Field: Health
Change report for the review of Pharmacy New Zealand Qualifications
Reviewed qualifications
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Ref |
Version |
Qualification title |
Level |
Credits |
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1886 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Introduction to Pharmacy Practice) (Level 3) |
3 |
40 |
|
1887 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Community Pharmacy Assistant) (Level 4) |
4 |
60 |
|
1888 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Pharmacy Technician) (Level 4) |
4 |
75 |
|
1889 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Pharmacy Technician) (Level 5) |
5 |
65 |
|
2261 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Specialist Technician) (Level 6) |
6 |
120 |
Review information
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Qualification Developer |
Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand |
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Reason for the review |
5 year qualification review cycle |
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Review date |
July 2020 |
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Outcome date |
October 2025 |
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Next review date |
October 2025 |
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Summary of review and consultation process |
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The Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand (PSNZ) has consulted with the training providers and major stakeholders in a review of these qualifications. Feedback from the sector has indicated that only minor changes across the Level 3-5 qualifications are required to retain currency and fitness for purpose. The sector has endorsed a change in the qualification type for the level 6 qualification and again some minor changes to other details. The review has resulted in the listing of new versions of each qualification. |
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Main changes resulting from the review |
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Changes made across all qualifications: · Conversion to current qualification template · Removal and/or updating of text in: o Qualification Award section o Evidence requirements for assuring consistency o Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning section o Minimum standard of achievement section o Pre-requisites section o General conditions section. · Moving of the text from Conditions column of “Conditions relating to specific outcomes” section to separate documents entitled Guidance for Qualification Developers and inserted a URL link in the General condition section for developers to access these. Changes made to specific qualifications: New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Introduction to Pharmacy Practice) (Level 3) [Ref: 1886]: · Minor wording changes across 5 of 7 Graduate profile statements · Minor wording changes to Education and Employment pathway · Updated legislation references · Credit value changes on two outcome statements but no overall credit value change on qualification. New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Community Pharmacy Assistant) (Level 4) [Ref: 1887]: · Minor wording changes to Graduate profile statements to strengthen these · Minor wording changes in Education and Employment Pathways section. New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Pharmacy Technician) (Level 4) [Ref: 1888]: · Qualification title was changed to New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Pharmacy Technician - Core) (Level 4) · Minor wording change to Strategic purpose statement · Minor wording changes to 5 of 8 Graduate profile statements to strength these · Minor wording changes to Education and Employment Pathways · Credit value changes on two outcome statements but no overall credit value change on qualification. New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Pharmacy Technician) (Level 5) [Ref: 1889] · Qualification title was changed to New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Pharmacy Technician - Advanced) (Level 5) · Minor wording changes to Education and Employment pathways. New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Specialist Technician) (Level 6) [Ref: 2261]: · Change in qualification type from Certificate to Diploma. Title is now New Zealand Diploma in Pharmacy (Pharmacy Technician - Specialist) (Level 6) · Minor wording change to Strategic purpose statement · Wording change to all Graduate profile statements to reflect Diploma level requirements. · Updated other conditions and changes made to Research project topic selection criteria · Credit value changes on four outcome statements but no overall credit value change on qualification. |
Review outcome
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Ref |
Version |
Reviewed qualification |
Outcome category |
New qualification details/version |
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1886 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Introduction to Pharmacy Practice) (Level 3) |
B-New version of qualification |
1886-2 |
|
1887 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Community Pharmacy Assistant) (Level 4) |
B-New version of qualification |
1887-2 |
|
1888 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Pharmacy Technician) (Level 4) |
B-New version of qualification |
1888-2 |
|
1889 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Pharmacy Technician) (Level 5) |
B-New version of qualification |
1889-2 |
|
2261 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Specialist Technician) (Level 6) |
B-New version of qualification |
2261-2 |
Qualification review outcome categories
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Outcome |
Result |
Category |
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No changes are identified to the qualification |
Qualification version number and NZQF ID remain the same. New review date is required. |
A |
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Minor changes are identified to the qualification |
New version of qualification is required (NZQF ID remains the same). New review date is required. |
B |
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Significant changes are required to the qualification |
New replacement qualification is required with a new NZQF ID. The existing qualification will expire. |
C |
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The qualification is no longer required by industry |
The qualification will expire with no replacement. |
D |
Transition information
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Ref |
Version |
Qualification title |
Last date of entry* |
Last date of assessment |
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1886 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Introduction to Pharmacy Practice) (Level 3) |
N/A |
31/12/2022 |
|
1887 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Community Pharmacy Assistant) (Level 4) |
N/A |
31/0122022 |
|
1888 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Pharmacy Technician) (Level 4) |
N/A |
31/12/2022 |
|
1889 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Pharmacy Technician) (Level 5) |
N/A |
31/12/2022 |
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2261 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Specialist Technician) (Level 6) |
N/A |
31/12/2022 |
*only required for outcome category C or D
Any additional information
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Any person who considers they have been disadvantaged by these transition arrangements may appeal to PSNZ at the address below. Appeals will be considered on a case by case basis. PSNZ PO Box 11640 Wellington 6142. |