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The Waihanga Ara Rau Workforce Development Council will be closing operations from 19 December, and disestablished from 31 December 2025. The Energy and Infrastructure Industry Skills Board; Construction and Specialist Trades Industry Skills Board; Electrotechnology and Information Technology Industry Skills Board will pick up its functions.

Wind Farm Maintenance Qualification Review

Qualification and standard review

A scheduled review of the New Zealand Certificates in Wind Farm Maintenance qualifications and associated standards has been completed and was submitted to NZQA for approval in December 2025.

This project transitioned to the Energy and Infrastructure Industry Skills Board to respond to any requests for further information and update stakeholders.

Our Technical Advisory Group provided valuable feedback through constructive discussions, identifying key issues and recommendations and conducted an industry consultation survey.

Qualifications Reviewed:

New Zealand Certificate in Wind Farm Maintenance (Level 3) [Ref: 4261]

New Zealand Certificate in Wind Farm Maintenance (Level 4) [Ref: 3793]

Level 3 unit standards reviewed

Number Title Level Credit
32390 Demonstrate knowledge of safety rules in a wind farm environment 3 5
32391 Demonstrate knowledge of electrical systems in a wind turbine 3 5
32392 Demonstrate knowledge of mechanical systems in a wind turbine 3 5
32393 Demonstrate knowledge of hydraulic systems in a wind turbine 3 5
32394 Maintain electrical systems in a wind turbine 3 15
32395 Maintain mechanical and hydraulic systems in a wind turbine 3 20

 

Level 4 unit standards reviewed 

Number Title Level Credit
32401 Demonstrate knowledge of wind turbine systems, and process safety in a wind farm environment (Level 4, 15 credits) 4 15
32396 Demonstrate knowledge of procedures for the installation of a wind turbine (Level 4, 10 credits) 4 10
32397 Diagnose and repair faults in an electrical system used in wind turbines (Level 4, 15 credits) 4 15
32398 Diagnose and repair faults in mechanical and hydraulic systems used in wind turbines (Level 4, 20 credits) 4 20
32399 Demonstrate knowledge of maintenance and reliability of wind turbines (Level 4, 10 credits) 4 10
32400 Demonstrate knowledge of faults, fault diagnosis and testing in wind turbines (Level 4, 10 credits) 4 10