National Certificate in Industrial Measurement and Control ... - NZQA

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National Certificate in Industrial Measurement and Control (Level 4) 

Level 4 

Credits 228 

Purpose 

This qualification is for technicians working in the industrial measurement and control 

environment. Though this is a stand-alone qualification, it is frequently taken in 

conjunction with an electrical apprenticeship. 

The qualification builds on the fundamental electrical theory and safety practices contained 

in the National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Level 2) [Ref: 0174] and incorporates 

skills and knowledge in the following areas: 

• safe work practices 

• electronics 

• industrial measurement and control theory 

• application of theory in practical work situations 

• writing short reports 

• a range of electives to suit individual work experience. 

Candidates pursuing this qualification apart from an electrical apprenticeship should note 

that it may be a legal requirement for them to obtain registration as an electrician or 

electrical service technician with the Electrical Workers Registration Board, depending on 

the nature of their work. 

The qualification has some credits in common with the National Certificates in Electrical 

Engineering (Level 3) [Ref: 0223] and the National Certificate in Electrical Engineering 

(Electrician for Registration) (Level 4) [Ref: 1195]. 

Holders of this qualification may progress to the National Certificate in Industrial 

Measurement and Control (Level 5) [Ref: 0976], or to the National Diploma in Engineering 

(Electrotechnology) (Level 6) [Ref: 1313]. 

Special Notes 

Recommended for entry 

It is recommended that candidates first attain the National Certificate in Electrical 

Engineering (Level 2) [Ref: 0174], or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills. 

Recognition of prior learning 

Applications for recognition of prior learning, supported by appropriate documentation, 

should be made either to ElectroTechnology Industry Training Organisation or to 

accredited training providers. 

ElectroTechnology Industry Training Organisation 

SSB Code 100401 

© New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2008


Credit Range 

Compulsory 

Elective 

Level 2 credits 9 - 

Level 3 credits 136 0-13 

Level 4 credits 63 7-20 

Minimum totals 208 20 

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 

http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/acrp/index.html. 

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 

• Compulsory standards 

• Elective – A minimum of 20 credits as specified 

Detailed Requirements 

Compulsory 

The following standards are required 

Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Core Electrical 

ID Title Level Credit 

1178 Follow safe practices in an electrical workplace 2 3 

5926 Demonstrate knowledge of programmable logic 

controllers (PLCs) 

15849 Perform manual soldering and de-soldering procedures 

for electrotechnology work 

4 5 

2 2 

Engineering and Technology > Electrical Engineering > Electrical Equipment in Hazardous 

Areas 


17054 Report on the integrity of explosion-protected electrical 

equipment in hazardous areas 

3 2 





Engineering and Technology > Electronic Engineering > Core Electronics 


5934 Prevent electrostatic damage to electronic components 2 1 

8195 Test and select batteries used in electronic 

3 3 

applications, and select suitable chargers 

20432 Demonstrate and apply introductory knowledge of 3 7 

digital electronics for technicians 

20433 Demonstrate and apply introductory knowledge of 3 7 

analogue electronics for technicians 

20615 Use electronic test equipment 3 6 

24885 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of A/D and D/A 

conversion 

3 3 

Engineering and Technology > Electronic Engineering > Electronic Installation and 

Maintenance 


8191 Demonstrate systematic and logical fault finding 

techniques in electronic products or systems 

3 6 

Engineering and Technology > Industrial Measurement and Control > Industrial 

Measurement and Control - Maintenance 


2631 Maintain pressure measurement devices 3 10 

2633 Maintain level measurement devices used in industry 3 10 

2635 Maintain temperature measurement devices used in 3 10 

industry 

2637 Maintain flow measurement devices used in industry 3 10 

2640 Maintain control valve actuators and positioners 3 5 

2667 Install and service pneumatic or electro-pneumatic 3 5 

equipment 

4357 Tune or adjust a plant control loop 4 2 

9180 Install or replace, test, and commission industrial 

instrumentation 

4 10 


Measurement and Control - Theory 


2630 Demonstrate knowledge of pressure measurement 

systems used in industry 

2632 Demonstrate knowledge of level measurement systems 

used in industry 

3 6 

3 4 






2634 Demonstrate knowledge of temperature measurement 3 5 

systems used in industry 

2636 Demonstrate knowledge of flow measurement systems 3 6 


2638 Demonstrate knowledge of control valves, actuators, 3 4 

and positioners 

2641 Demonstrate knowledge of analytical measurement 4 6 

systems 

2649 Demonstrate knowledge of signal conditioning 

4 3 

equipment, recorders, and alarm modules 

2653 Demonstrate knowledge of strain gauges and weighing 3 2 

systems 

2654 Demonstrate knowledge of on/off and proportional 4 8 

integral derivative mode control theory and controllers 

2655 Tune control loops 4 6 

2659 Demonstrate knowledge of transducers and their 3 5 

applications in industrial measurement 

2660 Demonstrate knowledge of advanced control loop 4 3 

methods 

2661 Configure and tune advanced control loops 4 4 

2662 Demonstrate knowledge of distributed control systems 4 2 

2663 Demonstrate knowledge of hydraulic control equipment 


2665 Demonstrate knowledge of instrumentation calibration 

terminology and standards 

2666 Demonstrate knowledge of pneumatic control 

equipment used in industry 

2668 Demonstrate knowledge of flame, gas, smoke, and heat 

detectors 

24886 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of electronic 

configurable (smart) instruments and loops used in 

industry 

24887 Demonstrate knowledge of electronic variable speed 

drives 

24888 Prepare and interpret diagrams for instrumentation and 

control systems 

24889 Demonstrate knowledge of industrial instrumentation 

installation 

3 4 

3 3 

3 4 

3 2 

4 3 

4 3 

3 3 

4 8 

Health > Occupational Health and Safety > Occupational Health and Safety Practice 


