Field          Humanities

 

Review and rollover of Communication Skills unit standards

 

This report is in two parts.  The first deals with the rollover of unit standards 21335 and 21336, and the second deals with the Review of other standards in the Interpersonal Communications and Writing domains.

 

Rollover of Interpersonal Communications unit standards

 

Subfield

Domain

ID

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Communications

21335, 21336

 

NZQA National Qualifications Services has rolled over the unit standards listed above to maintain their currency until their review is completed in 2012.  It is intended to develop new leadership standards in the People Development and Coordination domain.

 

Date new versions published                                                          November 2011

 

Planned review date                                                                           December 2013

 

Review of Communication Skills unit standards

 

Subfield

Domain

ID

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Communications

1296, 1297, 1307, 1311, 1312, 9677, 9678, 9679, 9681, 9692, 9694, 9695, 9696, 9704, 9705, 11097, 11098, 11101

Writing

1279, 9685, 16612

 

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

 

Date new versions published                                                          November 2011

 

Planned review date                                                                           December 2016

 

Summary

 

The review was carried out as part of the NZQA National Qualifications Services planned review programme.

 

A review panel of assessors, moderators, and representatives from 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:

 

This panel produced updated versions of the unit standards which were made available on the NZQA website for wider consultation.  In particular, providers with consent to assess against the unit standards were invited to comment on these versions.

 

Main changes

 

·      Credit value of unit standard 11101 has increased from 4 to 5.

·      Titles, purpose statements, explanatory notes, outcomes, evidence requirements and range statements have, where applicable, been reworded to clarify and simplify.

 

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 qualifications are impacted by the outcomes of this review and will be updated when they are reviewed in 2013 and 2014.  The standards that generated the status Affected are listed in bold.

 

Ref

Qualification Title

ID

0369

National Certificate in Quality Management

9696

0743

National Certificate Business (First Line Management) (Level 3)

11097

0982

National Certificate in Pacific Islands Early Childhood Education (Pasifika Management) (Level 6)

16612

1261

National Certificate in Employment Relations (Union Representation) (Level 2)

9677

1431

National Certificate in Business (Level 3)

1307, 11097

1500

National Certificate in Project Management (Level 4)

11101

1669

National Certificate in Science (Level 4)

11101

 

The following table identifies qualifications developed by other SSBs that are impacted by the outcome of this review.  The SSBs have been advised that the qualifications require revision.  The standards that generated the status Affected are listed in bold.

 

Ref

Qualification Title

ID

SSB Name

0879

National Certificate in Wastewater Treatment (Level 4)

9681

Agriculture Industry Training Organisation

0998

National Certificate in Wool Classing with strands in Shed Classer, and Store Classer

9677

1012

National Diploma in Drinking-Water (Level 5) with strands in Drinking-Water Assessment, and Water Treatment

11098

1177

National Certificate in Poultry Husbandry (Level 3) with strands in Egg Production, Poultry Hatchery, and Poultry Meat Production

1296, 1307, 11097

1224

National Certificate in Pest Monitoring (Possum Monitoring - Field Operative) (Level 3)

1296

1225

National Certificate in Pest Monitoring (Possum Monitoring - Designer) (Level 3)

1296, 11097

1546

National Certificate in Wool Harvesting (Entry) (Level 2) with strands in Learner Shearer, and Learner Wool Handler

9677

0147

National Certificate in Leather Garment Manufacture (Level 3) with specialist strands in Material Selection and Cutting, Sewing and Garment Assembly, and Garment Finishing and Inspection

9677

Apparel and Textile Industry Training Organisation

0224

National Certificate in Footwear (Level 2)

9677

0225

National Certificate in Footwear (Level 3) with strands in Clicking, Closing, Bottom Stock, and Making and Lasting

9677, 11097

0226

National Certificate in Footwear (Level 4) with strands in Pattern Cutting, Clicking, Closing, Bottom Stock, and Making and Lasting

11097

0113

National Certificate in Travel (Level 4)

9692

Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation

0311

National Certificate in Tourism (Visitor Information) with an optional strand in i-SITE Visitor Centre Information

11098

0377

National Certificate in Casino Gaming (Level 4) with strands in Table Gaming, and Gaming Machines

9696

0405

National Certificate in Casino Security (Supervisor) (Level 4)

