Field Community and Social Services
Review of Journalism qualification and unit standards
Qualification
|
Qualification Title |
Reference |
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National Certificate in Journalism (Introductory) |
0927 |
Unit Standards
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Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
|
Journalism |
Journalism Skills |
10375, 18181, 18182, 18184, 18185, 18188, 18189 |
|
Preliminary Journalism Skills |
10817-10832 | |
|
Print Journalism |
18186, 18187 | |
|
Radio Journalism |
18183 |
The Communications and Media Industry Training Organisation (CMITO) has completed the review of the qualification and unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published January 2012
Planned review date December 2016
Summary
The qualification and unit standards listed above were reviewed because they had passed their planned review date and no longer met the requirements of industry. Although the unit standards provided a 'taster' for students who might be interested in journalism, the step between Level 3 and Level 5 was too great and with the continuing changes in technology such as the internet and digital media it was agreed that the qualification and many of the unit standards were no longer fit for their intended purpose.
Consultation with key stakeholders indicated that the Level 3 qualification should expire and that Level 4 unit standards and a Level 4 qualification would be developed which would result in a more logical and appropriate pathway of learning.
A review group of secondary school providers, and representatives from NZQA, CMITO and the Ministry of Education (MoE) met to discuss which of the current Level 2 and Level 3 unit standards would be retained and to discuss the required changes. It was agreed that six of the current unit standards would be retained, with changes being made to clarify assessment requirements, outcomes and evidence requirements. Eleven new unit standards were developed to cover identified gaps. The draft Media Studies Achievement Standards were also discussed to consider their relevance to the Journalism programmes and several of these were considered appropriate.
Review of Journalism qualification
Main changes resulting from the review
The following qualification has been designated expiring and will not be replaced.
National Certificate in Journalism (Introductory) [Ref: 0927]
|
Review category |
D |
See Key to Qualification Review Categories at the end of report |
Transition
The last date for assessments to take place for this qualification is December 2014. There will be no further enrolments accepted for this qualification.
It is not intended that any existing candidates are disadvantaged by this review. However, anyone who feels disadvantaged should contact the standard setter at:
CMITO
PO Box 31131
Lower Hutt 5040
Telephone 04 569 2804
Email info@cmito.co.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 |
Review of Journalism unit standards
Main changes
· Unit standards 10817, 10823-10825, 10827, 10828, 10830-10832, 18181-18189 were designated expiring and will not been replaced.
· Unit standards 10818-10822, 10826, and 10829 were replaced by unit standards 27611-27617 which better reflect industry requirements and clarify assessment conditions.
· New unit standards 27610 and 27618-27627 were developed to fill identified gaps.
· The expiry date for unit standard 10375 was changed from 21 July 2011 to 31 December 2014.
Category C and D unit standards will expire at the end of December 2014.
Impact on existing organisations with consent to assess
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Current consent for |
Consent extended to | ||||
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Nature of consent |
ID |
Level |
Nature of consent |
ID |
Level |
|
Subfield |
Journalism |
2 |
Standard |
27614 |
3 |
|
Standard |
10822 |
2 |
Standard |
27615 |
2 |
Impact on registered qualifications
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Key to type of impact | |
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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 |
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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 table identifies a qualification developed by another SSB that is affected by the outcome of this review. The SSB has been advised that the qualification requires revision.
|
Ref |
Qualification Title |
ID |
SSB Name |
|
1629 |
National Certificate in Reo Māori Media (Introductory Media Skills) (Level 3) |
10819, 10823, 10825, 10826, 10831 |
NZQA Maori Qualifications Services |
Detailed list of unit standards - classification, title, level, and credits
|
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 |
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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 |
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C |
Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID |
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D |
Standard will expire and not be replaced |
Community and Social Services > Journalism > Journalism Skills
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
18181 |
Write correct prose for journalism |
3 |
10 |
D |
|
18182 |
Investigate the selection and presentation of news items |
3 |
6 |
D |
|
18184 |
Plan and conduct a variety of news story interviews |
3 |
5 |
D |
|
18185 |
Demonstrate news knowledge |
3 |
6 |
D |
|
18188 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the rules and ethical codes that apply to journalism |
3 |
6 |
D |
|
18189 |
Identify and research stories for news for a variety of media |
3 |
5 |
D |
|
27618 |
Gather material for writing news stories |
4 |
15 |
New |
|
27619 |
Demonstrate understanding of news writing and write news stories suitable for community newspapers, internet and radio |
4 |
20 |
New |
|
27620 |
Write news stories with audio suitable for broadcast on radio |
4 |
15 |
New |
|
27621 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the laws and ethical codes applying to journalism |
4 |
5 |
New |
|
27622 |
Produce a digital news video suitable for publication on an internet website |
4 |
5 |
New |
|
27623 |
Produce a news slide show suitable for publication on an internet website |
4 |
5 |
New |
|
27624 |
Take photographs for photographic news assignments for publication |
4 |
5 |
New |
|
27625 |
Write features suitable for publication in community newspapers or on the internet |
4 |
7 |
New |
|
27626 |
Sub-edit news stories and lay out a page suitable for publication |
4 |
5 |
New |
|
27627 |
Create and manage a news research blog |
4 |
5 |
New |
Community and Social Services > Journalism > Preliminary Journalism Skills
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
10817 |
Investigate the selection and presentation of current daily news |
2 |
4 |
D |
|
10818
27611 |
Demonstrate knowledge of current events for journalism Demonstrate understanding of current events for journalism |
2
2 |
4
4 |
C |
|
10819 27612 |
Conduct interviews for news stories Plan and conduct interviews for a news story or a feature for publication or broadcast |
2 2 |
4 4 |
C |
|
10820 27613 |
Write short news stories Write and present news stories intended for publication |
2 2 |
4 4 |
C |
|
10821 27614 |
Sub-edit news stories and features Sub-edit news stories and a feature intended for publication |
2 3 |
2 3 |
C |
|
10822 27615 |
Provide photos for news stories and features Take and select photographs for a news story and a feature |
2 2 |
3 3 |
C |
|
10823 |
Write radio news stories |
2 |
3 |
D |
|
10824 |
Write news stories and features to pictures |
2 |
4 |
D |
|
10825 |
Identify and describe the codes and laws that apply to journalism |
2 |
3 |
D |
|
10826 27616 |
Identify and research news stories Identify and research potential news stories or news features for broadcast on radio |
3 3 |
3 3 |
C |
|
10827 |
Write feature stories |
3 |
4 |
D |
|
10828 |
Write a variety of stories for print |
3 |
5 |
D |
|
10829 27617 |
Lay out pages for publication Lay out pages intended for publication |
3 3 |
2 3 |
C |
|
10830 |
Manage a team in the production of a print publication |
3 |
5 |
D |
|
10831 |
Produce radio news stories |
3 |
2 |
D |
|
10832 |
Write and produce news stories for television |
3 |
5 |
D |
|
27610 |
Demonstrate basic understanding of news stories and the role of journalists |
2 |
4 |
New |
Community and Social Services > Journalism > Print Journalism
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
18186 |
Write a variety of print news stories |
3 |
18 |
D |
|
18187 |
Sub-edit stories for a variety of print media |
3 |
4 |
D |
Community and Social Services > Journalism > Radio Journalism
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
18183 |
Write and record news stories for radio |
3 |
18 |
D |