Change report for the review of Aquaculture Diving Qualification

 

Reviewed qualifications

[Ref]

Qualification title

Level

Credits

1210-2

National Certificate in Aquaculture Diving (Level 4)                            

4

40

 

Review information

Review completed by

Primary ITO

Reason for the review

To expire the National Certificate

Date replacement qualifications listed

November 2019

Next qualification review date

N/A

 

Summary of review and consultation process

The National Certificate in Aquaculture Diving (Level 4) was reviewed in May 2019 as part of the Targeted Review of Qualifications process. It was replaced by the Aquaculture Diving strand of the New Zealand Certificate in Aquaculture (Level 4) with strands in Hatchery, Fish, Shellfish, and Aquaculture Diving [Ref: 3134].

This review process was required to set last dates of entry and assessment for the National Certificate, and ensure it remains fit for purpose for candidates until discontinued. 

 

Main changes resulting from the review

·         The prerequisite relationships for unit standards in this qualification were checked and updated.

·         Last dates of entry and assessment were set.

 

Review outcome

[Ref:]

Qualification title

Outcome category

Replacement qualification

(if applicable)

1210-3

National Certificate in Aquaculture Diving (Level 4)                           

C

New Zealand Certificate in Aquaculture (Level 4) with strands in Hatchery, Fish, Shellfish, and Aquaculture Diving [Ref: 3134]

 

Qualification Review outcome categories

Outcome

Result

Category

No changes are identified to the qualification

Qualification version number and NZQF ID remain the same.

New review date is required.

A

Minor changes are identified to the qualification

New version of qualification is required (NZQF ID remains the same).

New review date is required.

B

Significant changes are required to the qualification

New replacement qualification is required with a new NZQF ID.

The existing qualification will expire.

C

The qualification is no longer required be industry

The qualification will expire with no replacement. 

D

 

Transition information

[Ref:]

Qualification title

Last date of entry

Last date of assessment

1210-1

National Certificate in Aquaculture Diving (Level 4)                           

30 April 2020

31 December 2020