11098

0406

National Certificate in Casino Surveillance (Level 4)

9677, 11101

0490

National Certificate in Casino Cashiering (Level 3)

9677, 11097

1495

National Certificate in Aviation (Core Skills) (Level 3)

11097

1553

National Certificate in Tourism Conventions and Incentives (Level 4)

11101

1595

National Certificate in Tourism (Business Practice) (Level 4) with an optional strand in Operational Management

9696, 16612

1661

National Certificate in Construction Trades (Supervisor) (Level 4) with an optional strand in Business Management

9679

Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation

0256

National Certificate in Urban Pest Management with optional strands in Fumigation, Vertebrate Pests, Wood Borer, Shooting, Bird Control, Textile Pests, Bedbug Control, and Ant Control

1307, 11097

Building Service Contractors of New Zealand Incorporated

1115

National Certificate in Cleaning and Caretaking (Supervisor)

1307, 11097

0265

National Diploma in Guide Dog Training (Instructor)

1307, 9692

Community Services Support ITO (Careerforce)

0929

National Diploma in Human Services (Level 5)

9692, 11098

1327

National Certificate in Community Support Services (Core Competencies) (Level 3)

9681, 11097

1675

National Certificate in Health, Disability, and Aged Support (Senior Support) (Level 4)

11101

1676

National Certificate in Health, Disability, and Aged Support (Team Management) (Level 5)

9692, 11098

1677

National Certificate in Health, Disability, and Aged Support (Health Assistants) (Level 3) with strands in Dietitian Assistance, Dental Assistance, Healthcare Assistance, and Rehabilitation Assistance

11097

1679

National Certificate in Health, Disability, and Aged Support (Orderlies) (Level 3)

6981

0343

National Certificate in Food and Related Products Processing (Level 3)

11101

Competenz

0344

National Certificate in Food and Related Products Processing (Level 4)

1307, 9696

0568

National Certificate in Hand Operated Fire Fighting Equipment (Level 3)

9677

0569

National Certificate in Fire Detection and Alarm Systems (Level 4)

9677

0570

National Certificate in Fixed Fire Protection Systems (Level 4)

9677

0662

National Certificate in Lifts and Escalators (Level 4) with strands in Installation, and Servicing

9681

0862

National Certificate in Fire Detection and Alarm Systems (Testing) (Level 3)

9677

0863

National Certificate in Fixed Fire Protection Systems (Level 3) with strands in Installation, and Testing

9677

0864

National Certificate in Fire Protection Systems Technology (Inspection and Testing) (Level 4)

9677

1136

National Certificate in Maritime (Commercial Inshore Vessel Operations) with an optional strand in Business Operations

9677

1262

National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 4) with strands in Fitting and Machining, General Engineering, Machining, Maintenance Engineering, Toolmaking, and Electricity Supply

9677

1386

National Certificate in Manufacturing (Metal and Related Products) (Level 2)

9677

1387

National Certificate in Manufacturing (Metal and Related Products) (Level 3)

1307, 9677

1388

National Certificate in Manufacturing (Metal and Related Products) (Level 4)

1307, 9679, 9696, 11101

1581

National Certificate in Manufacturing (Core Skills) (Level 2)

9677

1293

National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Level 2) with optional strands in Electrical, Electrical Fitter, and Line Mechanic

9677

Electricity Supply Industry Training Organisation

1418

National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Retail) (Level 3)

1307, 9681, 11097

1624

National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Distribution Faultman) (Level 4) with strands in Line Mechanic, and Electrician

11097

0643

National Certificate in Contact Centre Operations (Level 3)

9681, 11097

ElectroTechnology Industry Training Organisation

0678

National Certificate in Offender Management (Level 3)

1296, 9681

0679

National Certificate in Offender Management (Level 4)

9681, 9696, 11101

0739

National Certificate in Contact Centres with strands in Senior Customer Service Representative, and Management (Team Leader)

9696, 11097, 11101,16612

0975

National Certificate in Offender Management (Level 5)

9692, 16612

1392

National Certificate in Financial Services (Level 4)

9679, 9681

1469

National Certificate in Electrical Equipment (Level 3)

11097

1479

National Certificate in Security (Level 4) with strands in Senior Security Officer, and Team Leader

9696

0735

National Certificate in Workplace Emergency Risk Management (Building Fire and Emergency Co-ordinator) (Level 4)

