FIELD                 EDUCATION

 

Review of Education unit standards

 

Subfield

Domain

Id

Adult Education and Training

Delivery of Adult Education and Training

7095-7097, 7106, 7108, 7115, 19444, 21981, 21982

Design and Development of Adult Education and Training

7093, 7094, 7103-7105, 20470

Evaluation in Adult Education and Training

7098, 7099, 7113

Generic Education and Training

Assessment of Learning

11280, 11551, 11552, 18203

Distance Education Supervision

12619-12623

 

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

 

Date new versions published                                                          June 2010

 

Planned review date                                                                           December 2015

 

Summary of review and consultation process

 

The review was carried out as part of the NQS planned review programme.

 

A review panel of assessors, moderators, and representatives from accredited Māori Education Providers, Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs), Private Training Enterprises (PTEs), and Government Training Enterprises (GTEs) encompassing both education and workplace training was asked to consider:

·         the currency of the unit standards and their suitability for existing and future qualifications;

·         the appropriateness of unit standards to their domain;

·         the accuracy and appropriateness of their content;

·         whether levels and credits were commensurate with performance outcomes and training needs; and

·         any gaps in skills and/or knowledge that could be captured by the development of new unit standards or by the expansion of existing unit standards.

 

Drafts of the reviewed unit standards were sent out for wider consultation to stakeholders that had expressed an interest in being part of the consultation process.  Stakeholder feedback endorsed the changes recommended by the panel.

 

Main changes resulting from the review

 

·         Two new unit standards in the Assessment of Learning domain have been developed to provide more options for people wanting to specialise in assessment and/or moderation.

·         Unit standards 12619-12623 in the Distance Education Supervision domain have been designated expiring and will not be replaced.  There is no demonstrated need for them as they have had very little use since first registered in 1997.

·         The Distance Education Supervision domain has been designated expiring (lapsing).

·         Credit values of unit standards 7094, 7095, 7097-7099, 7103-7105, 7113, 7115, 11551, 11552, and 20470 have increased to more accurately reflect the time taken for achievement.  Previous credit values were considered inadequate for the time required to achieve.

·         Levels of unit standards 11551 and 21982 have increased from 5 to 6 and from 4 to 5 respectively in order to reflect the complexity of the skills required.

·         Special notes, including range statements, have been amended as appropriate to clarify specific terms and concepts, contexts, and conditions for assessment.

·         Titles, elements, performance criteria, and range statements under elements and performance criteria have been amended to more accurately reflect intent.

 

Category D unit standards 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

Id

Level

Subfield

Adult Education and Training

4

Standard

21982

5

Domain

Delivery of Adult Education and Training

4

Subfield

Generic Education and Training

5

Standard

11551

6

Domain

Assessment of Learning

5

 

Impact on Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP)

 

None.

 

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 qualifications are impacted by the outcome of this review.  The standard setting bodies (SSBs) have been advised that they require revision.  The items that generated the Affected status are in bold.

 

Qualification title

Classification or standard in the qualification

SSB Name

National Diploma in Community Support (Epilepsy Care) [Ref: 0792]

7097

Community Support Services ITO Limited

National Certificate in Food and Related Products Processing (Level 4) [Ref: 0344]

7106, 7108, 7115, 11552, 18203

Competenz

National Certificate in Gunsmithing (Master) (Level 5) [Ref: 0347]

11551

National Certificate in Architectural Aluminium Joinery (Assembly and Glazing) (Level 3) with an optional strand in Cutting and Machining [Ref: 0766]

18203

National Certificate in Manufacturing (Metal and Related Products) (Level 4) [Ref: 1388]

7106, 7108, 7115, 18203

National Certificate in Offender Management (Level 4) [Ref: 0679]

7095

ElectroTechnology Industry Training Organisation

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Advanced Trade) (Level 5) with strands in Electrotechnology Specialisation, Electrical Installation, and Industrial Electrical Engineering [Ref: 1514]

