Field: Computing and Information Technology
Change report for the republication of Computing and Information Technology New Zealand Qualifications
Reviewed qualifications
Ref |
Version |
Title |
Level |
Credits |
2592 |
2 |
New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Intermediate User) (Level 3) |
3 |
60 |
2593 |
2 |
New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Advanced User) (Level 4) |
4 |
60 |
2594 |
2 |
New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (Level 4) |
4 |
60 |
2595 |
2 |
New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology (Level 5) |
5 |
60 |
2596 |
2 |
New Zealand Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support (Level 5) |
5 |
120 |
2597 |
2 |
New Zealand Diploma in Information Systems (Level 5) |
5 |
120 |
2598 |
2 |
New Zealand Diploma in Web Development and Design (Level 5) |
5 |
120 |
2599 |
3 |
New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Practitioner (Level 6) with strands in Server Administration, Network Administration, Information Technology Security, and Software Testing |
6 |
40 |
2603 |
2 |
New Zealand Diploma in Information Systems (Level 6) with strands in Business Analysis, User Experience, IT Project Management, Information Systems Innovation, and Data Analysis |
6 |
120 |
2604 |
2 |
New Zealand Diploma in Software Development (Level 6) |
6 |
240 |
Review information
Qualification Developer |
Toi Mai Workforce Development Council |
Reason for the review |
To extend last date for assessment of superseded versions of the qualifications |
Review date |
July 2023 |
Outcome date |
August 2023 |
Next review date |
October 2023 and May 2025 |
Summary of development/review and consultation process |
The extension of the last date for assessment (LDA) of version 1 (and version 2 for [Ref: 2599]) of the above qualifications has been undertaken following a request from and discussions with providers. This one-year extension of the last date for assessment is to allow providers time to update existing programmes leading to version 1 (and 2 as applicable) of the qualifications. This extension also enables providers to avoid duplication of effort for programme and resource redevelopment. |
Main changes resulting from the development/review process |
· The last date for assessment of the superseded versions of the qualifications, except [Ref: 2591], was extended from 31 December 2023 to 31 December 2025. · The Qualification Developer contact details were updated from NZQA National Qualifications Services to Toi Mai Workforce Development Council as required. |
Review outcome
Ref: |
Version |
Reviewed qualification |
Outcome category |
New qualification details/version (if applicable) |
2 |
New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Intermediate User) (Level 3) |
A-No change to qualification, new review date |
2592-2 |
|
2593 |
2 |
New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Advanced User) (Level 4) |
A-No change to qualification, new review date |
2593-2 |
2594 |
2 |
New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (Level 4) |
A-No change to qualification, new review date |
2594-2 |
2595 |
2 |
New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology (Level 5) |
A-No change to qualification, new review date |
2595-2 |
2596 |
2 |
New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Technical Support (Level 5) |
A-No change to qualification, new review date |
2596-2 |
2597 |
2 |
New Zealand Diploma in Information Systems (Level 5) |
A-No change to qualification, new review date |
2597-2 |
2598 |
2 |
New Zealand Diploma in Web Development and Design (Level 5) |
A-No change to qualification, new review date |
2598-2 |
2599 |
3 |
New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Practitioner (Level 6) with strands in Server Administration, Network Administration, Information Technology Security, and Software Testing |
A-No change to qualification, new review date |
2599-3 |
2603 |
2 |
New Zealand Diploma in Information Systems (Level 6) with strands in Business Analysis, User Experience, IT Project Management, Information Systems Innovation, and Data Analysis |
A-No change to qualification, new review date |
2603-2 |
2604 |
2 |
New Zealand Diploma in Software Development (Level 6) |
A-No change to qualification, new review date |
2604-2 |
Qualification review outcome categories
Outcome |
Result |
Category |
Minor changes to the qualification |
Qualification version number and ID (Ref) remain the same New review date is required |
A |
Moderate changes to the qualification |
New qualification version number ID (Ref) remains the same New review date is required |
B |
Significant changes to the qualification |
New replacement qualification with a new ID (Ref) The existing qualification will expire |
C |
The qualification is no longer required by industry |
The qualification will expire with no replacement |
D |
Transition information
Ref: |
Version |
Qualification title |
Last date of entry* |
Last date of assessment |
2592 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Intermediate User) (Level 3) |
N/A |
31 December 2025 |
2593 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Advanced User) (Level 4) |
N/A |
31 December 2025 |
2594 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (Level 4) |
N/A |
31 December 2025 |
2595 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology (Level 5) |
N/A |
31 December 2025 |
2596 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Technical Support (Level 5) |
N/A |
31 December 2025 |
2597 |
1 |
New Zealand Diploma in Information Systems (Level 5) |
N/A |
31 December 2025 |
2598 |
1 |
New Zealand Diploma in Web Development and Design (Level 5) |
N/A |
31 December 2025 |
2599 |
2 |
New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Practitioner (Level 6) with strands in Server Administration, Network Administration, Information Technology Security, and Software Testing |
N/A |
31 December 2025 |
2603 |
1 |
New Zealand Diploma in Information Systems (Level 6) with strands in Business Analysis, User Experience, IT Project Management, Information Systems Innovation, and Data Analysis |
N/A |
31 December 2025 |
2604 |
1 |
New Zealand Diploma in Software Development (Level 6) |
N/A |
31 December 2025 |
*only required for outcome category C or D
Any additional information
It is the intention of Toi Mai Workforce Development Council that no existing learner should be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. Any person who considers they have been disadvantaged may contact the Qualification Developer: Toi Workforce Development Council PO Box 445 Wellington 6140
Phone: 04 909 0306 Email: qualifications@toimai.nz Website: www.toimai.nz |