Reviewed qualifications
[Ref] |
Qualification title |
Level |
Credits |
2912-1 |
New Zealand Diploma in Vision Habilitation/Rehabilitation (Level 7) with strands in Daily Living, Low Vision Therapy, Orientation and Mobility, and Technology and Communication |
7 |
150 |
Review information
Review completed by |
Careerforce |
Reason for the review |
Scheduled 5-year review. |
Date replacement qualifications listed |
November 2019 |
Next qualification review date |
30 November 2024 |
Summary of review and consultation process |
Feedback from the vision rehabilitation sector indicates that the qualification is fit for purpose and meets the needs of trainees working in the vision habilitation/rehabilitation field, and employers. The sector confirms that no substantial changes to the qualifications are required. |
Main changes resulting from the review |
The wording of the graduate outcomes has been amended to meet current NZQA requirements, although the meaning and intent of the outcomes has not changed. Conditions which included mandatory requirements for programmes leading to the qualification have been removed. A Guidance document for Programme Developers will be available on Careerforce’s website. |
Review outcome
[Ref:] |
Qualification title |
Outcome category |
Replacement qualification (if applicable) |
2912-1 |
New Zealand Diploma in Vision Habilitation/Rehabilitation (Level 7) with strands in Daily Living, Low Vision Therapy, Orientation and Mobility, and Technology and Communication |
B |
2912-2 |
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 |
2912-1 |
New Zealand Diploma in Vision Habilitation/Rehabilitation (Level 7) with strands in Daily Living, Low Vision Therapy, Orientation and Mobility, and Technology and Communication |
N/A |
31 December 2022 |