FIELD MANUFACTURING
Review of Furniture qualifications
National Certificate in Furniture (Introduction to General Furniture Manufacturing) (Level 2) [Ref: 0009]
National Certificate in Furniture (Manufacturing Upholstery Cutting) (Level 3) [Ref: 0619]
National Certificate in Furniture (Manufacturing Upholstery Sewing) (Level 3) [Ref: 0620]
National Certificate in Furniture (Manufacturing Upholstery) (Level 2) [Ref: 0621]
National Certificate in Furniture (Restoration and Recovery Upholstery) (Level 3) [Ref: 0622]
National Certificate in Furniture (Restoration and Recovery Upholstery) (Level 4) [Ref: 0623]
National Certificate in Furniture Finishing (Level 2) [Ref: 0790]
National Certificate in Furniture Finishing (Level 3) [Ref: 1180]
National Certificate in Furniture Finishing (Level 4) [Ref: 1181]
National Certificate in Furniture Making (Level 3) [Ref: 0965]
National Certificate in Furniture Making (Level 4) [Ref: 0091]
The Forest Industries Training and Education Council (FITEC) has completed the review of the qualifications listed above.
Replacement qualifications
National Certificate in Furniture (Level 2) with strands in Introductory Furniture Finishing Skills, Introductory Furniture Making Skills, and Introductory Upholstery Skills [Ref: 1502]
National Certificate in Furniture (Level 3) with strands in Finishing, Machine Operator, Interior Fitments, Free Standing Furniture, Frame Making, Upholstery, Upholstery Cutting, and Upholstery Sewing [Ref: 1503]
National Certificate in Furniture (Level 4) with strands in Furniture Design and Markets, Craft Finisher, Machine Setter, Furniture Maker, Advanced Upholstery, and Computer Numerical Controlled Machinery (CNC) [Ref: 1504]
Date new versions published July 2009
The next qualification review is planned to take place during 2014.
Summary of review and consultation process
The NZ Furniture Industry Training Organisation merged with the Forest Industries Training and Education Council (FITEC) with effect from 1 January 2007. FITEC now have standard setting responsibility for the furniture industries.
FITEC undertook significant consultation with furniture manufacturers during 2007 to determine future skill requirements of the industry. As a result of this consultation process it was clear that new qualification structures were required by the industry.
A steering committee was convened in February 2007 to establish an overview for suitable qualification structures. Technical Advisory Groups were then established in each key technical area, to work with FITEC on the review and development of unit standards to fit within the new qualification structure. These groups were also used to develop the detailed content of the core skills and specialist strands.
Main changes resulting from the review
The reviewed qualifications have been designated as expiring and have been replaced by three stranded qualifications (one each at levels 2-4). As a result of this review, and the recent review of Furniture unit standards, the replacement qualifications are significantly different from the expiring qualifications.
National Certificate in Furniture (Introduction to General Furniture Manufacturing) (Level 2) [Ref: 0009]
National Certificate in Furniture (Manufacturing Upholstery) (Level 2) [Ref: 0621]
National Certificate in Furniture Finishing (Level 2) [Ref: 0790]
National Certificate in Furniture (Level 2) with strands in Introductory Furniture Finishing Skills, Introductory Furniture Making Skills, and Introductory Upholstery Skills [Ref: 1502]
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Review category |
C |
See Key to Qualification Review Categories at the end of report |
Transition
The final date for entry in to programmes of study leading towards any of the replaced qualifications is 31 December 2009. People currently enrolled in programmes of study leading towards any of the replaced qualifications have until 31 December 2013 to complete the assessment requirements for that qualification.
There are substantial differences between the new and replaced qualifications.
The replaced qualifications will continue to be recognised by industry and there is no requirement for existing holders to complete the new qualifications.
This qualification contains standards that replace earlier standards. For the purposes of this qualification, people who have gained credit for the expiring standards are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the replacement standards - see table below.
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Credit for |
Exempt from |
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2187 |
14348 |
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3151 |
17740 |
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3153 |
25523, 25524 |
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3154 |
25525, 25526 |
|
14361 |
25584 |
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16229 |
25569 |
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16233 |
25570 |
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18904 |
25550, 25551 |
National Certificate in Furniture (Manufacturing Upholstery Cutting) (Level 3) [Ref: 0619]
National Certificate in Furniture (Manufacturing Upholstery Sewing) (Level 3) [Ref: 0620]
National Certificate in Furniture (Restoration and Recovery Upholstery) (Level 3) [Ref: 0622]
National Certificate in Furniture Finishing (Level 3) [Ref: 1180]
National Certificate in Furniture Making (Level 3) [Ref: 0965]
National Certificate in Furniture (Level 3) with strands in Finishing, Machine Operator, Interior Fitments, Free Standing Furniture, Frame Making, Upholstery, Upholstery Cutting, and Upholstery Sewing [Ref: 1503]
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Review category |
C |
See Key to Qualification Review Categories at the end of report |
Transition
The final date for entry in to programmes of study leading towards any of the replaced qualifications is 31 December 2009. People currently enrolled in programmes of study leading towards any of the replaced qualifications have until 31 December 2013 to complete the assessment requirements for that qualification.
