FIELD                 HEALTH

 

Revision of Occupational Health and Safety qualification

 

National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (Workplace Safety) (Level 1) [Ref: 1111]

 

The New Zealand Industry Training Organisation has revised the qualification listed above.

 

Date new version published                                                             January 2009

 

The next qualification review is planned to take place during 2013.

 

Reason for the revision

 

The qualification was revised to remove standard 1277 from the compulsory section as industry assessors were unable to assess this standard in the workplace as it did not reflect the role of candidates undertaking this qualification.

 

Main changes resulting from the revision

 

Changes to structure and content

·      Standard 1277 has been removed from the compulsory section.

 

Transition

 

People currently working towards previous versions of this qualification may either complete the requirements for that version or transfer their results to the latest version of the qualification.  The last date for assessment against version 2 of the qualification is 31 December 2010.

 

People who feel disadvantaged by the transition process should contact the New Zealand Industry Training Organisation.

 

New Zealand Industry Training Organisation

PO Box 488

Hamilton 3240

 

Telephone              07 839 7370

Email                       mail@nzito.co.nz