Review of Motor Industry qualifications
National Certificate in Motor Industry (Entry to Automotive Trades) [Ref: 0017]
National Certificate in Motor Industry (Entry to Motor Body Trades) [Ref: 0018]
The Motor Industry Training Organisation Inc (MITO) has completed the review of the qualifications listed above.
Replacement qualification
National Certificate in Motor Industry (Entry Skills) (Level 2) with strands in Automotive Electrical and Mechanical, and Collision Repair [Ref: 1252]
Date new qualification published August 2006
The next qualification review is planned to take place during 2009.
Summary of review and consultation process
This review is a part of a major review of motor industry and industrial textile fabrication qualifications (QReview) conducted by NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (MITO).
The QReview Steering Group endorsed this qualification after major consultation was carried out covering a wide range of stakeholders. This new certificate is part of an overall review, which is not yet completed, of the Motor Industry qualifications.
Main changes resulting from the review
The National Certificate in Motor Industry (Entry to Automotive Trades) [Ref: 0017] and the National Certificate in Motor Industry (Entry to Motor Body Trades) [Ref: 0018] have been amalgamated and replaced by a single qualification:
· National Certificate in Motor Industry (Entry Skills) (Level 2) with strands in Automotive Electrical and Mechanical, and Collision Repair [Ref: 1252]
This new qualification has a structure comprising core compulsory and elective unit standards and two strands; the replaced certificates had only compulsory unit standards. The strands allow for choice between different sectors of the motor industry. MITO unit standards have been updated to the latest versions or replacements and the credit total has decreased from 84 [Ref: 0017] and 94 [Ref: 0018] to 80 credits.
Transition
People currently working towards the National Certificate in Motor Industry (Entry to Automotive Trades) [Ref: 0017] or the National Certificate in Motor Industry (Entry to Motor Body Trades) [Ref: 0018] may either complete those requirements to be eligible for the issue of a National Certificate within the timeframes specified below or transfer to this qualification.
Industry will continue to recognise the former qualifications, and there should be no need to 'upgrade' by those who have already achieved one.
Programmes leading to the new qualification are being introduced during 2007. Trainees may either complete the replaced qualifications prior to December 2010 or transfer to the new qualification with the specified exemptions. The last date for entry to courses or training programmes leading to the replaced qualifications is December 2007.
This qualification contains standards that replace earlier standards. For the purpose of this qualification people who have gained credit for the expiring standards are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the replacement standards.
Credit for |
Exempt from |
|
225 and 3888 |
21857 |
|
226 and 16098 |
21858 |
|
227 and 3879 |
21670 and 21671 |
|
228 and 3880 |
21669 and 21859 |
|
230 and 3885 |
21682 and 21685 |
|
232 |
21676 and 21707 |
|
236 |
21686 and 21717 |
|
237 |
21720 and 21721 |
|
238 and 3863 |
21722 and 21869 |
|
241 |
21677 and 21692 |
|
245 |
21680 and 21716 |
|
3861 and 3886 |
21698 and 21701 |
|
3862 |
21704 and 21709 |
|
3864 |
21719 |
|
3865 |
21705 and 21710 |
|
3867 and 3870 |
21699 and 21702 |
|
3868 and 16111 |
21694 and 21703 |
|
3872 and 3882 |
21696 and 21711 |
|
3875 and 16100 |
21695 and 21697 |
|
3881 |
21706 and 21712 |
|
3883 |
21714 and 21715 |
|
3884 |
21683 and 21684 |
|
16097 |
21700 and 21718 |
|
16099 |
21693 and 21713 |
The last date for award of the replaced qualifications is 31 December 2011.
It is not intended that anyone be disadvantaged by this review, and the above arrangements have been designed for a smooth transition.
People who feel disadvantaged by the transition process should contact MITO:
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation Inc
PO Box 10 803
WELLINGTON
Telephone 0800 88 2121
Facsimile 04 494 0006
Website http://www.mito.org.nz/