Field: Engineering and Related Technologies

Change report for the review of Infrastructure Piling New Zealand Qualification

Reviewed qualification

[Ref]	Version	Qualification title	Level	Credits
3966	1	New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure (Piling) (Level 4)	4	150

Review information

Qualification Developer	Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council
Reason for the review	Industry requested
Review date	December 2022
Outcome date	February 2023
Next review date	February 2028

Summary of review and consultation process

The qualification review was triggered early by the New Zealand Federation of Piling Specialists (FPSNZ) from industry feedback indicating the qualification coverage for the target group of learners should include both infrastructure and construction pilers.

Employers and industry representatives were consulted to address the issue and to ensure the qualification was relevant and fit for purpose.

Consultation documents were published on the Waihanga Ara Rau Workforce Development Council Website from September through to October 2022.

A Technical Advisory group with representatives from the piling industry considered the feedback at Advisory group meetings from September to November. Meetings were conducted online, and the recommendations informed the qualification review and amendments were made where appropriate. The wider Civil Advisory Group was consulted on 22 November for final feedback.

Main changes resulting from the review

New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure (Piling) (Level 4) [Ref: 3966] (Credits 150)

- Infrastructure was removed from the title of the qualification to enable both construction and infrastructure industry personnel to achieve the qualification.

- Strategic purpose statement and graduate profile outcomes were amended to ensure personnel in both construction and infrastructure industries who install piles can achieve the qualification;

- Education pathway was amended to include the New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Level 3) with optional strand in Plant Operation [Ref: 3856] and the New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Level 3) [Ref: 4440] as a pathway into this qualification.

- Credit totals were amended to respond to industry feedback on the notional hours of learning and assessment for graduate profile outcomes three and four.

- Evidence requirements for assuring consistency, and general conditions for the programme were updated to reflect NZQA requirements for listing.

Review outcome

Reference

Version

Reviewed qualification

Outcome category

New qualification details/version

(if applicable)

3966

New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure (Piling) (Level 4)

New Zealand Certificate in Piling (Level 4)

B-New version of qualification

3966-2

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
3966	1	New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure (Piling) (Level 4)	N/A	31 December 2026

*only required for outcome category C or D

Any additional information

It is the intention that no existing trainee should be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. Any person who considers they have been disadvantaged should contact the qualification developer:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

PO Box 445

Wellington 6140 

Telephone: 04 909 0174

Website: http://www.waihangaararau.nz/

Email: Qualifications@waihangaararau.nz