FIELD Health
Review of Complementary Therapies qualifications
New Zealand Certificate in Aroma Science (Level 5) [Ref: 3438]
New Zealand Diploma in Aromatherapy (Level 6) [Ref: 3439]
New Zealand Diploma in Integrated Reflexology (Level 6) [Ref: 3440]
The New Zealand Qualifications Authority has reviewed the qualifications listed above.
Date new version published July 2018
Summary of review and consultation process
These qualifications have been reviewed and due to low use, will be discontinued.
Main changes resulting from the review
New Zealand Certificate in Aroma Science (Level 5) [Ref: 3438]
New Zealand Diploma in Aromatherapy (Level 6) [Ref: 3439]
New Zealand Diploma of Integrated Reflexology (Level 6) [Ref: 3440]
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Transition
Candidates working towards these qualifications must complete the requirements by 31 December 2018.
The last date for entry into programmes leading to these qualifications is 31July 2018.
The last date for assessment to take place is 31 December 2018, at which time the qualifications will be 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 contact the New Zealand Qualifications Authority at the address below.
New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Telephone +64 04 463 3000
Email Approvals_Accreditation@nzqa.govt.nz
Website www.nzqa.govt.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 |