Field: Manufacturing

Change report for Pulp and Paper Manufacturing Qualifications

Reviewed qualifications

Ref	Version	Qualification Title (Level)	Credits
2320	2	New Zealand Certificate in Pulp and Paper Manufacturing (Level 4)	120
2319	2	New Zealand Certificate in Pulp and Paper Manufacturing (Level 3)	70

Review information

Qualification Developer	Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Reason for the review	Scheduled 5 yearly review
Review date	August 2023
Outcome date	October 2023
Next review date	31 December 2028

Summary of development/review and consultation process

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council has completed a scheduled review of the New Zealand Certificate in Pulp and Paper Manufacturing (Level 4) [Ref: 2320]. Consultation took place between April 2022 – August 2023 with representatives of the pulp and paper industry; employers, and Te Pūkenga the sole provider of this qualification. Regular online meetings were conducted to discuss industry training needs and identify any skills gaps, and to ensure that the qualification was fit for purpose. Smaller technical advisory groups (TAG) were formed from specialised areas within pulp and paper manufacturing, such as Mechanical Pulping, Kraft Pulping, Paper Making.

The qualification advisory group (QAG) sought to better align the New Zealand Certificate in Pulp and Paper Manufacturing (Level 4) to current industry practices and to allow for site/organisation specific content, with knowledge and skills specific for those producing paper products and those producing pulp products. Strands were agreed upon to be added to the qualification; Pulp Manufacturing and Paper Manufacturing to reflect this. At the time of the review there is one mill operating in Aotearoa New Zealand that produces both pulp and paper and learners would not be able to be awarded both pulp and paper manufacturing.

Therefore, the New Zealand Certificate in Pulp and Paper Manufacturing (Level 4) [Ref: 2320] will be expired and replaced by the New Zealand Certificate in Wood Fibre Processing, with strands in Pulp Manufacturing and Paper Manufacturing (Level 4) [Ref: 4909].

New Zealand Certificate in Pulp and Paper Manufacturing Level 3 [Ref: 2319] was last reviewed in 2021, during consultation there was an expressed desire to align the review dates with both qualifications. With the replacement of the Level 4 qualification, the Level 3 qualification needed educational pathway amended to include the new qualification [Ref: 4909].

Main changes resulting from the development/review process

New Zealand Certificate in Pulp and Paper Manufacturing (Level 4) [Ref: 2320]

· This qualification will be expired and replaced with a new qualification; New Zealand Certificate in Wood Fibre Processing, with strands in Pulp Manufacturing and Paper Manufacturing (Level 4).

· Transition information included.

· Standard setting body updated from Competenz to Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council.

New Zealand Certificate in Pulp and Paper Manufacturing (Level 3) [Ref: 2319]

· The purpose statement updated.

· Review date was updated to 31 December 2028.

· Education pathway updated to include pathway to New Zealand Certificate in Wood Fibre Processing, with strands in Pulp Manufacturing and Paper Manufacturing (Level 4) [Ref: 4909].

· Employment pathway updated to include cultural and community pathway.

· Other requirements updated to include Health and Safety at Work (Major Hazard Facilities) Regulations 2016.

· General conditions updated to include Mātauranga Māori and programme endorsement details.

· Standard setting body updated from Competenz to Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council.

· Transition information for version 2 included.

Review outcome

Ref:

Version

Reviewed qualification

Outcome category

New qualification details/version

(if applicable)

2320

New Zealand Certificate in Pulp and Paper Manufacturing (Level 4)

New Zealand Certificate in Wood Fibre Processing, with strands in Pulp Manufacturing and Paper Manufacturing (Level 4).

C-New replacement qualification

2320-3

to expire

4909-1

new

2319

New Zealand Certificate in Pulp and Paper Manufacturing (Level 3).

B-New version of qualification

2319 - 3

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 (Level)	Last date of entry*	Last date of assessment
2320	2	New Zealand Certificate in Pulp and Paper Manufacturing (Level 4)	31/12/2025	31/12/2027
2319	2	New Zealand Certificate in Pulp and Paper Manufacturing (Level 3)	N/A	31/12/2025

*only required for outcome category C or D

Any additional information

It is not intended that any existing candidate be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements; however, anyone who feels they have been disadvantaged can appeal to:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

PO Box 445
Wellington 6140

Phone: 04 909 0255

Email: qualifications@hangaarorau.nz

Website: www.hangaarorau.nz