17602 Apply hazard identification and risk assessment 

procedures in the workplace 

3 4 





Humanities > Communication Skills > Writing 


3492 Write a short report 2 3 

Elective 

A minimum of 20 credits 


Measurement and Control - Maintenance 


2639 Maintain and service control valves in accordance with 3 10 

industry requirements 

2642 Maintain a pH measuring system for chemical analysis 4 4 

2643 Maintain a conductivity measuring system 4 4 

2644 Maintain a dissolved oxygen measuring system 4 4 

2645 Maintain a consistency or a viscosity measuring system 4 4 

2646 Maintain analytical monitoring equipment 4 4 

2647 Maintain humidity or dewpoint monitoring equipment 4 4 

2648 Maintain and calibrate density monitoring equipment 4 4 

2657 Maintain pneumatic controllers 4 5 

2664 Maintain hydraulic or electro-hydraulic equipment 3 3 

4356 Maintain chromatographs 4 4 

24884 Maintain conditioning modules and electronic or 

microprocessor based controllers 

4 6 

Transition Arrangements 

Version 3 

Version 3 of the qualification was issued following the review of the Industrial 

Measurement and Control standards by the industry and other stakeholders. The review 

reflected the experience of several years of training, assessment, and industry experience. 

It also took into account the anticipated future skill requirements of the industry. 

Changes to structure and content 

• standard 15861 removed 

• standards 17602, 20615, and 24888 replaced standards 497, 8199, 8196, and 8194 

respectively 

• standard 17054 substituted for standards 5929 and 5930 

• standard 20433 substituted for standards 8190 and 8201 

• standard 20432 and 24885 substituted for standards 8192, 8193, and 8194 





• standard 24884 replaced standards 2651 and 2656 

• standard 24886 replaced standards 2650 and 2652 

• standard 24887 and 24889 added to the compulsory section 

• credit value changed from 223 to 228. 

For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website. 

This qualification contains standards that replace, or are substitutes, for earlier standards. 

For the purposes of this qualification, people who have gained credit for the expiring 

standards are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the replacement standards – 

see table below. 

Credit for 

Exempt from 

497 17602 

2650, 2652 24886 

2651, 2656 24884 

5929, 5930 17054 

8190, 8201 20433 

8192, 8193, 8194 20432, 24885 

8196 24888 

8199 20615 

From the date of registration, all new candidates will be enrolled in programmes leading to 

version 3 of the qualification. 

Candidates may either complete the requirements of version 2 or transfer to version 3. 

It is not intended that anyone be disadvantaged by this review, and the above 

arrangements have been designed for a smooth transition. However, anyone who feels 

they have been disadvantaged may appeal to the ElectroTechnology Industry Training 

Organisation at the address below. 

Previous versions of the qualification 

Version 2 of the qualification was issued after a review of version 1, which had been 

registered for nearly four years. The review before the qualification’s expiry date was 

necessitated by a review of the standards in the Industrial Measurement and Control 

subfield. Changes to structure and content included: standards 1278 and 1279 replaced 

by 3492; Electrical service technician standards 10933-10940; standard 1980; standard 

5936 replaced by standards 5934 and 15849; expiring standard 2658 replaced by 5926; 

standard 1210 replaced by 15861; elective standard 8218 removed; standard 5930 added 

to the elective section; standard 497 added to the compulsory section; credit total 

increased from 211 to 223. 





Version 1 of the qualification replaced the Trade Certificate in Industrial Instrumentation. 

The last Industrial Instrumentation trade examinations were held in November 1998, and 

final date for the award of Trade Certificate was 31 December 2002. The Trade 

Certificates in Industrial Instrumentation will continue to be recognised by industry and 

there is no need to convert those qualifications to a National Certificate in Industrial 

Measurement and Control (Level 4). 

NQF Registration Information 

Process Version Date Last Date for Assessment 

Registration 1 November 1997 December 2005 

Review 2 September 2001 December 2011 

Review 3 August 2008 N/A 

Standard Setting Body 


FREEPOST 5164 

PO Box 24 469 

ROYAL OAK 

Auckland 

Telephone 09 525 2590 

Email connect@etito.co.nz 

Planned Review 

Any person or organisation may contribute to the review of this qualification by sending 

feedback to the standard setting body at the above address. 

Next Review 2013 

Other standard setting bodies whose standards are included in the 

qualification 

New Zealand Industry Training Organisation 

NZQA 

Certification 

This certificate will display the logos of NZQA, the ElectroTechnology Industry Training 

Organisation and the accredited organisation. 





Classification 

This qualification is classified according to the NQF classification system and the 

New Zealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED) system as specified below. 

NQF Classification 

NZSCED 

Code Description Code Description 

269 Engineering and Technology > 

Industrial Measurement and 

Control 

031399 Engineering and Related 

Technologies > Electrical and 

Electronic Engineering and 

Technology > Electrical and 

Electronic Engineering and 

Technology not elsewhere 

classified 

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.

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