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Wind Farm Maintenance Qualification Review

Qualification and standard review

We’re conducting a scheduled review of the New Zealand Certificates in Wind Farm Maintenance qualifications and associated standards.  This project commenced in September 2025 and is due for completion in November 2025.

What’s happening? 

  • Review of these qualifications to ensure they continue meeting industry needs and remain fit-for-purpose. 
  • Review of associated unit standards to ensure they continue meeting industry needs and remain fit-for-purpose. 

Qualifications under review: 

Last updated: October 2025 

Level 3 unit standards under review 

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 under review 

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 

 

Key milestones 

  • September – October:  Stakeholder engagement and establish Technical Advisory Group 
  • Mid-October:  Technical Advisory Group Workshop 1 
  • Late-October: Technical Advisory Group Workshop 2 
  • 10 – 21 November: Industry consultation 
  • 28 November: Submission to NZQA 

How to get involved

Join our Technical Advisory Group

We’re seeking industry experts to join our Technical Advisory Group, including: 

  • Employers: Wind farm operators and electricity generators 
  • Training providers: Organisations delivering wind energy training 
  • Equipment suppliers: Turbine manufacturers and maintenance specialists 
  • Industry bodies: Professional associations and regulatory bodies 
  • Government agencies: Policy and regulatory representatives 

Time commitment includes:  

  • Workshop 1 (mid-October) Participate in a 2 hour workshop 
  • Workshop 2 (late-October) Participate in a 2 hour workshop 
  • If required (3 Nov) Additional meeting if needed (45 minutes)  
  • If required (24 Nov) Additional meeting if needed (45 minutes)  
  • Other (Oct – Nov) Occasional email updates and feedback requests 

Want to get involved?

Broader Industry Consultation 

Following our workshops, we’ll open a 2-week consultation period for anyone in the wind energy sector to provide written feedback on: 

  • Qualification effectiveness and relevance 
  • Industry skill requirements 
  • Future workforce needs 
  • Pathway functionality 

Period: 10 – 21 November  

Email Magda van der Walt to register for consultation updates.