FIELD                 MANUFACTURING

 

Review of Signmaking and Fibreboard Packaging qualifications

 

National Certificate in Signmaking with strands in Computer Graphics, Hand Lettering, and Electric Signmaking [Ref: 0306]

National Certificate in Fibreboard Packaging (Level 2) [Ref: 1166]

National Certificate in Fibreboard Packaging (Carton Converting: Straight Line Folder Gluer) (Level 3) [Ref: 0054]

National Certificate in Corrugated Case Converting (Level 3) with strands in Flexo Folder Gluer, Rotary Die Cutter Printer, Specialty Gluer, and Flat Bed Die Cutter [Ref: 1202]

National Certificate in Fibreboard Manufacture (Level 3) [Ref: 1203]

National Certificate in Printing (Production Support: Cut and Crease Printed Substrates) (Level 3) [Ref: 0614]

National Certificate in Fibreboard Packaging (Carton Converting: Cut and Crease Cartons Six Up and Autostrip) (Level 4) [Ref: 0615]

National Certificate in Fibreboard Packaging (Carton Converting: Four and Six Corner Gluers) (Level 4) [Ref: 0847]

National Certificate in Fibreboard Manufacture (Level 4) [Ref: 1204]

National Certificate in Corrugated Case Converting (Rotary Die Cutter Printer Operator) (Level 4) [Ref: 1205]

National Certificate in Corrugated Case Converting (Specialty Gluer Operator) (Level 4) [Ref: 1206]

National Certificate in Corrugated Case Converting (Flat Bed Die Cutter Operator) (Level 4) with an optional strand in Printer Flat Bed Die Cutter Operator [Ref: 1207]

National Certificate in Corrugated Case Converting (Flexo Folder Gluer Operator) (Level 4) [Ref: 1208]

 

The Communications and Media Industry Training Organisation (CMITO) has completed the reviews of the qualifications listed above.

 

Replacement and New qualifications

 

New Zealand Certificate in Fibreboard Packaging (Level 2) [Ref: 1818]

New Zealand Certificate in Fibreboard Packaging (Level 3) [Ref: 1819]

New Zealand Certificate in Fibreboard Packaging (Level 4) [Ref: 1820]

New Zealand Certificate in Signmaking (Level 3) [Ref: 1824]

New Zealand Certificate in Signmaking (Level 4) [Ref: 1825]

 

Date new versions published                                                          November 2012

 

The next qualification review is planned to take place during 2017.

 

 

Signmaking

 

Summary of review and consultation process

 

In February 2011, after the dissolution of the Creative Trades Industry Training Organisation, the responsibility for the signmaking sector was transferred to the Communications and Media Industry Training Organisation.  As part of this change of responsibility the qualification National Certificate in Signmaking with strands in Computer Graphics, Hand Lettering, and Electric Signmaking [Ref: 0306], was transferred and the Signmaking domain was moved from the Graphic Arts subfield to the Printing subfield. 

 

In March 2011 the Signmaking Advisory Group, made up of industry representatives, an apprentices representative, and union representation, was convened to examine the existing unit standards and qualification.  As a result of the review the skills, knowledge and attributes required for a signmaker were examined and a graduate profile developed.  This resulted in the need for two qualifications in signmaking at levels 3 and 4 on the NZQF. This structure was endorsed by the Signmaking Advisory Group in May 2011 and a qualification pre-development application was submitted to NZQA for approval.  This was approved on 16 December 2011 and the qualifications were developed and endorsed by the advisory group in February 2012.

 

Main changes resulting from the review

 

The National Certificate in Signmaking (Level 4) with strands in Computer Graphics, Hand Lettering, and Electric Signmaking [Ref: 0306] was replaced with two new qualifications.

New Zealand Certificate in Signmaking (Level 3) [Ref: 1824]

New Zealand Certificate in Signmaking (Level 4) [Ref: 1825]

 

Review category

C

See Key to Qualification Review Categories at the end of report

 

Transition

 

The replaced national signmaking qualifications will be designated expiring on the 31 December 2013, from which time no new enrolments in programmes leading to it will be accepted. People currently enrolled in the National Certificate in Signmaking (Level 4) with strands in Computer Graphics, Hand Lettering, and Electric Signmaking [Ref: 0306] may complete this qualification by 31 December 2015 or transfer to a new qualification. 

 

The last date for award of the replaced national signmaking qualifications is 31 December 2015, at which time they will be designated as discontinued.

