Field: Science

Change report for the review of Science New Zealand Qualifications

 

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