Revision and rollover of Computing unit standards
|
Subfield |
Domain |
Id |
|
Computing |
Computer Support |
6852, |
|
|
Generic Computing |
2780, 2781, 2783-2792, 2796-2798, 5938-5944, 5946-5954, 5956-5958, 5962-5963, 5965-5969, 6743-6746, 15167-15169, 18734-18738, 18742, 18743, 18745, 18746, 18748, 18756, 18758, 20332 |
|
|
Software Development - Design |
18749 |
|
|
Software Development - Multimedia |
5959-5961, 5964 |
|
|
Software Development - Programming |
2795, 18739-18741, 18757 |
|
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Software Development - System Assurance and Documentation |
5955 |
Unit standards shown in bold in the above table have also been rolled over.
NZQA National Qualifications Services has revised the unit standards listed above, which were registered in August 1998, November 2000, July and October 2002, and October 2003.
The rationale for the rollover of some of the standards is to align the date of their next review with that of the other unit standards listed above. This review is planned to occur during 2007. All standards now have the same 'comments by date'.
Many of
standards were reviewed in 2002,so no
further review of computing standards (levels 1 to 4) is planned in the near
future. However, a
review of higher level standards in the domain of
generic computing is
planned for 2004.
The review of these unit
standards is planned to take place during 2007. [ones
done in 2002; when were others done? These may need different
date]
Date new versions published July 2004
New comments by
date
Feb
2007December 2006
Expiry date of new versions of the unit
standards
December 20xx2007
Reason for the revision
The standards were revised in response to feedback received from assessors and through the moderation process, and as a consequence of work on developing assessment resource material for computing standards, levels 1 to 4. Much of the feedback focused on difficulties in interpreting the assessment requirements for a number of the standards, especially those which included planning components.
Main changes resulting from the revision
The following changes were made.
· Special notes covering planning were amended, or added, to unit standards that include planning components in order to clarify requirements.
· Unit standard 2780 - a number of changes were made to clarify assessment requirements, and to make the standard more flexible in terms of the technology available in the range of possible assessment contexts. Element 4 and the title were reworded to reflect the outcomes more accurately.
· Unit standard 18738 - additions and clarifications made to the special notes and element 2 performance criteria to clarify the requirements for interactivity. Other minor clarifications were also made.
· Element 2 of unit standard 18743 was removed, as it added little to the outcome already covered by element 1. The title was adjusted in line with this change.
· Some evidence requirements in unit standards 2787, 2788, 2789, 2791, 5938, 5939 and 18751 were adjusted where they were unclear, unnecessary, or unduly restrictive.
· Unit standards 5946, 5948 and 18758 - minor changes made to make them more accessible. Titles were amended.
· Titles of unit standards 18734, 18736, and 18743 were amended.
· Minor wording changes were made in some standards to correct errors or improve clarity.
· All standards now include a special note regarding the availability of a computing assessment resource on the NZQA website.
Impact on existing provider accreditations
None.
Impact on Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP)
None.
Impact on existing qualifications
The following National Qualifications Services qualifications are not materially affected by the changes to unit standard 2780. They will be updated when they are next reviewed or revised.
|
Qualification Title |
Ref |
|
National Certificate in Computing (Level 2) |
0010 |
|
National Certificate in Computing (Level 3) |
0011 |
|
National Diploma in Captive Wild
Animals (Zoological Gardens and Wild Life Parks), with strands |
0320 |
|
National Diploma in Pacific Islands Early Childhood Education Teaching (Pasifika) (Level 7) |
0983 |
The following qualifications, developed by other SSBs, are not materially affected by the changes to unit standard 2780. They will be updated when they are next reviewed or revised.
|
Qualification Title |
Ref |
SSB Name |
|
National Certificate in Textile Dyeing and Finishing (Dyeing Technology) (Level 4) with strands in Shade Assessment and Measurement, and Chemical Preparation |
0181 |
Apparel and Textile ITO |
|
National Certificate in Wool Scouring (Operations) (Level 2) |
0637 | |
|
National Certificate in Marine Sales and Services (Marine Retailing) (Level 2) |
0548 |
Boating ITO |
|
National Certificate in Diversional Therapy (Level 4) |
0727 |
Community Support Services ITO |
|
National Certificate in Fire Detection and Alarm Systems (Level 4) |
0569 |
Competenz |
|
National Certificate in Fire Protection Systems Technology (Inspection and Testing) (Level 4) |
0864 | |
|
National Certificate in Hand Operated Fire Fighting Equipment (Level 3) |
0568 | |
|
National Certificate in Lifts and Escalators (Level 4) with strands in Installation, and Servicing |
0662 | |
|
National Certificate in Locksmithing (Level 4) |
0452 | |
|
National Diploma in Fire Protection Systems Technology (Certification of Fire Safety Systems) (Level 5) |
0867 | |
|
National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Electrical) (Level 2) with optional strands in Electrical Fitter, and Technician |
0887 |
Electricity Supply ITO |
|
