FIELD Engineering and Technology
Review of Electronics Technology Qualifications
National Certificate in Electronics Technology (Level 2) [Ref: 0240]
National Certificate in Electronics Technology (Level 3) [Ref: 1005]
The Skills Organisation has completed the review of the qualifications listed above.
Replacement qualifications
New Zealand Certificate in Electronics Technology (Level 2) [Ref: 3633]
New Zealand Certificate in Electronics Technology (Level 3) [Ref: 3634]
Date new versions published August 2017
The next qualification review of the New Zealand qualifications is planned to take place by 31 December 2022.
Summary of review and consultation process
During 2011, a mandatory sector review of qualifications in the Electrotechnology sector occurred. The review encompassed broad consultation with the sector and training provider stakeholders to ensure that the new qualifications meet current and future needs. The review resulted in the recommendation that the national qualifications listed above should be replaced by New Zealand qualifications. The replacement New Zealand qualifications have now been listed, and the national qualifications will, therefore, be phased out.
Main changes resulting from the review
National Certificate in Electronics Technology (Level 2) [Ref: 0240]
replaced by
New Zealand Certificate in Electronics Technology (Level 2) [Ref: 3633]
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Review category |
C |
See Key to Qualification Review Categories at the end of report |
National Certificate in Electronics Technology (Level 3) [Ref: 1005]
replaced by
New Zealand Certificate in Electronics Technology (Level 3) [Ref: 3634]
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Review category |
C |
See Key to Qualification Review Categories at the end of report |
Transition
The last date for entry in to programmes leading to the replaced qualification is 31 December 2019. The last date for assessments to take place for the replaced qualification is 31 December 2020.
It is recommended that candidates currently enrolled in programmes leading to the replaced qualification, and who are unable to complete by 31 December 2020, transfer their existing results to this qualification.
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 Skills Organisation via reviewcomments@skills.org.nz.
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 Skills Organisation at the address below:
The Skills Organisation
FREEPOST 5164
PO Box 24469
Royal Oak
Auckland 1345
Email reviewcomments@skills.org.nz
Key to Qualification Review Categories
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Category A The qualification is published as a new version with the same NZQF 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 NZQF 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 NZQF 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 |