11552

National Certificate in Workplace Emergency Risk Management (Building Fire and Emergency Co-ordinator) (Level 4) [Ref: 0735]

7108, 7115

Fire and Rescue Services Industry Training Organisation

National Diploma in Workplace Emergency Risk Management (Building Fire and Emergency Manager) (Level 5) [Ref: 0736]

7097

National Certificate in Specialist Rescue (Rope Instructor) (Level 4) [Ref: 1200]

7108

 

National Certificate in Furniture (Retail and Wholesale) (Level 4) [Ref: 0438]

7108

Forest Industries Training and Education Council

National Certificate in Forest Produce Inspection [Ref: 0908]

7108

 

National Certificate in Hospitality (Operations Supervision) (Level 4) with strands in Food and Beverage Service; Gaming; Accommodation; and Front Office [Ref: 0882]

7108

Hospitality Standards Institute

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]

7108

National Certificate in Hospitality (Small Business Management) (Level 4) [Ref: 1145]

18203

National Diploma in Hospitality (Operational Management) (Level 5) with strands in Kitchen Management, Food and Beverage Management, Rooms Division Management, and Functions Management [Ref: 1245]

7108

 

National Certificate in Hospitality (Food Services) (Level 4) [Ref: 1424]

7108

 

National Diploma in Professional Practice in Design and Construction Consultancy [Ref: 0586]

7106, 7108

InfraTrain New Zealand

National Certificate in General Contracting (Training and Assessment) [Ref: 1061]

7108, 7115, 11551, 11552, 18203

 

National Certificate in Civil Infrastructure Health, Safety, and Environment (Supervision) [Ref: 1179]

7103, 7108

National Certificate in Career Practice (Level 4) [Ref: 0428]

7106

Learning State

National Certificate in Supervision of Youth Development Programmes (Conservation Corps and Youth Service Corps) [Ref: 0907]

11552

 

National Certificate in Administration of Revenue Law (Introduction) (Level 4) [Ref: 0950]

7093, 7096, 7097, 11551, 11552

National Certificate in Civil Defence (Response) (Level 3) [Ref: 0327]

11552

Local Government Industry Training Organisation

National Certificate in Civil Defence Management [Ref: 0328]

11551, 11552

National Certificate in Meat Processing (Level 4) with strands in Supervisory Management, and Risk Management [Ref: 0692]

7108, 18203

New Zealand Industry Training Organisation

National Certificate in Meat Processing (Smallgoods) (Level 3) with an optional strand in On-job Training [Ref: 0957]

7108, 18203

National Certificate in Dairy Manufacturing (Process Skills) (Level 4) with optional strands in Product Safety, and People Skills [Ref: 1044]

7106, 7108, 7115

 

National Certificate in Scrap Metal Recycling (Operations) [Ref: 1285]

7108

NZ Extractive Industries Training Organisation

National Certificate in Scrap Metal Recycling (Nonferrous Purchasing) (Level 5) [Ref: 1286]

7108

National Certificate in Hairdressing (Management) (Level 5) with strands in Assessment of Hairdressing, Tutoring in Hairdressing, and Salon Management [Ref: 0646]

11551, 11552, 18203

NZ Hairdressing Industry Training Organisation Inc

National Certificate in Distribution (Level 4) [Ref: 0992]

7108, 11552

Retail Institute

National Certificate in Retail (Level 3) with optional strands in Bicycle Sales and Servicing; Garden Retail; Visual Merchandising; Delicatessen; and Produce [Ref: 0994]

7106, 7108, 18203

 

National Certificate in Retail (Level 4) [Ref: 0995]

7106, 7108, 18203

National Certificate in Community Recreation (Aquatics) (Level 4) [Ref: 0938]

7115, 18203

Skills Active Aotearoa Limited

National Certificate in Outdoor Recreation (Level 4) [Ref: 1190]

