Electrotechnology Curriculum Framework – Performance Band descriptions

The typical examination performance in this band:

Band 6

Consistently and correctly communicates using precise industry terminology, in a manner appropriate to the audience and situation.
Demonstrates a thorough understanding and application of the performance required in using electrotechnology components and equipment.
Applies an in-depth knowledge and understanding relevant to specific units of competency.
Consistently and reliably applies the skills required to solve problems in extra-low voltage single path and multiple path d.c. circuits.
Demonstrates an extensive understanding of the application of OHS practices as they apply to the electrotechnology industry.
Exhibits a comprehensive understanding of carrying out routine work activities in an electrotechnology environment.
Demonstrates critical judgement and sound reasoning to select, organise, synthesise and evaluate relevant information from a variety of sources.

Communicates, using specific industry terminology, in a manner appropriate to the audience and situation.
Demonstrates a detailed understanding and application of the performance required in using electrotechnology components and equipment.
Demonstrates a detailed knowledge and understanding relevant to specific units of competency.
Demonstrates a detailed ability to solve problems in extra-low voltage single path and multiple path d.c. circuits.
Demonstrates an understanding of the application of OHS practices as they apply to the electrotechnology industry.
Exhibits a thorough understanding of carrying out routine work activities in an electrotechnology environment.
Demonstrates accomplished judgement and reasoning to select, organise and evaluate relevant information from a variety of sources.

Communicates, using industry terminology, in a manner appropriate to the workplace.
Demonstrates a sound understanding and application of the performance required in using electrotechnology components and equipment.
Demonstrates a sound knowledge and understanding relevant to specific units of competency.
Demonstrates a basic ability to solve problems in extra-low voltage single path and multiple path d.c. circuits.
Demonstrates a basic understanding of the application of OHS practices as they apply to the electrotechnology industry.
Exhibits a general understanding of carrying out routine work activities in an electrotechnology environment.
Frames written responses in a descriptive manner.

Communicates using basic industry terminology.
Demonstrates an understanding of the performance required in using electrotechnology components and equipment.
Demonstrates a basic knowledge and understanding relevant to specific units of competency.
Demonstrates a limited ability to solve problems in extra-low voltage single path and multiple path d.c. circuits.
Demonstrates a limited understanding of the application of OHS practices as they apply to the electrotechnology industry.
Exhibits a basic understanding of carrying out routine work activities in an electrotechnology environment.
Frames written responses using generalisations.

Communicates using non-industry specific terms.
Demonstrates a superficial understanding of the performance required in using electrotechnology components and equipment.
Demonstrates a limited knowledge and understanding relevant to specific units of competency.
Demonstrates a limited ability to solve basic problems in extra-low voltage single path and multiple path d.c. circuits.
Displays an elementary understanding of the application of OHS practices as they apply to the electrotechnology industry.
Exhibits some understanding of carrying out routine work activities in an electrotechnology environment.
Frames written responses using unsupported generalisations.