Reviewed qualifications
[Ref] |
Version |
Qualification title |
Level |
Credits |
2550 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Applied Science (Level 3) |
3 |
60 |
2551 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Applied Science (Level 4) |
4 |
60 |
2552 |
1 |
New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science (Level 5) |
5 |
120 |
2553 |
1 |
New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science (Level 6) |
6 |
120 |
2554 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Laboratory Management Systems (Level 6) |
6 |
60 |
Review information
Qualification Developer |
Ara Institute of Canterbury Ltd |
Reason for the review |
Scheduled 5-year qualification review |
Review date |
December 2019 |
Outcome date |
May 2026 |
Next review date |
May 2026 |
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, Private Training Enterprises and employers in the sector. It was the view of the stakeholders that the qualification strategic purpose statements continued to meet the requirements of the science sector, however feedback indicated that an additional graduate profile outcome was required to ensure the qualifications were fit for purpose and met industry and employer requirements. |
Main changes resulting from the review |
Main changes to the qualifications: · Strategic Purpose and Graduate Profile outcome statements were reviewed and updated for currency. · Entry statements moved from Other Requirements to General Conditions. · Reference to NZSCEDs, and some detailed definitions removed from General Conditions. · 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) |
2550 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Applied Science (Level 3) |
B-New version of qualification |
2550-2 |
2551 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Applied Science (Level 4) |
B-New version of qualification |
2551-2 |
2552 |
1 |
New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science (Level 5) |
B-New version of qualification |
2552-2 |
2553 |
1 |
New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science (Level 6) |
B-New version of qualification |
2553-2 |
2554 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Laboratory Management Systems (Level 6) |
B-New version of qualification |
2554-2 |
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 |
2550 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Applied Science (Level 3) |
N/A |
30/06/2023 |
2551 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Applied Science (Level 4) |
N/A |
30/06/2023 |
2552 |
1 |
New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science (Level 5) |
N/A |
30/06/2023 |
2553 |
1 |
New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science (Level 6) |
N/A |
30/06/2023 |
2554 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Laboratory Management Systems (Level 6) |
N/A |
30/06/2023 |
*only required for outcome category C or D
Any additional information
It is anticipated that no existing candidates will be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. However, anyone who feels that they have been disadvantaged may appeal to Ara at the address below. Appeals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Ara Institute of Canterbury Ltd P O Box 540 Christchurch Mail Centre Christchurch 8140 Telephone: 0800 24 24 76 Email: info@ara.ac.nz
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