Field: Information Technology and Engineering
Review of NZQF (Offshore only) New Zealand Qualifications
Reviewed qualifications
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Ref |
Version |
Qualification Title (Level) |
Credits |
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3715 |
1 |
NZQF Diploma in Computer Applications (Level 6) |
120 |
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3716 |
1 |
NZQF Diploma in Networking (Level 6) |
120 |
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3717 |
1 |
NZQF Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) |
120 |
Review information
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Qualification Developer |
Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology trading as Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec) |
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Reason for the review |
Scheduled 5-year qualification review |
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Review date |
December 2022 |
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Outcome date |
March 2024 |
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Next review date |
December 2029 |
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Summary of review and consultation process |
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Discussions took place with key stakeholders, including Jinhua Polytechnic (China) and representatives from Te Pūkenga trading as Waikato Institute of Technology Wintec. It was the view of the stakeholders that the graduate profile outcomes and the qualification requirements remain appropriate and facilitate relevant and current delivery. |
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Main changes resulting from the review process |
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The main changes to the qualifications are: · New review date of 31 December 2029 · Inclusion of transition information for superseded versions · Inclusion of ‘in China’ into the Employment Pathway. NZQF Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) [Ref: 3717] · Updating the professional body from Institution of Professional Engineering of NZ (IPENZ) to Engineering New Zealand |
Review outcome
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Ref: |
Version |
Reviewed qualification |
Outcome category |
New qualification details/version (if applicable) |
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3715 |
1 |
NZQF Diploma in Computer Applications (Level 6) |
B-New version of qualification |
3715-2 |
|
3716 |
1 |
NZQF Diploma in Networking (Level 6) |
B-New version of qualification |
3716-2 |
|
3717 |
1 |
NZQF Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) |
B-New version of qualification |
3717-2 |
Qualification review outcome categories
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Outcome |
Result |
Category |
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Minor changes to the qualification |
Qualification version number and ID (Ref) remain the same New review date is required |
A |
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Moderate changes to the qualification |
New qualification version number ID (Ref) remains the same New review date is required |
B |
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Significant changes to the qualification |
New replacement qualification with a new ID (Ref) The existing qualification will expire |
C |
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The qualification is no longer required by industry |
The qualification will expire with no replacement |
D |
Transition information
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Ref: |
Version |
Qualification Title (Level) |
Last date of entry* |
Last date of assessment |
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3715 |
1 |
NZQF Diploma in Computer Applications (Level 6) |
N/A |
31/12/2025 |
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3716 |
1 |
NZQF Diploma in Networking (Level 6) |
N/A |
31/12/2025 |
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3717 |
1 |
NZQF Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) |
N/A |
31/12/2025 |
*only required for outcome category C or D
Any additional information
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It is not intended that anyone be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. Any person who considers they have been disadvantaged may appeal to the qualification developer: Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology trading as Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec).
Email: qau@wintec.ac.nz Web: www.wintec.ac.nz
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