9679

Fire and Rescue Services Industry Training Organisation

0910

National Certificate in Community and Workplace Fire and Emergency Management (Level 2)

9677

0911

National Certificate in Workplace Fire and Emergency Response (Level 3)

9677

0712

National Certificate in Materials Management (Level 3)

11097

Forest Industries Training and Education Council (FITEC)

0908

National Certificate in Forest Produce Inspection

1307

0952

National Certificate in Biosecurity (Border Quarantine) with strands in International Cargo Clearance, International Vessel Clearance, International Aircraft Clearance, and International Mail Clearance

11098

1532

National Diploma in Forestry (Operations Management)

9692

1330

National Diploma in Funeral Directing

11097

Funeral Service Training Trust of New Zealand

0552

National Certificate in Hospitality (Introductory Cookery) (Level 2)

9677

Hospitality Standards Institute

0553

National Certificate in Hospitality (Basic Cookery) (Level 3)

9677

0882

National Certificate in Hospitality (Operations Supervision) (Level 4) with strands in Food and Beverage Service, Gaming, Accommodation, and Front Office

9681

1257

National Certificate in Hospitality (Entry Skills)

9677

1273

National Certificate in Hospitality (Hotel Reservations) (Level 4)

9696

1339

National Certificate in Hospitality (Functions Coordination) (Level 4)

9681

1423

National Certificate in Hospitality (Food Services) (Level 3)

9677

0432

National Certificate in Surveying (Assistant) (Level 3)

9677

InfraTrain New Zealand

0592

National Diploma in Engineering (Process and Materials Engineering) (Level 6)

9692

0640

National Certificate in Design (Draughting) (Level 2)

9677

0672

National Certificate in Engineering and Technology (for the Design and Construction Sector) (Level 4)

1307, 9692, 9696, 11097

1658

National Certificate in Infrastructure Works Supervision with optional strands in Asphalt Surfacing, Chipseal Surfacing, Civil Works and Utilities, Road Works, Water, and Wastewater

9695, 9696

0766

National Certificate in Architectural Aluminium Joinery (Assembly and Glazing) (Level 3) with an optional strand in Cutting and Machining

1307, 9681, 9696, 11101

Joinery Industry Training Organisation

1103

National Certificate in Glass Processing

9677

1249

National Certificate in Automotive Reglazing (Level 3)

9677

1484

National Certificate in Joinery with strands in Kitchen Manufacturing, and Kitchen Installation

9677

1687

National Certificate in Architectural Aluminium Joinery with strands in Quotation, and Special Aluminium Joinery

9696, 11101

1688

National Certificate in Architectural Aluminium Joinery (Installation) (Level 4)

11101

0328

National Certificate in Civil Defence Management

9692

Learning State Limited

0464

National Certificate in Compliance and Regulatory Control (Parking Enforcement) (Level 3)

1296, 1307, 11097, 11101

0529

National Certificate in Compliance and Regulatory Control (Pest Plant Control) (Level 4)

1307

0530

National Certificate in Compliance and Regulatory Control (Vertebrate Pest Management) (Level 2)

1307, 11101

0531

National Certificate in Compliance and Regulatory Control (Vertebrate Pest Management) (Level 4)

1307, 9692

0532

National Certificate in Compliance and Regulatory Control (Animal Control) (Level 2)

1296, 9677

0660

National Certificate in Public Sector Services (Client/Customer Services) (Level 4)

1296, 1307, 9679, 9681, 9695, 9696, 11097, 11101

0959

National Certificate in Compliance and Regulatory Control (Local Government Committee Management)

9679, 9692, 11097

0968

National Certificate in Mediation (Interpersonal Communications) (Level 4)

11097

0999

National Certificate in Intelligence Analysis (Level 4)

9692

1106

National Certificate in Public Sector Services (Community Advisor) (Level 5)

9692, 16612

1170

National Certificate in Public Sector Compliance Management (Road Transport) (Level 4)

9692, 9696

1237

National Certificate in Compliance and Regulatory Control (Rates Officer)

11097

1238

National Certificate in Compliance and Regulatory Control (Rates Management)

9692

1374

National Certificate in Cadet Forces (Foundation Skills) (Level 2)

1307

1486

National Diploma in Building Control Surveying (Small Buildings)

