FIELD MĀORI
Review of Reo Māori qualifications
National Certificate in Reo Māori (Level 4) [Ref: 0426]
National Diploma in Reo Māori (Level 5) [Ref: 1196]
National Diploma in Reo Māori (Level 6) [Ref: 1197]
NZQA Māori Qualifications Services (MQS) has completed the review of the qualifications listed above.
Date new versions published July 2011
The next qualification review is planned to take place during 2012.
Summary of review and consultation process
These qualifications were reviewed with the Reo Māori Whakaruruhau panel as part of the Māori Qualifications Services review cycle. The usage report detail for the Level 4 and 5 qualifications indicated a significant decrease in the uptake and usage, and minimal to low usage of the Level 6 Diploma. Consultation has been through the Whakaruruhau networks as well as educators providing pathways to the Level 4 and 5 qualifications.
Main changes resulting from the review
National Certificate in Reo Māori (Level 4) [Ref: 0426]
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Review category |
B |
See Key to Qualification Review Categories at the end of report |
Changes to structure and content
· Purpose statement was updated to include compulsory and elective information.
· Overall credit total was decreased from 120 to 110.
· Three elective sections were added, which allow candidates to choose credits from the Reo Māori subfield, with each section at different levels.
· Standards 7257-7259, 7261-7263, 7265-7267, and 7269-7271 were removed from the compulsory but may still be used to meet the requirements of the elective section.
· Standards' titles and credits were updated to reflect changes made at review.
Transition
Candidates who are currently enrolled in versions 1, 2 or 3 of this qualification may either complete the requirements of that version or transfer their results to version 4 of the qualification. The last date for assessments to take place for the previous versions of this qualification is 31 December 2013.
National Diploma in Reo Māori (Level 5) [Ref: 1196]
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Review category |
B |
See Key to Qualification Review Categories at the end of report |
Changes to structure and content
· Purpose statement was updated to include compulsory and elective information.
· An elective section, which allows candidates to choose credits from the Reo Māori subfield, was added to ensure the credit requirements for a diploma were met.
· Standard credits were updated to reflect changes made at review.
Transition
Candidates who are currently enrolled in version 1 of this qualification may either complete the requirements of that version or transfer their results to version 2 of the qualification. The last date for assessments to take place for the previous version of this qualification is 31 December 2013.
National Diploma in Reo Māori (Level 6) [Ref: 1197]
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Review category |
B |
See Key to Qualification Review Categories at the end of report |
Changes to structure and content
· Purpose statement was updated to include compulsory and elective information.
· An elective section, which allows candidates to choose credits from the Reo Māori subfield, was added to ensure the credit requirements for a diploma were met.
· Standard and credits were updated to reflect changes made at review.
Transition
Candidates who are currently enrolled in version 1 of this qualification may either complete the requirements of that version or transfer their results to version 2 of the qualification. The last date for assessments to take place for the previous version of this qualification is 31 December 2013.
It is not intended that anyone be disadvantaged by this review, and the above arrangements have been designed for a smooth transition. However, anyone who feels they have been disadvantaged may appeal to the NZQA Māori Qualifications Services at the address below.
NZQA Māori Qualifications Services
PO Box 160
Wellington 6015
Telephone 04 463 3000
Free phone 0800 697 296
Email mqs@nzqa.govt.nz
Website http://www.nzqa.govt.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 |