What is a Micro-Credential?
A micro-credential is a short, focused course or certification that recognises a specific skill, competency, or area of knowledge.
Unlike full qualifications (like diplomas or degrees), micro-credentials are:
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Smaller in scope – usually covering a narrow, practical skill or topic.
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Flexible – often delivered online, in-person, or in blended formats, and completed in weeks rather than years.
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Stackable – some can be combined with others to contribute towards larger qualifications.
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Industry-aligned – typically designed in partnership with employers or industry bodies to meet current workforce needs.
They’re useful for upskilling, reskilling, or demonstrating competence in a specific area without committing to a long study programme.
Working at Heights Micro-credential
The Working at Height in an Electrical Environment (L3) (Micro-credential) consists of valuable NZQA unit standards that are in high demand byemployers in Electricity, Telecommunications and related industries. Thisprogramme was designed specifically for ākonga who work in the electricitysupply industry or anyone who needs to work at height in an electricalenvironment as well as the lifesaving skill of being able to rescue someonewho is in need from an electrical structure.
High Voltage Switching Micro Credential
This programme is to provide the electricity supply industry with people who havesufficient knowledge, practical skills, and experience carry out High VoltageSwitching. The High Voltage Switching (L4) (Micro-credential) offers comprehensivetraining encompassing both theoretical and practical knowledge essential for highvoltage switching. Participants gain an understanding of hazards, including correctPPE, safe practices, and are able to carry out switching operations. The coursecovers all the outcomes in the specified unit standards to the ensure acomprehensive industry-aligned course.
Distribution Network Fault Resolution Micro Credential
With the removal of the endorsed Line Mechanic qualification by the Electrical Workers Registration Board in September 2024, a gap has emerged in demonstrating competency for key tasks such as Point of Entry (PoE) work and main meter board installations. This micro-credential addresses that gap by providing training and assessment against Unit Standards 30111, 30112, and 30113. It offers a credible competency framework for industry and ensures electrical workers are trained to carry out these essential tasks to consistent, nationally recognised standards.