Change report for the review of Renewable Energy Systems New Zealand Qualifications

 

Reviewed qualifications

Ref

Qualification title

Level

Credits

1938

New Zealand Certificate in Renewable Energy System Design (Level 4) with strands in Grid-connect Systems (Photovoltaic), and Stand-alone Systems (Photovoltaic) (with optional strands in Wind Energy Systems, and Micro-hydro Systems)

4

90-95

1939

New Zealand Certificate in Renewable Energy System Installation (Level 4) with strands in Grid-connect Systems, and Stand-alone Systems (Photovoltaic) (with optional strands in Wind Energy Systems, and Micro-hydro Systems)

4

50-60

 

Summary of review and consultation process

The qualifications listed above have not had any usage in the last five years.  The Skills Organisation consulted with industry practitioners, industry associations representing the solar and renewable energy industry in New Zealand, providers, and members of the previous consultation review group. 

The result of the review is that the qualifications are not required by the renewable energy industry and the qualifications were set to expire with no replacement.

 

Main changes resulting from the review

The qualifications will expire at the end of December 2019, without replacement.

 

Review outcome

Ref:

Qualification title

Outcome category

Replacement qualification

 

1938

New Zealand Certificate in Renewable Energy System Design (Level 4) with strands in Grid-connect Systems (Photovoltaic), and Stand-alone Systems (Photovoltaic) (with optional strands in Wind Energy Systems, and Micro-hydro Systems)

D

None

1939

New Zealand Certificate in Renewable Energy System Installation (Level 4) with strands in Grid-connect Systems, and Stand-alone Systems (Photovoltaic) (with optional strands in Wind Energy Systems, and Micro-hydro Systems)

D

None

 

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

There are no approved programmes and no learners enrolled in these qualifications; therefore, there are no transition implications.

The qualifications will be discontinued from 31 December 2019.

It is the intention of The Skills Organisation that no existing candidates should be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. Any person who considers they have been disadvantaged may appeal to:

The Skills Organisation

PO Box 24469

Royal Oak

Auckland 1345

 

Telephone          0508 754 557

Email                     reviewcomments@skills.org.nz