1296

1487

National Diploma in Building Control Surveying (Medium and Large Buildings)

1296

1586

National Certificate in Career Practice (Level 4)

9692, 11097, 11101

1587

National Certificate in Career Practice (Level 5)

9692, 11098

1664

National Certificate in Public Sector Compliance (Foundation) (Level 3)

16612

1665

National Certificate in Public Sector Compliance Operations (Level 4) with an optional strand in Investigations

9692, 9695

1666

National Diploma in Public Sector Compliance Investigations (Level 5) with optional strands in Prosecutions, and Civil Appeal Proceedings

9692

0533

National Certificate in Compliance and Regulatory Control (Animal Control) (Level 4) with an optional strand in Animal Shelter

1307, 9692

Local Government Industry Training Organisation

0653

National Certificate in Equine (Racecourse Management) (Level 4)

1307

NZ Equine Industry Training Organisation

1477

National Certificate in Greyhound Care and Training (Kennel Hand) (Level 3)

1296

1603

National Certificate in Equine (Preliminary Coaching) (Level 3)

11097

1604

National Certificate in Equine (Coaching) (Level 4) with strands in Dressage, Showjumping, and Eventing

11097

1663

National Certificate in Racing Operations (Level 3) with strands in Raceday Control, and TAB Retail

9696, 11097, 11101

1176

National Certificate in Hot Dip Galvanizing (Supervision) (Level 4)

9696

NZ Extractive Industries Training Organisation

1672

National Diploma in Resource Efficiency (Level 5)

9692

1673

National Certificate in Resource Efficiency (Management) (Level 6)

9692

0646

National Certificate in Hairdressing (Management) (Level 5) with strands in Assessment of Hairdressing, Tutoring in Hairdressing, and Salon Management

11097, 11098

NZ Hairdressing Industry Training Organisation Inc

0687

National Certificate in Fellmongery Processing (Level 2)

9677

New Zealand Industry Training Organisation

0688

National Certificate in Fellmongery Processing with strands in Slipe Wool Grading, Pickled Pelt Grading, and Pickled Pelt Processing

9677

0692

National Certificate in Meat Processing (Level 4) with strands in Supervisory Management, and Risk Management

9696, 11097, 11098

0748

National Certificate in Dairy Manufacturing (Sales and Service) (Level 3)

1307, 9681, 9695, 9696, 11101

1699

National Certificate in Meat Processing (Further Processing) (Level 2) with strands in Trimming, Saw Operations, Quartering, Packaging, and Dispatching

9677

0121

National Certificate in Composites (Level 4)

1296, 1307, 9681, 11097

NZ Marine Industry Training Organisation

1157

National Certificate in Composites (Level 3)

9677

0934

National Certificate in Stevedoring and Ports Industry (Log Handling and Ship Loading) (Level 3)

9677

NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated)

1010

National Certificate in Stevedoring and Ports Industry (Cargo Handling) (Level 3)

1296

1011

National Certificate in Stevedoring and Ports Industry (Cargo Operations) with strands in Cargo Supervision, and Cargo Planning

1296

1209

National Certificate in Road Transport Management (Operations) (Level 4)

9696

1341

National Certificate in Industrial Textile Fabrication (Level 4) with strands in Canvas Fabrication; Sailmaking; and Vehicle Trimming and Upholstery

9696, 11101

 

1380

National Certificate in Motor Industry (Sales and Service) with strands in Automotive Parts and Accessories, Automotive Service Reception, Service Station, and Vehicle Sales

9677, 11097

1608

National Certificate in Commercial Road Transport (Goods Service Senior Driver)

1307

1685

National Certificate in Freight Forwarding (Advanced) (Level 4)

9696, 11101

0203

National Certificate in Sports Turf Management (Level 4)

1307

New Zealand Sports Turf Industry Training Organisation

1078

National Certificate in Amenity Turf Maintenance (Level 3)

1307

1234

National Certificate in Pharmaceutical and Allied Products Manufacturing (Level 2)

9677

Plastics and Materials Processing Industry Training Organisation Incorporated

1362

National Certificate in Plastics Processing Technology (Production) (Level 2) with strands in General, Injection Moulding, Extrusion, Blow Moulding, Pressure Thermoforming, Vacuum Thermoforming, Blown Film Extrusion, Film Conversion, Injection Stretch-Blow Moulding, Rotational Moulding, Expanded Polystyrene Moulding, and Polystyrene Pre-expansion

