Review of Business Law unit standards 11631-11633 and 11635-11639

FIELD BUSINESS

Review of Business Law unit standards 11631-11633 and 11635-11639

Subfield	Domain	Id
Management	Business Law	11631-11633, 11635-11639

National Qualifications Services of NZQA has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.

Date new versions published July 2009

Planned review date December 2014

Summary of review and consultation process

Business Law standards were reviewed in line with the five-year review cycle and the classification changes within field Business. The standards had had moderate use from 2000-2007 with 11,075 results reported for the domain between 1 January 2000 and 1June 2007. Demand for the standards was ongoing with many providers using them in both business and tourism related courses.

A panel, comprising representatives from training providers and the legal sector, was convened to review these standards in November 2007. The panel found that the standards were, in general, fit for purpose; the primary changes needed were the amendment of credit values to better reflect learning demands and updating of references to legislation. Stakeholders endorsed the proposed changes to the Business Law standards and their move to the newly created domain of the same name in subfield Business Environment.

Main changes resulting from the review

· Business Law standards were moved from the Management subfield to the new Business Law domain in the Business Environment subfield.

· Special notes, elements, performance criteria and range statements were updated to ensure they remain relevant to current industry needs.

· Standard 11632 was recommended for expiry due to duplication with Legal Studies Unit 10338, Describe and compare methods of dispute resolution in the legal system.

· Prerequisites were removed from standards 11633 and 11635.

· Credit values for standards 11633-11639 were increased.

· Titles for standards 11636 and 11639 were changed to ensure they accurately reflected the required outcomes.

The unit standard categorised as category D will expire at the end of December 2011.

Impact on existing provider accreditations

Current Accreditation for			Accreditation extended to
Nature of accreditation	Classification	Level	Nature of accreditation	Classification	Level
Subfield	Management	5	Subfield	Business Environment	5
Subfield	Management	4	Subfield	Business Environment	4
Domain	Management > Business Law	5	Domain	Business Environment > Business Law	5
Domain	Management > Business Law	4	Domain	Business Environment > Business Law	4

Impact on Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP)

AMAP 0113 has been updated to reflect the changes made to the standards.

Impact on existing qualifications

Qualifications that contain the reviewed standards or classifications are tabled below.

Affected

The qualification lists a reviewed classification (domain or subfield) in an elective set

The qualification lists a standard that has changes to level or credits

The qualification lists a C or D category standard

Not materially affected

The qualification lists a standard that has a new title

The qualification lists a standard that has a new classification

The following National Qualifications Services qualifications are affected by the outcome of this review and are either currently under review or will be revised/reviewed in 2009.

Qualification title	Classification or standard in the qualification
National Diploma in Business (Level 5) [Ref: 0783]	Subfield Management, domain Business Law
National Diploma in Business (Level 6) [Ref: 0784]	Subfield Management, domain Business Law
National Certificate in Business (Level 4) (Introductory) or (Intermediate) [Ref: 0782]	Subfield Management, domain Business Law
National Diploma in Marketing (Level 6) with strands in General Marketing, Direct Marketing, International Marketing, Marketing Research, Sales Organisation and Management, Advertising, and Public Relations [Ref: 0424]	Subfield Management, domain Business Law

The following qualifications are also affected by the outcome of this review. The standard setting bodies (SSBs) have been advised that they require revision.

The classifications or standards that generated the Affected status are in bold.

Qualification title	Classification or standard in the qualification	SSB Name
National Diploma in Tourism (Management) (Level 5) [Ref: 0473]	Subfield Management, domain Business Law	Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation
National Certificate in Security Management (Supervision) (Level 5) [Ref: 0561]	Subfield Management, domain Business Law	ElectroTechnology Industry Training Organisation
National Diploma in Professional Practice in Design and Construction Consultancy [Ref: 0586]	11631, 11633	InfraTrain New Zealand
National Certificate in Hairdressing (Management) (Level 5) with strands in Assessment of Hairdressing, Tutoring in Hairdressing, and Salon Management [Ref: 0646]	Subfield Management, domain Business Law	NZ Hairdressing Industry Training Organisation Inc
National Certificate in Civil Engineering - Asset Management (Operations) (Level 4) [Ref: 0760]	11632	InfraTrain New Zealand
National Certificate in Proprietary Plaster Cladding Systems (Advanced) [Ref: 0787]	Subfield Management, domain Business Law	Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation
National Diploma in Extractive Industries (Management) with strands in Surface Extraction, Underground Coal Extraction, and Underground Metalliferous Extraction/ Tunnelling [Ref: 0806]	11633	NZ Extractive Industries Training Organisation
National Certificate in Mediation (Interpersonal Communications) (Level 4) [Ref: 0968]	Subfield Management, domain Business Law	Learning State
National Diploma in Contact Centre Management (Level 5) [Ref: 0974]	Subfield Management, domain Business Law	ElectroTechnology Industry Training Organisation
National Certificate in Rural Contracting (Management) with strands in Agrichemical Application, and Agricultural Contracting [Ref: 1003]	11633	InfraTrain New Zealand
National Certificate in Solar Heating Installation (Management, Selection and Specification) (Level 5 ) [Ref: 1489]	11631, 11633	Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying

Review Categories and changes to classification, title, level, and credits

All changes are in bold.

Key to review category
A	Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same Id and a new version number
B	Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same Id and a new version number
C	Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new Id
D	Standard will expire and not be replaced

Management > Business Law

Business Environment > Business Law

Id	Title	Level	Credit	Review Category
11631	Demonstrate knowledge of the legal system in New Zealand	4	4	B
11632	Demonstrate knowledge of the methods for resolving business disputes	4	2	D
11633	Apply the law of contract to a given fact situation	5	7 10	B
11635	Apply the law of agency to a given fact situation	5	1 4	B
11636	Apply selected torts to a given fact situation Apply the tort of negligence to a given fact situation	5	1 3	B
11637	Demonstrate knowledge of the law of business entities Demonstrate knowledge of business entities	4	1 2	B
11638	Demonstrate knowledge of the law of property in New Zealand	5	2 3	B
11639	Demonstrate knowledge of consumer legislation Apply consumer legislation to a given fact situation	5	3 4	B