There are substantial differences between the new and replaced qualifications.
The replaced qualifications will continue to be recognised by industry and there is no requirement for existing holders to complete the new qualifications.
This qualification contains standards that replace earlier standards. For the purposes of this qualification, people who have gained credit for the expiring standards are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the replacement standards - see table below.
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Credit for |
Exempt from |
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2187 |
14348, 14349 |
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2190 |
25576, 25577 |
|
2197 |
14993 |
|
2198 |
25533 |
|
3159 |
25527, 25528 |
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9788 |
25536, 25537 |
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9793 |
25538, 25539 |
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14350, 14351 |
25578, 25579, 25769 |
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14358 |
25580, 25581 |
|
14359 |
25582 |
|
14361 |
25584 |
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14362 |
25585, 25586, 25587, 25588 |
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14363, 14364 |
25589, 25590 |
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14984 |
25765 |
|
14999 |
25547 |
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16233 |
25570 |
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18904 |
25550 |
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18908 |
25552, 25553 |
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20974 |
25591 |
National Certificate in Furniture (Restoration and Recovery Upholstery) (Level 4) [Ref: 0623]
National Certificate in Furniture Finishing (Level 4) [Ref: 1181]
National Certificate in Furniture Making (Level 4) [Ref: 0091]
National Certificate in Furniture (Level 4) with strands in Furniture Design and Markets, Craft Finisher, Machine Setter, Furniture Maker, Advanced Upholstery, and Computer Numerical Controlled Machinery (CNC) [Ref: 1504]
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Review category |
C |
See Key to Qualification Review Categories at the end of report |
Transition
The final date for entry in to programmes of study leading towards any of the replaced qualifications is 31 December 2009. People currently enrolled in programmes of study leading towards the National Certificate in Furniture Finishing (Level 4) [Ref: 1181] have until 31 December 2013 to complete the assessment requirements for that qualification. People currently enrolled in programmes of study leading towards either the National Certificate in Furniture (Restoration and Recovery Upholstery) (Level 4) [Ref: 0623] or the National Certificate in Furniture Making (Level 4) [Ref: 0091] have until 31 December 2014 to complete the assessment requirements for that qualification.
There are substantial differences between the new and replaced qualifications.
The replaced qualifications will continue to be recognised by industry and there is no requirement for existing holders to complete the new qualifications.
This qualification contains standards that replace earlier standards. For the purposes of this qualification, people who have gained credit for the expiring standards are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the replacement standards - see table below.
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Credit for |
Exempt from |
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2187 |
14349 |
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2214 |
25520, 25521, 25522 |
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2251 |
25534 |
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2253 |
25535 |
|
9794 |
25540, 25541 |
|
9795 |
25542, 25543 |
|
9798 |
25544, 25545 |
|
14350, 14351 |
25579, 25769 |
|
14360 |
25583 |
|
14363, 14364 |
25589, 25590 |
|
14984 |
25765 |
|
14999 |
25546, 25547 |
|
18902 |
25548 |
|
18905 |
25766 |
|
18906 |
25767 |
It is anticipated that no existing trainees will be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. Any person who feels they have been disadvantaged by these transition arrangements should contact FITEC at the address below. Appeals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Forest Industries Training and Education Council (FITEC)
PO Box 137067
Parnell
Auckland 1151
Telephone 09 356 7250
Email info@fitec.org.nz
Key to Qualification Review Categories
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Category A The qualification is published as a new version with the same NQF ID |
Changes are made to SSB name, contact details or purpose statement |
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No change is made to title, rules or components of the qualification | |
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No transition arrangements are required | |
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Category B The qualification is published as a new version with the same NQF ID |
Changes are made to title, rules or components |
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The new version of the qualification recognises a similar skill set to that recognised by the previous version | |
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The SSB is confident that people awarded the new or previous version are comparable in terms of competence | |
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Transition arrangements are required if candidates must gain additional/different credits for the new version | |
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Category C A new (replacement) qualification is published with new NQF ID |
Significant changes are made to the qualification in terms of components, structure, type or level |
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The SSB views people with the replacement qualification as being significantly different in terms of competence from those with the replaced qualification | |
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Transition arrangements are required | |
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Transition may be limited to phase-out dates | |
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Category D Qualification will expire. There is no replacement qualification |
Qualification is no longer required by industry |
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The qualification is designated as expiring and a last date for meeting the qualification requirements is set |