awarded this qualification. Completion of training towards Ref. 1938 and/or Ref. 1939 does not fulfill the requirements for electrical registration or a practicing license. Candidates who do not already hold registration will need to complete further training to fulfill these requirements.

Employment Graduates of this qualification will be able to work in the field of renewable pathway energy systems at the level of a skilled installation technician.

Qualification The Skills Organisation Developer

Qualification Specification

Qualification award The candidate shall be awarded the qualification by the accredited Tertiary Education Organisation (TEO) where the programme has been completed.

The formal document certifying the award of this qualification includes the full qualification title, the date of award, and the logos of The Skills Organisation, Qualification Reference 1939 Page 2 of 6 © New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2013 the accredited TEO, and the NZQF.

As the qualification developer, The Skills Organisation will maintain a list of graduates of this qualification. The TEO will annually report the names of all graduates awarded the qualification to The Skills Organisation.

Review period By 31 December 2017.

Any person or organisation may contribute to the review of this qualification by sending feedback to the qualification developer at [email protected].

Evidence All TEOs offering this qualification (either arranging training or delivering requirements for programmes) must participate in the Consistency Review. assuring consistency TEOs are to seek feedback from the renewable energy industry regarding their graduates meeting the qualification graduate profile outcomes. Evidence may come from: – Regular monitoring of trainee progression within either the TEO or the workplace including liaising with employers, teaching staff, training supervisors, and industry managers about the value of the training, graduates, and qualification, to the business. – Feedback from major employers, employers' associations, and relevant industry bodies to ensure their members involved in the renewable energy industry are satisfied with the qualification graduates. – Regular cross-industry meetings (Industry Advisory Groups) where the changing training needs of the industry can be discussed in light of technology changes, workplace practices, and graduate capabilities. – Surveys of graduates and employers to determine if the graduates are appropriate for the workplace. – Providing an alignment of programme outcomes or unit standards against the qualification outcomes.

Guidelines for managing consistency are available and should be referred to on the NZQA website. Credit transfer and TEOs delivering programmes that lead to award of this qualification may recognition of prior transfer credit and recognise prior learning in accordance with their own credit learning recognition policies and procedures. arrangements

These policies and procedures, and information about associated fees, must be available to the applicant prior to enrolment.

To facilitate credit transfer, education organisations must clearly demonstrate the equivalency or comparability between each of the outcomes in the graduate profile, and the assessment components of their programmes.

Credit transfer will be automatic where standards on the Directory of Assessment Standards are used for assessment within programmes of study or training leading to this qualification.

Minimum standard The minimum standard of achievement required for the award of the of achievement and qualification will be the achievement of all graduate outcomes in the graduate standards for grade profile through successful completion of an approved programme. endorsements (where applicable) There are no grade endorsements for this qualification.

Qualification Reference 1939 Page 3 of 6 © New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2013 Prerequisites to Installation of renewable energy systems typically involves prescribed electrical meet regulatory work. body or legislative requirements (where applicable) This qualification is suitable for people who hold, or who are training towards meeting the requirements of, an appropriate class of registration (electrical installer, electrician, or higher class) with the Electrical Workers Registration Board.

Other conditions for TEOs arranging training or delivering programmes towards this qualification qualification must ensure that the training arranged and programmes of learning delivered, are kept up-to-date with regard to amendments to, and replacements of relevant legislation, regulations and Australia/New Zealand Standards (AS/NZS). Current standards can be accessed at http://standards.co.nz.

Current legislation and regulations can be accessed at http://legislation.govt.nz.

Programmes leading to this qualification must reflect current industry best practice.

Conditions relating to specific outcomes

Qualification Outcomes Conditions Mandatory (including indicative credit or Optional values for each outcome)

Install, commission, and Programme and assessment will include the Mandatory maintain photovoltaic (PV) knowledge and skills required to: arrays in accordance with - apply the requirements of AS/NZS 5033 relevant regulations and Installation and safety requirements for standards photovoltaic (PV) arrays (15 credits) - mount a PV array in compliance with relevant building code requirements and AS/NZS 1170.2 - perform commissioning tests and routine maintenance on PV arrays.

Set up and use data communications and data logging for a renewable energy generation system (5 credits)

Erect and dismantle pre- This outcome must be demonstrated through Mandatory fabricated frame scaffolding assessment against the following unit standard: 9184. (5 credits)

Qualification Reference 1939 Page 4 of 6 © New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2013 Grid-connect Systems Programme and assessment will include the Mandatory (Photovoltaic) strand: knowledge and skills required to: Install, commission, and - apply the requirements of the AS 4777 series, Grid maintain grid-connected connection of energy systems via inverters, to the photovoltaic systems in installation, commissioning, and maintenance of accordance with relevant grid-connected renewable energy systems regulations and standards - apply the requirements of AS/NZS 3000 to the (25 credits) installation, commissioning, and maintenance of grid-connected renewable energy systems - apply the requirements of the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010, Part 6 Connection of distributed generation, and Part 10 Metering Arrangements, to the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of grid-connected renewable energy systems.

Stand-alone Systems Programme and assessment will include the Mandatory (Photovoltaic) strand: knowledge and skills required to: Install, commission, and - know and apply the requirements of AS/NZS 4509, maintain stand-alone Stand-alone power systems, Part 1: Safety and photovoltaic systems in installation, and Part 2: System design, to the accordance with relevant installation, commissioning, testing, and regulations and standards maintenance of stand-alone renewable energy systems (25 credits) - apply the requirements of AS/NZS 3000 to the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of stand-alone renewable energy systems - apply the requirements of AS 4086 Secondary batteries for use with stand-alone power systems, Part 1: General requirements, and Part 2: Installation and Maintenance, to the installation of stand-alone renewable energy systems - install a generating set in accordance with the requirements of AS/NZS 3010 Electrical Installations – Generating sets. This condition may be met by assessment against the unit standard 27426.

Wind Energy Systems Programme and assessment will include the Mandatory endorsement (optional): knowledge and skills required to: Install, commission, and - apply the compliance requirements for installation maintain renewable energy of wind energy systems including: systems incorporating a wind o energy system AS/NZS 4509.1 Section 5: Renewable Energy Generators (10 credits) o requirements for the footings and tower with reference to AS/NZS 1170 o compliance with local body requirements.

Micro-hydro Systems Programme and assessment will include the Mandatory endorsement (optional): knowledge and skills required to: Install, commission, and - apply the compliance requirements for installation maintain renewable energy of micro-hydro systems including: systems incorporating a o micro-hydro generating AS/NZS 4509.1 Section 5: Renewable Energy system Generators

Qualification Reference 1939 Page 5 of 6 © New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2013 (10 credits) o compliance with local body requirements.

Transition information

Replacement This qualification and the New Zealand Certificate in Renewable Energy information System Design (Level 4) with strands in Grid-connect Systems (Photovoltaic) and Stand-alone Systems (Photovoltaic), and optional endorsements in Wind Energy Systems and Micro-hydro Systems [Ref: 1938] replaced the National Certificate in Renewable Energy Systems (Level 4) with strands in Design, Micro-hydro, Photovoltaic, and Wind Generation [Ref: 1694].

There are no existing programmes of training leading to the replaced qualification and no enrolled trainees. Transition arrangements between the replaced and new qualifications are not required. All new trainees will be enrolled into programmes leading to the award of the New Zealand qualifications.

Republication Information Version 1 of this qualification was republished June 2015 to update the Evidence requirements for managing consistency.