Field                   Education

 

Review of Educational Administration qualifications and unit standards

 

Qualifications

Qualification Titles

Reference

National Certificate in Educational Administration (Administrative Support)

0415

National Certificate in Educational Administration (Governance)

0416

National Diploma in Educational Administration (Administrative)

0417

National Diploma in Educational Administration (Middle Management)

0526

National Diploma in Educational Administration (Senior Management)

0527

 

Unit Standards

Subfield

Domain

ID

Educational Administration

Curriculum Management in Educational Administration

10499-10502

Operations in Educational Administration

5279-5282, 9344-9351, 9596, 10504, 20944-20946

People Management in Educational Administration

5278, 5284-5287, 9198, 9199, 9206, 9207, 9352-9361

Planning in Educational Administration

5273, 5275-5277, 5283, 5288, 9185, 9193-9197, 9200-9205, 10506

Policy Issues and Research in Educational Administration

5274, 9187, 9190, 9191, 9208-9215

Student Services in Educational Administration

10503, 10505

 

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

 

Date report published                                                                        February 2010

 

Summary of review and consultation process

 

During the scoping of National Qualifications Services (NQS) owned qualifications and standards it was identified that qualifications and unit subfield educational administration had low or no usage.

 

A recommendation was made to the NZQA Board, that following consultation with the sector, these qualifications and standards should be expired.

 

NZQA identified that Unitec New Zealand was the only provider to award the qualifications.  Unitec New Zealand was consulted regarding endorsement for the expiry of these unit standards and the options available following expiry.

 

A letter was sent to all other accredited providers seeking feedback on the decision to exit and the proposed transition period.

 

Skills Active ITO were advised that there was an impact on one of their qualifications.

 

Review of Educational Administration qualifications

 

Main changes resulting from the review

 

The following qualifications have been designated expiring and will expire at the end of December 2012.

 

National Certificate in Educational Administration (Administrative Support) [Ref: 0415]

National Certificate in Educational Administration (Governance) [Ref: 0416]

National Diploma in Educational Administration (Administrative) [Ref: 0417]

National Diploma in Educational Administration (Middle Management) [Ref: 0526]

National Diploma in Educational Administration (Senior Management) [Ref: 0527]

 

Review category

D

See Key to Qualification Review Categories below

 

Transition

 

The last date for assessments to take place for all versions of these qualifications is December 2012.

 

Feedback from users of these qualifications confirms this date will allow sufficient time for current candidates to complete programmes and for providers to develop new courses.

 

It is not intended that any existing candidate be disadvantaged by this review.  However, anyone who feels disadvantaged should contact the standard setter at:

 

NZQA National Qualifications Services

PO Box 160

Wellington 6140

 

Telephone       04 463 3000

Email                nqs@nzqa.govt.nz

 

Key to Qualification Review Categories

 

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

No change is made to title, rules or components of the qualification

No transition arrangements are required

Category B

The qualification is published as a new version with the same NQF ID

Changes are made to title, rules or components

The new version of the qualification recognises a similar skill set to that recognised by the previous version

The SSB is confident that people awarded the new or previous version are comparable in terms of competence

Transition arrangements are required if candidates must gain additional/different credits for the new version

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

The SSB views people with the replacement qualification as being significantly different in terms of competence from those with the replaced qualification

Transition arrangements are required

Transition may be limited to phase-out dates

Category D

Qualification will expire.

There is no replacement qualification

Qualification is no longer required by industry

The qualification is designated as expiring and a last date for meeting the qualification requirements is set

 

Review of Educational Administration unit standards

 

Main changes resulting from the review

 

All standards in this review were designated expiring.

 

The unit standards expire at the end of December 2012.

 

Impact on existing provider accreditations

 

Accredited providers can continue to assess against these unit standard up until December 2012.  No new accreditations will be granted once the standards are designated expiring.

 

Impact on classifications

 

The Educational Administration subfield and the following domains have been designated Expiring (Lapsing) and they will Expire with the unit standards and qualifications in December 2012.

 

·      Curriculum Management in Educational Administration

·      Operations in Educational Administration

·      People Management in Educational Administration

·      Planning in Educational Administration

·      Policy Issues and Research in Educational Administration

·      Student Services in Educational Administration

 

Impact on Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP)

 

The standards will remain on AMAP 0085 until they expire.

 

Impact on existing qualifications

 

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

 

Key to type of impact

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

 

In addition to the Educational Administration qualifications listed as expiring above the following NZQA qualifications are impacted by the outcome of this review and will be updated when they are reviewed in 2010.

 

Qualification Title and Reference

Classification

National Diploma in Business Administration (Level 5) [Ref: 0370]

Educational Administration

National Certificate in Business Administration (Level 4) [Ref: 0634]

 

The following qualification is also affected by the outcome of this review.  The standard setting body (SSB) has been advised that it requires revision.