 

It is anticipated that no existing candidates will be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements.  However, anyone who feels that they have been disadvantaged may appeal to the Communications and Media Industry Training Organisation at the address below.  Appeals will be considered on a case by case basis. 

 

 

Fibreboard Packaging

 

National Certificate in Fibreboard Packaging (Level 2) [Ref: 1166]

New Zealand Certificate in Fibreboard Packaging (Level 2) [Ref: 1818]

 

Review category

C

See Key to Qualification Review Categories at the end of report

 

 

National Certificate in Fibreboard Packaging (Carton Converting: Straight Line Folder Gluer) (Level 3) [Ref: 0054]

National Certificate in Corrugated Case Converting (Level 3) with strands in Flexo Folder Gluer, Rotary Die Cutter Printer, Specialty Gluer, and Flat Bed Die Cutter [Ref: 1202]

National Certificate in Printing (Production Support: Cut and Crease Printed Substrates) (Level 3) (Ref: 0614]

National Certificate in Fibreboard Manufacture (Level 3) [Ref: 1203]

New Zealand Certificate in Fibreboard Packaging (Level 3) [Ref: 1819]

 

Review category

C

See Key to Qualification Review Categories at the end of report

 

 

National Certificate in Fibreboard Packaging (Carton Converting: Cut and Crease Cartons Six Up and Autostrip) (Level 4) [Ref: 0615]

National Certificate in Fibreboard Packaging (Carton Converting: Four and Six Corner Gluers) (Level 4) [Ref: 0847]

National Certificate in Fibreboard Manufacture (Level 4) [Ref: 1204]

National Certificate in Corrugated Case Converting (Rotary Die Cutter Printer Operator) (Level 4) [Ref: 1205]

National Certificate in Corrugated Case Converting (Specialty Gluer Operator) (Level 4) [Ref: 1206]

National Certificate in Corrugated Case Converting (Flat Bed Die Cutter Operator) (Level 4) with an optional strand in Printer Flat Bed Die Cutter Operator [Ref: 1207]

National Certificate in Corrugated Case Converting (Flexo Folder Gluer Operator) (Level 4) [Ref: 1208]

New Zealand Certificate in Fibreboard Packaging (Level 4) [Ref: 1820]

 

Review category

C

See Key to Qualification Review Categories at the end of report

 

Transition

 

The replaced national Printing, Binding and Finishing and Fibreboard Packaging qualifications will be designated expiring on the 31 December 2013, from which time no new enrolments in programmes leading to it will be accepted. People currently enrolled in programmes leading to the expiring qualifications may either complete that qualification or transfer to the new qualification under the guidance of the CMITO.

 

The last date for award of the replaced national Printing, Binding and Finishing and Fibreboard Packaging qualifications is 31 December 2015, at which time they will be designated as discontinued.

 

Note that for the qualification:

·          National Certificate in Signmaking with strands in Computer Graphics, Hand Lettering, and Electric Signmaking [Ref: 0306], all of the standards expire in December 2014, with the exception of US6402 which expires in December 2013, and US1277 which is current. Those enrolled in this qualification will need to complete standards before they expire.

·          National Certificate in Printing (Digital Processes for Print) (Level 3) [Ref: 1280], unit standard 23556 expires in December 2014, and must therefore be completed prior to this date.

·          Note that, for the qualification, National Certificate in Printing (Digital Processes for Print) (Level 4) [Ref: 1281], unit standard 23557 expires in December 2014, and must therefore be completed prior to this date.

 

It is anticipated that no existing candidates will be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements.  However, anyone who feels that they have been disadvantaged may appeal to the CMITO at the address below.  Appeals will be considered on a case by case basis. 

 

CMITO

PO Box 31 131

LOWER HUTT 5040

 

Telephone               04 569 2804

Email                       info@cmito.co.nz

 

 

Key to Qualification Review Categories

 

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
	No change is made to title, rules or components of the qualification
	No transition arrangements are required
Category B The qualification is published as a new version with the same NQF ID	Changes are made to title, rules or components
	The new version of the qualification recognises a similar skill set to that recognised by the previous version
	The SSB is confident that people awarded the new or previous version are comparable in terms of competence
	Transition arrangements are required if candidates must gain additional/different credits for the new version
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
	The SSB views people with the replacement qualification as being significantly different in terms of competence from those with the replaced qualification
	Transition arrangements are required
	Transition may be limited to phase-out dates
Category D Qualification will expire. There is no replacement qualification	Qualification is no longer required by industry
	The qualification is designated as expiring and a last date for meeting the qualification requirements is set