Field: AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES

Change report for the review of Pork Production New Zealand Qualifications

 

Reviewed qualifications

[Ref]

Version

Qualification title

Level

Credits

2525

1

New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production (Stockperson) (Level 3) with optional strand in Reproduction

3

50 - 80

2524

1

New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production (Section Management) (Level 4)

4

90

2526

1

New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production (Advanced Husbandry) (Level 4)

4

50

 

Review information

Qualification Developer

Primary ITO

Reason for the review

Scheduled 5-year Qualification review cycle

Review date

June 2020

Outcome date

June 2020

Next review date

30 June 2025

 

Summary of review and consultation process

The review of Pork Production qualifications commenced in August 2019.

Expressions of interest were sought in August 2019 from industry stakeholders who had an interest in the sector that represented pork production.

An External Working Group (EWG) made up of key industry stakeholders was formed to contribute to the review of qualifications. EWG members had the responsibility of contributing their expertise to qualification content and recommend updates as well as liaising with their networks over the duration of the review.

The qualifications were updated based on feedback with the wider stakeholder consultation process carried out by External Working Group members.

Agreement of qualification content was reached; stakeholders went back to their networks for affirmation attestations were gained from working group members and key stakeholders in April 2020.

The EWG signed off on the final versions in April 2020.

 

Main changes resulting from the review

Changes are as follows:

New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production (Stockperson) (Level 3) with optional strand in Reproduction [Ref: 2525-1]

·         Graduate profile outcomes were updated for clarity and currency.

·         Credit values were adjusted and amended.

·         Reproduction optional strand replaced by Farrowing Care optional strand.

·         Legislation and guidelines were updated.

New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production (Section Management) (Level 4) [Ref: 2524-1]and New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production (Advanced Husbandry) (Level 4) [Ref: 2526-1]

·         These qualifications were considered not fit for purpose and will be discontinued.

·         A fit for purpose replacement qualification was developed. This includes an optional strand in Pig Farm Production Planning.

 

                                                                                                                                

Review outcome

Reference

Version

Reviewed qualification

Outcome category

New qualification details/version

(if applicable)

2525

1

New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production (Stockperson) (Level 3) with optional strand in Reproduction

B-New version of qualification

New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production (Stockperson) (Level 3) with optional strand in Pre and Post Farrowing Care [Ref: 2525-2]

2524

1

New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production (Section Management) (Level 4)

C-New replacement qualification

New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production (Management) (Level 4) with optional strand in Pig Farm Production Planning [Ref: 4222-1]

2526

1

New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production (Advanced Husbandry) (Level 4)

C-New replacement qualification

 

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 by industry

The qualification will expire with no replacement. 

D

 

 

 

                                                                              

Transition information

Reference

Version

Qualification title

Last date       of entry*

Last date of assessment

2525

1

New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production (Stockperson) (Level 3) with optional strand in Reproduction

N/A

31/12/2023

2524

1

New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production (Section Management) (Level 4)

31/12/2021

31/12/2023

2526

1

New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production (Advanced Husbandry) (Level 4)

31/12/2021

31/12/2023

*only required for outcome category C or D

 

Any additional information

Learners currently enrolled in programmes leading to the replaced qualifications may either complete the requirements by 31 December 2023 or transfer to this qualification.

 

It is the intention of Primary ITO that no existing trainee should be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. Any person who considers they have been disadvantaged may appeal to:

 

Primary ITO

PO Box 10383

The Terrace

Wellington, 6143.

 

educationteam@primaryito.ac.nz.