 

Qualification Title and Reference

Classification

SSB Name

National Certificate in Community Recreation (Community Art Work) (Level 4) [Ref: 0450]

Educational Administration

Skills Active

 

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

 

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

 

Education > Educational Administration > Curriculum Management in Educational Administration

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

10499

Identify and analyse barriers to learning in a curriculum or school

6

8

D

10500

Develop an organisational plan for curriculum for an educational organisation

7

8

D

10501

Develop and manage a curriculum programme

6

5

D

10502

Monitor and report on a curriculum programme

6

5

D

 

Education > Educational Administration > Operations in Educational Administration

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

5279

Assess compliance with legislation and regulations covering property in educational organisations

5

4

D

5280

Plan to access funds for an educational organisation

5

4

D

5281

Demonstrate knowledge of funding models for educational organisations

6

4

D

5282

Demonstrate knowledge of internal resource allocation methods for educational organisations

6

4

D

9344

Demonstrate knowledge of the management information system of an educational organisation

6

6

D

9345

Develop office and administrative systems in an educational organisation

6

12

D

9346

Develop a client focus in educational organisations

5

3

D

9347

Control document presentation in an educational organisation

5

8

D

9348

Demonstrate knowledge of information technology in educational administration

4

2

D

9349

Work with school support agencies in educational administration

4

3

D

9350

Demonstrate knowledge of equivalent full-time student targets in an educational organisation

5

4

D

9351

Demonstrate knowledge of working with industry training organisations in educational administration

5

4

D

9596

Demonstrate knowledge of legal obligations of educational organisations

6

6

D

10504

Input and retrieve specialist information in an educational environment

4

8

D

20944

Demonstrate knowledge for effective governance of NZ schools: trusteeship and the Treaty of Waitangi

3

10

D

20945

Demonstrate knowledge for effective governance of NZ schools: the school charter

3

9

D

20946

Demonstrate knowledge for effective governance of NZ schools: reporting, monitoring and operations

3

19

D

 

Education > Educational Administration > People Management in Educational Administration

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

5278

Demonstrate knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of a school Board of Trustees

6

4

D

5284

Plan the appraisal of the Principal or Director of an educational organisation

7

6

D

5285

Develop a programme for the training of a school Board of Trustees

5

4

D

5286

Establish a code of conduct for personnel in an educational organisation

5

2

D

5287

Demonstrate knowledge of employment legislation and regulations in education

6

4

D

9198

Demonstrate knowledge of leadership theory in educational organisations

6

3

D

9199

Demonstrate knowledge of personal leadership style in an educational context

6

6

D

9206

Demonstrate knowledge of the election and organisation of a school Board of Trustees

5

2

D

9207

Demonstrate knowledge of tertiary governing bodies of educational organisations

5

2

D

9352

Demonstrate knowledge of performance management in educational organisations

7

7

D

9353

Develop a staff development plan for an educational organisation

6

10

D

9354

Demonstrate knowledge of staff development in an educational organisation

5

3

D

9355

Practice self management in educational administration

5

3

D

9356

Develop networks within the context of educational administration

3

2

D

9357

Demonstrate knowledge of performance appraisal in educational administration

6

5

D

9358

Develop a system of performance appraisal for an educational organisation

6

8

D

9359

Plan for, and participate in, peer review in an educational organisation

5

4

D

9360

Carry out performance appraisal in an educational organisation

6

3

D

9361

Prepare for and participate in performance appraisal as an appraisee in an educational organisation

4

4

D

 

Education > Educational Administration > Planning in Educational Administration

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

5273

Identify and describe the information output needs of an educational organisation

4

4

D

5275

Develop a strategic plan for an educational organisation

7

10

D

5276

Prepare for a school assurance audit

5

4

D

5277

Prepare for a school effectiveness review

6

5

D

5283

Demonstrate knowledge of the culture of educational organisations

7

5

D

5288

Develop a programme for community consultation in an educational organisation

5

3

D

9185

Review the organisation structure of an educational organisation

7

5

D

9193

Demonstrate knowledge of strategic planning in an educational organisation

6

4

D

9194

Investigate the potential application of information technologies in an educational environment

4

3

D

9195

Develop an information technology plan for an educational organisation

6

5

D

9196

Develop, plan to implement, and review policy in educational administration

7

3

D

9197

Develop a contract between an educational organisation and its main funding provider

6

10

D

9200

Work with change management in educational administration

7

8

D

9201

Build and maintain a relationship with the local community of an educational organisation

5

3

D

9202

Negotiate and manage inter-institutional relationships in education

6

3

D

9203

Demonstrate knowledge of quality management in education

6

6

D

9204

Describe and evaluate an academic quality management system

7

6

D

9205

Develop an on-going programme of self-review in an educational organisation

4

3

D

10506

Develop a strategic plan for the inclusion of overseas students in an educational environment

7

10

D

 

Education > Educational Administration > Policy Issues and Research in Educational Administration

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

5274

Identify contemporary educational issues, trends, and research

5

3

D

9187

Demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical basis of educational administration

6

4

D

9190

Demonstrate critical reflective practice in educational administration

7

10

D

9191

Plan to develop a research culture in an educational organisation

7

10

D

9208

Evaluate the equity performance of an educational organisation

6

4

D

9209

Demonstrate knowledge of the New Zealand education system

6

4

D

9210

Demonstrate knowledge of politics in education

7

6

D

9211

Critically appraise and work with contemporary policy in education

7

8

D

9212

Demonstrate knowledge of, and work with, educational philosophy

7

6

D

9213

Develop and work with a personal philosophy of education

7

5

D

9214

Identify and work with a personal philosophy of education

4

4

D

9215

Demonstrate knowledge of ethics in education

6

4

D

 

Education > Educational Administration > Student Services in Educational Administration

ID

 

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

10503

Manage student information requirements in an educational environment

4

4

D

10505

Manage the welfare of overseas students in an educational environment

4

8

D