National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Mechanical Fitter) (Level 2) |
0890 | |
|
National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Trades Assistant) (Level 2) |
0924 | |
|
National Certificate in Call Centre Operations |
0643 |
ElectroTechnology ITO |
|
National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Electrician) (Level 4) |
0313 | |
|
National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Level 2) |
0174 | |
|
National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Level 3) |
0223 | |
|
1093 | ||
|
1092 | ||
|
National Certificate in Offender Management (Level 3) |
0678 | |
|
National Certificate in Telecommunications (Level 4) with strands in Bearer and Switch, Building and Data Cabling, Customer Access Network, Customer Premises Equipment, and Radio |
1002 | |
|
National Certificate in Telecommunications (Maintenance and Repair) with strands in Computer, Electronics, Mechanical, and Radio |
0108 | |
|
National Certificate in Telecommunications (Management and Operations) with strands in Computer, Electronics, Mechanical, and Radio |
0102 | |
|
National Certificate in Telecommunications (Manufacture and Production) (Level 3) |
0106 | |
|
National Certificate in Telecommunications (Planning and Design) with strands in Computer, Electronics, Mechanical, and Radio |
0107 | |
|
National Certificate in Telecommunications (Sales and Service) with strands in Sales, and Support |
0104 | |
|
National Certificate in Credit Administration (Level 3) |
0673 |
Forest Industries Training |
|
National Certificate in Design (Draughting) (Level 2) |
0640 |
Infratrain New Zealand |
|
National Certificate in Surveying (Level 3) |
0432 | |
|
National Certificate in Footwear (Level 3) with strands in Clicking, Closing, Bottom Stock, and Making and Lasting |
0225 |
Leather ITO |
|
National Certificate in Civil Defence Management |
0328 |
Local Government ITO |
|
National Certificate in Meat Processing (Smallgoods) (Level 1) |
0955 |
NZITO |
|
National Certificate in Civil Construction Supervision with optional strands in Demolition, Drainage, Earthworks, Survey and Set Out, High Capacity Highways, Road Construction, Road Maintenance, Traffic, and Training |
0209 |
NZ Contracting ITO |
|
National Certificate in Civil Plant Management |
0253 | |
|
National Certificate in Equine (Introductory Skills) |
0215 |
NZ Equine ITO |
|
National Certificate in Equine (Level 4) with strands in Breeding, Harness Racing, Sporthorse, and Thoroughbred Racing |
0216 | |
|
National Certificate in Equine (Race Course Maintenance) |
0367 | |
|
National Certificate in Equine (Racecourse Management)(Level 4) |
0653 | |
|
National Certificate in Equine (Racing Stable Management) |
0794 | |
|
National Certificate in Equine (Stable Practice) (Level 3) with strands in Harness Racing, Sporthorse, Thoroughbred Racing, and Track Riding |
0654 | |
|
National Certificate in Furniture (Retail and Wholesale) (Level 2) |
0437 |
NZ Furniture ITO |
|
National Certificate in Furniture Making (Level 3) |
0965 | |
|
National Certificate in Furniture Making (Level 4) |
0091 | |
|
National Certificate in Motor Industry (Trailer Boat Systems Engineering) (Level 3) |
0698 |
NZ Motor ITO |
|
National Certificate in Sailmaking |
0374 | |
|
National Certificate in Cablemaking (Level 3) with strands in Wiredrawing, Conductor Assembly, Extrusion, Cable Assembly, and Cable Testing |
0738 |
Plastics and Materials Processing ITO |
|
0949 | ||
|
0395 | ||
|
0817 |
||
|
National Certificate in Administration of Revenue Law (Introduction) (Level 4) |
0950 |
Public Sector Training Organisation |
|
National Certificate in Public Sector Services (Client/Customer Services) (Level 3) |
0659 | |
|
National Certificate in Public Sector Services (Client/Customer Services) (Level 4) |
0660 | |
|
National Certificate in Public Sector Services (Prison Instruction) (Level 4) |
1095 | |
|
National Certificate in Real Estate with strands in Business Sales, Commercial/Industrial Sales, Residential Sales, Rural Sales, Commercial/Industrial Property Management, and Residential Property Management |
0101 |
Real Estate Institute of New Zealand |
|
National Certificate in Community Recreation (Aquatics) (Level 3) |
0937 |
Sports, Fitness and Recreation ITO |
|
National Certificate in Community Recreation (Aquatics) (Level 4) |
0938 | |
|
National Certificate in Community Recreation (Community Art Work) (Level 4) |
0450 | |
|
National Certificate in Fitness (Level 4) with strands in Group Fitness Instruction, Individual Fitness Instruction, and Personal Training |
0448 |
Summary of main changes to standards' classification, titles, levels, and credits
The following table shows the changes made to the standards. All changes are in bold.
|
Id |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
|
2780 |
Operate and maintain a personal computer system Demonstrate and apply knowledge of a personal computer system |
2 |
|
|
5946 |
Use computer technology to present a computing topic Use computer technology to present a topic |
2 |
3 |
|
5948 |
Use computer technology to research and present a computing topic Use computer technology to research and present a topic |
4 |
3 |
|
18734 |
Create a web homepage using a template Create a web page using a template |
1 |
2 |
|
18736 |
Create simple webpages using a text editor to meet the specifications of a given brief Create a simple website using a text editor to meet the specifications of a given brief |
2 |
4 |
|
18743 |
Produce and use a spreadsheet Produce a spreadsheet from instructions |
1 |
1 |
|
18758 |
Use a browser to navigate the world wide web Demonstrate navigation skills using a browser |
1 |
2 |