Change of expiry date for Reading unit standards 1272 and 2977

Field Humanities

Change of expiry date for Reading unit standards 1272 and 2977

Subfield	Domain	ID
Communication Skills	Reading	1272, 2977

NZQA National Qualifications Services has extended the expiry date for unit standards 1272 and 2977.

Date new versions published January 2010

Summary

The change was made in response to concerns from stakeholders regarding the expiry date for standards 1272 and 2977. The change was made to ensure that no candidates enrolled in qualifications would be disadvantaged by the expiry of these standards, and to allow qualification developers sufficient time to update their qualifications and/or courses.

Main changes

The expiry date for standards 1272 and 2977 has been extended to December 2013.

Impact on existing accreditations

None.

Impact on Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP)

None.

Impact on registered qualifications

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

The following NZQA National Qualifications Services/Maori Qualifications Services qualifications include the expiring standards and will be updated when they are reviewed in 2010.

Qualification Title and Reference	ID
National Certificate in Employment Skills [Ref: 0231]	2977
National Certificate in Marae Catering (Level 2) [Ref: 1165]	2977

The following table identifies qualifications developed by other SSBs that include the expiring standards. The SSBs have been advised that the qualifications require revision.

Qualification Title and Reference	ID		SSB Name
National Certificate in Footwear (Level 2) [Ref: 0224]	2977		Apparel and Textile Industry Training Organisation
National Certificate in Footwear (Level 3) with strands in Clicking, Closing, Bottom Stock, and Making and Lasting [Ref: 0225]
National Certificate in Footwear (Level 4) with strands in Pattern Cutting, Clicking, Closing, Bottom Stock, and Making and Lasting [Ref: 0226]
National Certificate in Drycleaning (Garment Finishing) [Ref: 0576]
National Certificate in Drycleaning (Processing and Stain Removal) [Ref: 0577]
National Certificate in Drycleaning (Production Assistant) [Ref: 0578]
National Certificate in Laundry (Finishing and Packing) [Ref: 0579]
National Certificate in Laundry (Washroom Procedures) [Ref: 0580]
National Certificate in Food and Related Products Processing (Level 2) [Ref: 0342]	2977		Competenz
National Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) with strands in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, and Mechanical Services, with an optional strand in Practical Endorsement [Ref: 0534]	1272
National Certificate in Engineering - Fabrication (Level 5) with strands in Heavy Fabrication, Light Fabrication, and Welding [Ref: 0681]	1272
National Certificate in Rail Transport (Level 2) [Ref: 0958]	2977
National Certificate in Rail Infrastructure (Level 3) [Ref: 1112]
National Certificate in Manufacturing (Metal and Related Products) (Level 2) [Ref: 1386]
National Certificate in Hospitality (Accommodation Services) (Level 2) with an optional strand in Motel Housekeeping [Ref: 0551]	2977		Hospitality Standards Institute
National Certificate in Hospitality (Introductory Cookery) (Level 2) [Ref: 0552]
National Certificate in Hospitality (Basic Cookery) (Level 3) [Ref: 0553]
National Certificate in Hospitality (Cookery) (Level 4) [Ref: 0554]
National Certificate in Hospitality (Food and Beverage Service) (Level 2) with strands in Counter Food Service, Takeaway Food Service, Table Food Service, Buffet Food Service, and Beverage Service [Ref: 0555]
National Certificate in Hospitality (Food and Beverage Service) (Level 3) with strands in Food Service, Barista, Beverage Service, Bar Service, Wine Service, and Functions Service [Ref: 0556]
National Certificate in Hospitality (Porter Services) (Level 2) [Ref: 0558]
National Certificate in Hospitality (Specialist Food and Beverage Service) (Level 4) with strands in Advanced Food Service, Advanced Beverage Service, Advanced Wine Service, and Guéridon and Silver Service [Ref: 0915]
National Certificate in Surveying (Assistant) (Level 3) [Ref: 0432]	1272, 2977		InfraTrain New Zealand
National Diploma in Surveying (Level 6) with an optional strand in Mine Surveying [Ref: 0453]	1272
National Diploma in Engineering (Process and Materials Engineering) (Level 6) [Ref: 0592]	1272
National Certificate in Design (Draughting) (Level 2) [Ref: 0640]	2977
National Certificate in Engineering and Technology (for the Design and Construction Sector) (Level 4) [Ref: 0672]	1272
National Certificate in Surveying (Hydrographic Surveying) (Level 4) [ Ref: 1444]	2977
National Certificate of Educational Achievement (Level 1) [Ref: 0928]	2977		Ministry of Education
National Certificate in Extractive Industries (Core Skills) with strands in Surface Extraction, and Underground Extraction [Ref: 0247]	2977	NZ Extractive Industry Training Organisation
National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (Workplace Safety) (Level 1) [Ref: 1111]	2977	New Zealand Industry Training Organisation
National Certificate in Cablemaking (Level 2) with strands in Wiredrawing, Conductor Assembly, Extrusion, Cable Assembly, and Cable Testing [Ref: 0566]	2977	Plastics and Materials Processing Industry Training Organisation Incorporated
National Certificate in Pharmaceutical and Allied Products Manufacturing (Level 1) [Ref: 1233]
National Certificate in Glass Container Manufacturing (Level 1) [Ref: 1358]
National Certificate in Plastics Processing Technology (Production) (Level 1) with strands in General, Injection Moulding, Extrusion, Blow Moulding, Thermoforming, Blown Film Extrusion, Film Conversion, Injection Stretch-Blow Moulding, Rotational Moulding, Film Slitting, and Expanded Polystyrene Moulding [Ref: 1361]