FIELD COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Review of Diving qualifications
National Diploma in Diving (Occupational) (Level 5) [Ref: 1008]
National Certificate in Diving (Foundation Skills) (Level 3) [Ref: 1321]
National Certificate in Diving (Leadership) (Level 4) [Ref: 1322]
National Certificate in Diving (Instruction) (Level 6) [Ref: 1323]
Skills Active has completed the mandatory review of the qualifications listed above.
New and replacement qualifications
New Zealand Certificate in Diving (Level 3) [Ref: 3886]
New Zealand Certificate in Diving (Supervision) (Level 4) with optional strands in Dive Plant Operator and Service Technician, Dive Vessel Operation, and Dive Sales and Merchandising [Ref: 3887]
New Zealand Diploma in Diving (Level 5) [Ref: 3888]
Date new versions published March 2020
The next qualification review is planned to take place by February 2025.
Summary of review and consultation process
Between 2012 and 2018, a mandatory sector review of qualifications in the Recreation, Sport and Fitness sector occurred. The review encompassed broad consultation with industry 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 be discontinued.
Main changes resulting from the review
National Diploma in Diving (Occupational) (Level 5) [Ref: 1008]
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Review category |
D |
See Key to Qualification Review Categories at the end of report |
This qualification was discontinued in March 2020, as it was no longer achievable or aligned with industry practice. There are no current trainees affected by this discontinuation.
National Certificate in Diving (Foundation Skills) (Level 3) [Ref: 1321]
replaced by
New Zealand Certificate in Diving (Level 3) [Ref: 3886]
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Review category |
C |
See Key to Qualification Review Categories at the end of report |
National Certificate in Diving (Leadership) (Level 4) [Ref: 1322]
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Review category |
D |
See Key to Qualification Review Categories at the end of report |
National Certificate in Diving (Instruction) (Level 6) [Ref: 1323]
replaced by
New Zealand Certificate in Diving (Instruction) (Level 5) [Ref: 3889]
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Review category |
C |
See Key to Qualification Review Categories at the end of report |
There is one new qualification:
New Zealand Diploma in Diving (Level 5) [Ref: 3888]
Transition
The last date for entry into programmes leading to replaced qualifications is 30 June 2021.
The last date of assessment for the replaced qualifications is 31 December 2022, when they will be discontinued.
People currently working towards any of the replaced qualifications must complete its requirements or transfer to a programme of study or training leading to a replacement qualification by 31 December 2022.
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 Skills Active Aotearoa at the address below:
Skills Active Aotearoa
PO Box 2183
Wellington 6140
Phone 04 385 9047
Fax 04 385 7024
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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 |