Field: Health

Change report for the review of Enrolled Nursing New Zealand Qualification

 

Reviewed qualifications

[Ref]

Version

Qualification title

Level

Credits

2889

1

New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5)

5

180

 

Review information

Qualification Developer

Ara Institute of Canterbury Ltd                                                     

Reason for the review

Scheduled 5-year qualification review

Review date

December 2019

Outcome date

September 2020

Next review date

September 2025

 

Summary of review and consultation process

The review was undertaken via a survey, with a range of industry stakeholders including representatives from New Zealand Institutes of Technology, District Health Boards and other Employers in the sector. 

Feedback from industry and providers indicates that the qualification is fit for purpose and meets requirements of the professional organisation and employers.

It was the view of stakeholders that the qualification strategic purpose statement and graduate profile continued to meet the requirements of the health sector and that no substantive change to the qualification is required.

Te Kaunihera Tapuhi o Aoteoroa /Nursing Council of New Zealand support this outcome.

 

Main changes resulting from the review

Minor changes included:

·         Strategic purpose statement with the specified NCEA entry moved to a recommendation in the General conditions for the Programme

·         Education pathway qualification title updated

Qualification specifications were amended to align with the current requirements.   

·         Qualification award and Minimum standard of achievement updated.

·         Evidence requirements for assuring consistency updated.

                                                                                                                                

 

 

                                                                                                                                               

Review outcome

Reference

Version

Reviewed qualification

Outcome category

New qualification details/version

(if applicable)

2889

1

New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5)

B-New version of qualification

2889-2

 

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 by industry

The qualification will expire with no replacement. 

D

 

Transition information

Reference

Version

Qualification title

Last date       of entry*

Last date of assessment

2889

1

New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5)

n/a

31/12/22

*only required for outcome category C or D