CMRs for: Building and Construction [Ref: 0048]; Design, Glass and Glazing, Joinery, and Construction Trades [Ref: 0073]; and Flooring [Ref: 0175]

Revision of BCITO CMRs

The Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO) has completed the revision of the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMRs) above.

Date new versions published                                                          June 2015

The next CMR review is planned to take place during 2020.

Summary of revision

The BCITO (refer CMR 0048) has recently merged with Joinery (refer CMR 0073) and Flooring and Painting (refer CMR 0175).  As both CMR 0073 and CMR 0175 had previously been modified to bring them into closer alignment with the wording and requirements of CMR 0048, it was decided to rationalise the three similar CMRs into one CMR which represents the BCITO as a whole.  The BCITO aims to eventually have only one CMR representing all of its trades.  As the Flooring and Joinery unit standards are reviewed, they will be linked to CMR 0048.

CMR 0048 has been modified in several places in order to future proof it as much as possible, but there are no significant changes that will impact on organisations seeking consent to assess or following moderation requirements.

CMRs 0073 and 0175 were updated to mirror the appropriate sections of CMR 0048.

Compliance with new requirements

Requirements for consent to assess will apply with effect from June 2015.

Moderation system requirements will apply with effect from June 2015.

Organisations with consent to assess will be expected to be able to demonstrate compliance with the CMR from December 2015 onwards.

Main changes

Requirements for Consent to Assess (RCA)

Standard Setting Body involvement in process for granting consent to assess

· The wording around Building, Construction, and Allied Trades (BCATS) domain having Base Scope of Assessment for Schools (BSAS) to Level 2 has been clarified.

Fees for SSB involvement in process for granting consent to assess

· The fees structure wording has been modified to account for the fact there is no longer an NZQA recommended fees structure.

Industry or sector-specific requirements for consent to assess

· Criterion 2: The wording around specific legislative requirements has been simplified to allow for future changes to legislative frameworks

· Criterion 3: BCITO no longer specifies the trainer having to be one level higher than the level being delivered

· Criterion 3: The wording around specific legislative requirements has been simplified to allow for future changes to legislative frameworks

· Criterion 5: It is an expectation that any provider delivering BCITO qualifications will provide access to guidance and support systems

· Criterion 7: Although BCITO does provide resource material and this is available to providers, there is no expectation or obligation for providers to make use of it.

Moderation Requirements (MR)

Moderation System

· Extra information has been provided directing users to the BCITO web site for further information

· Extra wording has been provided about the moderation selection process.

Pre-assessment moderation:

· Wording around costs has been changed to future proof any changes

· Although the BCITO does provide resource material and this is available to providers, there is no expectation or obligation for providers to make use of it.

Post-assessment moderation

· Wording has been changed to better explain the process for BCITO-facilitated moderation meetings for Diploma courses.

Other:

· Minor wording changes have been made for clarity.

Funding

· Wording has been changed to future proof changes in costs over time.

Non-compliance with moderation requirements

· Wording has been changed to future proof changes in costs over time.

DAS Registration Information:

· Table has been updated to reflect latest changes.