Field: Planning and Construction

Change report for the review of Architectural Technology New Zealand Qualification

Reviewed qualifications

[Ref]	Version	Qualification title	Level	Credits
2416	1	New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology	6	240

Review information

Qualification Developer	BCTITO Building and Construction Transitional Industry Training Organisation
Reason for the review	Scheduled five-year review
Review date	November 2020
Outcome date	April 2021
Next review date	April 2026

Summary of review and consultation process

 This review of the New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology (Level 6) [Ref: 2416-1] was initiated in June 2020 via email communication to providers outlining the review project and timeframes.

Stakeholders invited to participate in this review included providers, industry organisations including BCITO National Advisory Groups and construction sector professional bodies.

In response to feedback from industry stakeholders and providers, the changes described below have been reflected in the revised qualification.  

Industry stakeholders and providers suggested a period of supervised industry practice is necessary before an Architectural Technician will be effective and able to meet industry standards.  

Main changes resulting from the review

Changes made to the New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology (Level 6) [Ref: 2416-1]:

· The purpose statement has been revised to signal that graduates of this qualification will be able to work in supervised roles on small, medium and large building design projects.

· The terms ‘small and medium buildings’ have been used more precisely to align with the definitions in the New Zealand Building Code and compliance expectations for each building type. 

· Minor wording changes have been made to graduate profile statements to reflect current industry terminology.

Review outcome

Reference	Version	Reviewed qualification	Outcome category	New qualification details/version (if applicable)
2416	1	New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology (Level 6)	B-New version of qualification	2416-2

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 assessment
2416	1	New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology (Level 6)	31 December 2023

Any additional information

Version information:

Version 2 of this qualification was published in June 2021 following a scheduled review. Please refer to Qualifications and Assessment Standards Approvals for further information.

The last date for assessment for version 1 of this qualification is 31 December 2023.

People working towards version 1 of this qualification may either complete the requirements of that version by 31 December 2023 or transfer to version 2.

It is the intension that no existing learners should be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. Any person who considers that they have been disadvantaged may appeal to Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation at the address below. Appeals will be considered on a case-by case basis.

Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO)

PO Box 2615

Wellington 6140

Telephone: 04 381 6430

Email: education@bcito.org.nz