Field: Psychology

Change report for the review of Psychology New Zealand Qualifications

Reviewed qualifications

[Ref]	Version	Qualification title	Level	Credits
3515	1	New Zealand Diploma in Psychology	5	120
3516	1	New Zealand Diploma in Organisational Psychology	6	120
3517	1	New Zealand Diploma in Child and Adolescent Psychology	6	120

Review information

Qualification Developer	Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Reason for the review	Scheduled 5-year review
Review date	31 December 2021
Outcome date	August 2023
Next review date	August 2028

Summary of review and consultation process

1. Information on qualifications collated:

          Information on the suite of qualifications was gathered, including uptake data.

2. Stakeholder profile confirmed:

          A list of stakeholders was created, and all were invited to participate in the review.

3. Survey prepared:

          Survey questions were prepared by the Steering Group and the survey was set up online.

4. Survey administered:

All stakeholders were invited to provide their feedback on each of the qualifications.

The following aspects of each of the qualifications were reviewed:

a. The adequacy of the current qualification in terms of meeting the needs of the stakeholders.

b. The appropriateness of the Strategic Purpose Statement as a reflection of the nature and intended purpose for the qualification.

c. The suitability of the Graduate Profile Outcomes and how well they reflect the Strategic Purpose Statement for the qualification.

d. The need for any changes necessary to the Education Pathway.

e. The need for any changes necessary to the Employment Pathway.

f. The adequacy and relevance of the General Conditions for programmes leading to the qualification.

5. Feedback report written and analysed:

The feedback was reviewed by the Quality and Academic Development team at Open Polytechnic and recommendations were made.

6. Post-survey consultation report written and administered:

A consultation report/form was created to communicate to stakeholders the qualification developer’s response and/or proposed actions and to invite further comments.

7. Post-survey feedback analysed:

The post-survey consultation feedback was reviewed by the Quality and Academic Development team at Open Polytechnic, and final decisions for amendments to the qualifications were made.

8. Outcomes reported to all stakeholders:

The outcomes of the qualifications review were reported to stakeholders via email.

Main changes resulting from the review

Qualification Developer status and associated responsibilities for all qualifications has been transferred from Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology Trading as Open Polytechnic, to Toitū te Waiora - Community, Health, Education, and Social Services Workforce Development Council. This transfer reflects the intent of the Reform of Vocational Education (RoVE).

Specific changes to details of each qualification as follows:

New Zealand Diploma in Psychology (Level 5) [Ref: 3515], minor changes to:

· Education and Employment Pathway statement

· Qualification Award details

· Evidence Requirements for Assuring Consistency

· General Conditions

New Zealand Diploma in Organisational Psychology (Level 6) [Ref: 3516], minor changes to:

· Strategic Purpose Statement

· Graduate Profile Outcome 4

· Education and Employment Pathway statements

· Qualification Award details

· Evidence Requirements for Assuring Consistency

· General Conditions

New Zealand Diploma in Child and Adolescent Psychology (Level 6) [Ref: 3517], minor changes to:

· Graduate Profile Outcome 6

· Education and Employment Pathway statements

· Qualification Award details

· Evidence Requirements for Assuring Consistency

· General Conditions

Review outcome

Reference	Version	Reviewed qualification	Outcome category	New qualification details/version (if applicable)
3515	1	New Zealand Diploma in Psychology (Level 5)	B-New version of qualification	3515-2
3516	1	New Zealand Diploma in Organisational Psychology (Level 6)	B-New version of qualification	3516-2
3517	1	New Zealand Diploma in Child and Adolescent Psychology (Level 6)	B-New version of qualification	3517-2

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
3515	1	New Zealand Diploma in Psychology (Level 5)	N/A	31/12/2025
3516	1	New Zealand Diploma in Organisational Psychology (Level 6)	N/A	31/12/2025
3517	1	New Zealand Diploma in Child and Adolescent Psychology (Level 6)	N/A	31/12/2025

*only required for outcome category C or D

Any additional information

It is intended that no person be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements.  Any person who considers they have been disadvantaged by these transition arrangements may appeal to Toitu te Waiora Workforce Development Council at the address below.

Appeals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Toitu te Waiora Workforce Development Council

PO Box 445

Wellington 6140

Email: qualifications@toitutewaiora.nz

Web: www.ToitūteWaiora.nz