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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.

Review update

We’re pleased to share that the 5-year review of the Wind Farm Maintenance qualifications (Level 3 and Level 4 Certificates) is progressing well. Our Technical Advisory Group has provided valuable feedback through constructive discussions, identifying key issues and recommendations that are now included in our broader industry consultation survey.

We want to hear from you!

Option 1: Complete our survey – closes 21 November 2025 | Takes 10-15 minutes

Option 2: Submit a written response
Email your feedback to [email protected] by 21 November 2025

Option 3: One-on-one discussion
Prefer a chat? Contact Magda van der Walt to arrange a phone conversation:
📧 [email protected]

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:

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

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

Last updated: November 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 (completed)
  • 16 October:  Technical Advisory Group Workshop 1 (completed)
  • 30 October: Technical Advisory Group Workshop 2 (completed)
  • 10 – 21 November: Industry consultation (underway)
  • 28 November: Submission to NZQA.