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To extend last date for assessment of superseded versions of the qualifications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·      The last date for assessment of the superseded versions of the qualifications, except [Ref: 2591], was extended from 31 December 2023 to 31 December 2025.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)

2592

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