Field: Engineering and Related Technologies,
Process and Resources Engineering
Reviewed qualification
Reference |
Version |
Qualification title |
Level |
Credits |
2917 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Primary Products Food Processing (Level 3) with strands in Laboratory Skills, Environmental Systems, and Product Quality Implementation |
3 |
40 |
2918 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Primary Products Food Processing (Level 4) with strands in Laboratory Skills, Environmental Systems, and Product Quality Auditing |
4 |
45-55 |
Review information
Qualification Developer |
Primary Industry Training Organisation |
Reason for the review |
Scheduled review |
Review date |
July 2020 |
Outcome date |
February 2021 |
Next review date |
February 2026 |
Summary of review and consultation process |
Expressions of interest were sought in June 2020. The External Working Group (EWG) comprising key primary products food processing industry personnel had the responsibility of contributing their expertise to qualification updates as well as liaising with their networks on findings over the duration of the review. EWG meetings to review the qualifications were held between August and September 2020 via Skype, to ensure that the reviewed qualifications met the current and future needs of the Primary Products Food Processing industries. EWG members contributed their expertise to qualification updates and liaised with their networks on qualification changes over the duration of the review. Follow up discussions were carried via Skype meetings and final drafts were sent out by email for wider consultation in October 2020. Agreement of qualification content was reached; and stakeholder attestation was affirmed. The recommendations of the EWG were that the current qualifications needed some minor updates with amendments to graduate profile outcomes to meet industry requirements. The Primary ITO qualification lead is confident that members within the EWG, their roles held within their respective organisations, and the wider consultation process provides an appropriate level of feedback to assess stakeholder opinion, and that the changes made to qualifications reflect current industry requirements both now and over the next five years. |
Main changes resulting from the review |
Summary of changes to both qualifications: - Qualification template updated - Strategic purpose statement updated to reflect graduate training pathways - Employment pathways updated to include other processing industries - General conditions updated to better meet current industry criteria - Version information updated Specific Changes: New Zealand Certificate in Primary Products Food Processing (Level 3) with strands in Laboratory Skills, Environmental Systems, and Product Quality Implementation [Ref: 2917] · GPO 2 reworded to reflect improved teamwork and communication · GPO 3 updated to include sampling and/or analysis, as this is what a trainee will do · GPO 4 updated to include data input and audit checks to reflect what the entry level trainee will be required to do · GPO 5 updated to include basic product quality management, using quality management tools and data collection New Zealand Certificate in Primary Products Food Processing (Level 4) with strands in Laboratory Skills, Environmental Systems, and Product Quality Auditing [Ref: 2918] · GPO 1 reworded to reflect industries needs · GPO 2 reworded to carry out and monitor as this is what industry expects of a level 4 graduate · GPO 3, 4 and 5 updated, as trainee will be expected to plan, prepare as well as carry out the laboratory activities, advanced environmental systems requirements, and products certification |
Review outcome
Reference |
Version |
Reviewed qualification |
Outcome category |
New qualification details/version (if applicable) |
2917 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Primary Products Food Processing (Level 3) with strands in Laboratory Skills, Environmental Systems, and Product Quality Implementation |
B-New version of qualification |
2917-2 |
2918 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Primary Products Food Processing (Level 4) with strands in Laboratory Skills, Environmental Systems, and Product Quality Auditing |
B-New version of qualification |
2918-2 |
Qualification Review outcome categories
Outcome |
Result |
Category |
No changes are identified to the qualification |
Qualification version number and NZQF ID remain the same. New review date is required. |
A |
Minor changes are identified to the qualification |
New version of qualification is required (NZQF ID remains the same). New review date is required. |
B |
Significant changes are required to the qualification |
New replacement qualification is required with a new NZQF ID. The existing qualification will expire. |
C |
The qualification is no longer required by industry |
The qualification will expire with no replacement. |
D |
Transition information
Reference |
Version |
Qualification title |
Last date of entry |
Last date of assessment |
2917 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Primary Products Food Processing (Level 3) with strands in Laboratory Skills, Environmental Systems, and Product Quality Implementation |
N/A |
31/12/2022 |
2918 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Primary Products Food Processing (Level 4) with strands in Laboratory Skills, Environmental Systems, and Product Quality Auditing |
N/A |
31/12/2022 |
*only required for outcome category C or D
Any additional information
It is the intention of Primary ITO that no existing trainee should be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. Any person who considers they have been disadvantaged by these transition arrangements may appeal to Primary ITO at the address below. Appeals will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Primary ITO PO Box 10-383 The Terrace Wellington 6143
Email: standards@primaryito.ac.nz Phone: (04) 801-9616
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