11552

National Certificate in Snowsport (Supervision) with strands in Lift Operation, Patrol Leader, Snowsport Equipment, Snowgrooming, Snowmaking, Snowschool, and Ticketing and Guest Services [Ref: 1219]

7108, 11552

National Certificate in Driving (Education and Assessment) with strands in Light Motor Vehicle, Heavy Motor Vehicle, On-road Motorcycle, Off-road Motorcycle, Quad Vehicle, Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Vehicle, and Driver Educator [Ref: 0793]

7097, 11552

Tranzqual ITO

National Diploma in Logistics Operations [Ref: 0960]

18203

 

National Certificate in Commercial Road Transport (Taxi Operations) [Ref: 0970]

7106, 11552, 18203

 

 

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

 

Subfield         Adult Education and Training

Domain          Delivery of Adult Education and Training

Id

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

7095

Facilitate adult learners' individualised learning

Develop and facilitate individualised adult learning plans

5

3

6

B

7096

Deliver learning presentations to adult learners

Deliver learning presentations for adult learners

4

8

B

7097

Facilitate interactive learning sessions for adults

Facilitate interactive learning sessions for adult learners

5

8

10

B

7106

Provide guidance for individual adult trainees

Prepare learning plans and provide guidance for individual adult learners

4

5

B

7108

Deliver on-job training to adults

Deliver on-job training for adult trainees

4

8

B

7115

Create and maintain a positive learning environment for adult learner groups

Create and maintain a positive learning environment for adult learners

4

4

6

B

19444

Deliver group training sessions to adults

Deliver group training sessions for adult learners

4

8

B

21981

Deliver learning opportunities that promote transfer of competence into new contexts

Deliver learning opportunities for adults that promote transfer of competence into new contexts

5

8

B

21982

Facilitate people to transfer existing competence into new contexts

Facilitate the transfer of existing competence into new contexts for adult trainees

4

 

5

6

B

 

Domain          Design and Development of Adult Education and Training

Id

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

7093

Design learning sessions for adult education and training

Design learning sessions for adults

5

6

B

7094

Design courses for adult education and training

Design a course for adult education and training

6

9

10

B

7103

Determine adult training requirements of individuals

Determine the training requirements of individual adults for a specified job

4

4

 

5

B

7104

Determine the adult training and development requirements of an organisation

Conduct a training needs analysis for adults in an organisation

6

10

 

12

B

7105

Determine the adult training and development requirements of a group

Conduct a training needs analysis for an adult group

5

8

 

10

B

20470

Design and develop training manuals for adults

Design, draft, and trial a training manual for adults

5

5

10

B

 

Domain          Evaluation in Adult Education and Training

Id

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

7098

Evaluate adult training courses

Evaluate an adult training course

6

9

10

B

7099

Evaluate strategic aspects of adult education and training provision

7

12

15

B

7113

Evaluate and support innovations in adult education and training

Trial and evaluate an innovation for adult education and training within an organisation

6

8

 

10

B

 

Subfield         Generic Education and Training

Domain          Assessment of Learning

Id

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

11280

Manage the assessment process for an organisation

Manage assessment within an organisation

6

9

B

11551

Moderate assessment

5

6

6

8

B

11552

Design assessment

Design and evaluate assessment materials

5

6

8

B

18203

Verify evidence for assessment for candidate Verify evidence for assessment

4

3

B

26171

Develop and implement an assessment strategy for an organisation

6

9

New

26172

Manage moderation within an organisation

6

9

New

 

Domain          Distance Education Supervision

Id

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

12619

Demonstrate knowledge of the nature of distance education and the role of the supervisor

2

3

D

12620

Identify, describe, and apply the organisational skills of the supervisor in distance education

3

6

D

12621

Relate a distance education learning programme to the curriculum and assessment requirements

4

8

D

12622

Demonstrate and apply knowledge required of a supervisor to maintain a distance learning programme

4

8

D

12623

Demonstrate knowledge required of a supervisor to support a student learning by distance education

4

8

D