FIELD MANUFACTURING
Review of Textile Dyeing and Finishing qualifications
National Certificate in Textile Dyeing and Finishing (Dyeing Technology) (Level 4) with strands in Shade Assessment and Measurement, and Chemical Preparation
[Ref: 0181]
National Diploma in Textile Dyeing and Finishing (Advanced Dyeing Technology) (Level 5) [Ref: 0182]
National Certificate in Textile Dyeing and Finishing (Operations) (Level 2) with strands in Dyeing, Finishing, and Printing [Ref: 0186]
National Certificate in Textile Dyeing and Finishing (Advanced Operations) (Level 3)
[Ref: 0288]
The Apparel and Textiles Industry Training Organisation has completed the review of the qualifications listed above.
Date new versions published March 2010
The next qualification review is planned to take place during 2015.
Summary of review and consultation process
The review was carried out as part of the ITO's scheduled review programme. All of the qualifications were due for review. Representatives from each of the active dyeing companies in the industry were invited to participate along with training providers and training advisors involved in the sector. Group meetings were held in Christchurch and consultation continued by email.
The group considered the relevancy of the qualifications for the sector now and into the future. They looked at the structure and content of the qualifications and gave consideration to the infrequency of their award and the possible reasons for this. Feedback that has been gained through moderation and ongoing contact with the sector was also used to inform the review.
Main changes resulting from the review
· Standards 2916 and 5471 were removed from the National Certificate in Textile Dyeing and Finishing (Operations) (Level 2) with strands in Dyeing, Finishing, and Printing [Ref: 0186].
· Standard 2780 was removed from the National Certificate in Textile Dyeing and Finishing (Dyeing Technology) (Level 4) with strands in Shade Assessment and Measurement, and Chemical Preparation [Ref: 0181].
· The overall credit totals of [Ref: 0181] and [Ref: 0288] were changed.
· Titles, levels, and credits of reviewed standards were updated.
National Certificate in Textile Dyeing and Finishing (Dyeing Technology) (Level 4) with strands in Shade Assessment and Measurement, and Chemical Preparation
[Ref: 0181]
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Review category |
B |
See Key to Qualification Review Categories at the end of report |
Changes to structure and content
· The credit value of standard 5375 increased from 6 to 16 credits.
· Standard 2780 was removed from the qualification.
· The overall credit total for the qualification has changed from 135 or 146 depending on strand to 136 or 156.
National Diploma in Textile Dyeing and Finishing (Advanced Dyeing Technology) (Level 5) [Ref: 0182]
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Review category |
B |
See Key to Qualification Review Categories at the end of report |
Changes to structure and content
· The lapsing Management subfield in the Elective was replaced by the Business field.
National Certificate in Textile in Dyeing and Finishing (Operations) (Level 2) with strands in Dyeing, Finishing, and Printing [Ref: 0186]
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Review category |
B |
See Key to Qualification Review Categories at the end of report |
Changes to structure and content
· The limitation on selecting a maximum of 5 credits from the Textiles Manufacture subfield was removed from the Core Elective section.
· Standard 19841 was added to the Core Compulsory section.
· Expiring standards 2916 and 5471 were removed from the qualification.
· Standard 2912 was reclassified to the Textile Dyeing and Finishing domain and is no longer specified in the Finishing Strand Elective but is available through the Finishing Strand Balance.
· The overall credit total for the qualification has changed from 40, to 40 or 41 depending on strand.
· Standard 2913 had the level changed from 4 to 3 and the credits value reduced from 24 to 12.
· Standard 2917 had the level changed from 2 to 3 and the credit value increased from 3 to 12.
National Certificate in Textile Dyeing and Finishing (Advanced Operations) (Level 3)
[Ref: 0288]
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Review category |
B |
See Key to Qualification Review Categories at the end of report |
Changes to structure and content
· Standards 5876, 5877 and 5878 were moved from Elective 2 to the Compulsory section.
· The elective sections were combined to form one elective section.
· The credit value of standard 5375 was increased from 6 to 16.
· The overall credit total for the qualification was raised from 76-79 credits to 103 credits.
Transition
People currently working towards the reviewed qualifications may either complete the requirements for the previous versions or transfer their results to the new versions.
The last date for entry to training programmes or courses for the previous versions of these qualifications is 31 December 2010. The last date for assessment of the previous versions is 31 December 2013.
Industry will continue to recognise the previous versions of these qualifications, so there should be no need to 'upgrade' by those who have already achieved one.
The Apparel and Textile Industry Training Organisation (ATITO) does not intend that any existing candidate be disadvantaged by this review. However, any candidate who feels they have been disadvantaged by the transition should contact ATITO at the address below:
Apparel and Textile Industry Training Organisation
PO Box 13210
Armagh
Christchurch 8141
Telephone 03 377 8443
Email training@atito.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 |