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