Field: International Freight Logistics

Change report for the review of International Freight Logistics New Zealand Qualifications

 

Reviewed qualifications

[Ref]

Version

Qualification title

Level

Credits

2913

1

New Zealand Certificate in International Freight Logistics

3

60

2914

1

New Zealand Certificate in International Freight Logistics with strands in Freight Forwarding, and Shipping

4

60

2915

1

New Zealand Diploma in International Freight Logistics (Freight Forwarding)

5

120

2916

1

New Zealand Diploma in International Freight Logistics (Shipping) 

6

120

 

Review information

Qualification Developer

MITO New Zealand Incorporated                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Reason for the review

Scheduled 5-year review

Review date

December 2020

Outcome date

April 2021

Next review date

April 2026

 

Summary of review and consultation process

The review of the four qualifications listed above was held during 2020, consisting of preparatory stage when information was gathered, followed by consultation events, an online questionnaire, email engagement and a formal consultation period on the MITO website.

The feedback and recommendations from the various consultation events were analysed and incorporated into the qualifications where appropriate. Reviewed qualification documents were circulated to the stakeholder group for final comment and attestation.

 

Main changes resulting from the review

• Strategic purpose statement, education pathway, employment, cultural, community pathway, and qualification award were amended to ensure clarity.

• Evidence requirements for assuring consistency and general conditions for programmes were amended to align with industry requirements.

• Conditions relating to the graduate profile were removed.

                                                                                                                                

Review outcome

Reference

Version

Reviewed qualification

Outcome category

New qualification details/version

(if applicable)

2913

1

New Zealand Certificate in International Freight Logistics (Level 3)

B-New version of qualification

2913 – 2

2914

1

New Zealand Certificate in International Freight Logistics (Level 4) with strands in Freight Forwarding, and Shipping

B-New version of qualification

2914 – 2

2915

1

New Zealand Diploma in International Freight Logistics (Freight Forwarding) (Level 5)

B-New version of qualification

2915 – 2

2916

1

New Zealand Diploma in International Freight Logistics (Shipping) (Level 6)

B-New version of qualification

2916 – 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

2913

1

New Zealand Certificate in International Freight Logistics (Level 3)

N/A

31 December 2023

2914

1

New Zealand Certificate in International Freight Logistics (Level 4) with strands in Freight Forwarding, and Shipping

N/A

31 December 2023

2915

1

New Zealand Diploma in International Freight Logistics (Freight Forwarding) (Level 5)

N/A

31 December 2023

2916

1

New Zealand Diploma in International Freight Logistics (Shipping) (Level 6)

N/A

31 December 2023

*only required for outcome category C or D

 

 

Any additional information

Anyone who feels that they have been disadvantaged by these transition arrangements may appeal to MITO at the address below.  Appeals will be considered on a case by case basis.

 

MITO New Zealand Incorporated

PO Box 10 803

WELLINGTON

 

Telephone:         0800 88 21 21

Email:                   info@mito.org.nz