FIELD SERVICE SECTOR
Revision of Stevedoring and Ports Industry qualifications
National Certificate in Stevedoring and Ports Industry (Cargo Handling) (Level 2)
[Ref: 1451]
National Certificate in Stevedoring and Ports Industry (Cargo Handling) (Level 3)
[Ref: 1010]
Tranzqual ITO has revised the qualifications listed above.
Date new versions published November 2009
The next qualification review is planned to take place during 2013.
Reason for the revision
These qualifications have been updated to remove standard 16605 and to take into account the changes made at the review and revision of standards 3483, 3490, 9680, 25100, and 25104.
Main changes resulting from the revision
Standard 16605, which recognises driving skills and knowledge, was deemed unnecessary by industry and removed because both qualifications already include a standard specific to driving within a port environment. The level 2 qualification was affected by the review of standards 3483, 3490, and 9680, in the Communications Skills subfield and the revision of standards 25100 and 25104, in the Cargo Handling domain. It has been updated to reflect changes made to the revised and reviewed standards.
Changes to structure and content
· Standard 16605 was removed from the compulsory set.
· The titles of standards 25100 and 25104 were updated.
· The credit value of standard 3483 was reduced from 4 to 2.
· The credit value of standard 9680 was increased from 2 to 3.
· The credit total of the compulsory set was reduced from 35 to 33.
· The credit total of the elective set was increased from 15 to 17.
Transition
People currently working towards version 1 may either complete the requirements of that version or transfer to version 2.
National Certificate in Stevedoring and Ports Industry (Cargo Handling) (Level 3) [Ref: 1010]
Changes to structure and content
· Standard 16605 was removed from the compulsory set.
· The credit value of standard 3490 was reduced from 3 to 2.
· The credit total of the compulsory set was reduced from 27 to 24.
· The credit total of the qualification was reduced from 62 to 59.
Transition
People currently working towards versions 1 or 2 of this qualification may either complete the requirements of those versions or transfer to version 3. The last date for assessments to take place for version 1 of the qualification is December 2010.
It is not intended that anyone is disadvantaged by this revision and the above arrangements have been designed for a smooth transition. Anyone who feels that they may have been disadvantaged should contact Tranzqual ITO at the address below.
Tranzqual ITO
PO Box 923
Wellington 6140
Telephone 04 499 3369
Email office@tranzqual.org.nz