9677

1363

National Certificate in Plastics Processing Technology (Production) (Level 3) with strands in General, and Expanded Polystyrene Moulding

1296

1364

National Certificate in Paint Manufacturing (Level 2)

9677

1407

National Certificate in Engineering and Technology (Plastics Engineering) (Level 4) with strands in Injection Moulding, Extrusion, Blow Moulding, Pressure Thermoforming, Vacuum Thermoforming, Blown Film Extrusion, Film Conversion, Injection Stretch-Blow Moulding, and Rotational Moulding

9677

1488

National Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (Introduction) (Level 2)

9677

Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying ITO Ltd

0991

National Certificate in Distribution (Level 3)

11097

Retail Institute

0995

National Certificate in Retail (Level 4)

9696, 11098, 11101

1650

National Certificate in Sales (Level 4)

16612

1689

National Certificate in Retail (Level 3)

11097

0440

National Certificate in Snowsport Equipment

9681, 11097

Skills Active Aotearoa Limited

0443

National Certificate in Snowsport (Patrol) (Level 4)

11097

0450

National Certificate in Community Recreation (Community Art Work) (Level 4)

9681, 9695, 9696, 11097

0733

National Certificate in Outdoor Recreation (Instruction) with strands in Adventure Based Learning, Kayaking, Mountaineering, Single Pitch Rock Climbing, and Tramping

9692

0848

National Certificate in Snowsport with strands in Snowgrooming, and Snowmaking

9681

0859

National Certificate in Snowsport (Ticketing and Guest Services)

11097, 11101

1190

National Certificate in Outdoor Recreation (Level 4)

1307, 9681, 9696

1191

National Diploma in Outdoor Recreation (Instruction) (Level 5)

9692

1219

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

9679

1239

National Certificate in Fitness (Foundation Skills) (Level 2)

11097

1240

National Diploma in Fitness (Applied) (Level 5)

11097

1289

National Certificate in Community Recreation (Level 3)

9681, 11097

1475

National Certificate in Parks and Recreation (Park Ranger) (Level 3)

1307, 9692, 11097

1697

National Certificate in Recreation and Sport (Aquatics) (Level 3) with strands in Pool Lifeguard, Swim Education, and Pool Operations

9681

1710

National Certificate in Recreation and Sport (Core Skills)

9677

1711

National Certificate in Recreation and Sport (Level 3)

9681, 11097

1712

National Certificate in Recreation and Sport (Level 4)

9679

 

Detailed list of unit standards - 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

 

Humanities > Communication Skills > Interpersonal Communications

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

1296

Interview in an informal one-to-one situation

Interview in an informal situation

3

3

B

1297

Interview in a formal situation

4

5

B

1307

Speak to a specified audience in a predictable situation

Speak to a known audience in a predictable situation

3

3

B

1311

Present and defend an argument orally

4

4

B

1312

Give oral instructions in the workplace

3

3

B

9677

Participate in a group/team which has an objective(s)

Participate in a team or group which has an objective

2

3

B

9678

Conduct formal meetings

5

4

B

9679

Participate in a formal meeting

Apply knowledge of a formal meeting

4

4

B

9681

Contribute within a group/team which has an objective(s)

Contribute within a team or group which has an objective

3

3

B

9692

Present information orally to an audience

Deliver an oral presentation to an audience

5

4

B

9694

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of communication process theory

3

5

B

9695

Examine a problem-solving model and associated techniques

Examine problem-solving models and explain associated techniques

4

3

B

9696

Apply problem-solving techniques

Apply a problem-solving model

4

4

B

9704

Manage interpersonal conflict

4

6

B

9705

Give and respond to feedback on performance

3

3

B

11097

Listen to gain information in an interactive situation

Listen actively to gain information in an interactive situation

3

3

B

11098

Analyse listening techniques, and listen and respond to information received

Analyse and use listening techniques and respond to information received

5

2

B

11101

Collaborate within a group/team which has an objective(s)

Collaborate within a team or group which has an objective

4

4

 

5

B

 

Humanities > Communication Skills > Writing

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

1279

Write in plain English

3

3

B

9685

Write an analytical report

5

5

B

16612

Use effective business writing skills in a business organisation

Use effective business writing skills in an organisation

4

4

B