Field: Society and Culture
Change report for the review of Child Protection Qualification
Reviewed qualifications
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Ref |
Version |
Qualification title |
Level |
Credits |
|
3518 |
1 |
New Zealand Diploma in Child Protection (Level 5) |
6 |
120 |
Review information
|
Qualification Developer |
Careerforce |
|
Reason for the review |
Scheduled 5-year review |
|
Review date |
July 2021 |
|
Outcome date |
September 2021 |
|
Next review date |
September 2026 |
|
Summary of review and consultation process |
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Feedback from the child protection sector indicates that the qualification is fit for purpose and meets the needs of learners. The sector confirms that no substantial changes to the qualification are required. |
|
Main changes resulting from the review |
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The graduate outcomes were amended in order to meet current NZQA requirements, and clarify that the qualification applies to ‘children and young people’. The evidence requirements for assuring consistency were updated to clarify and simplify. |
Review outcome
|
Ref |
Version |
Reviewed qualification |
Outcome category |
New qualification details/version |
|
3518 |
1 |
New Zealand Diploma in Child Protection (Level 5) |
B |
3518-2 |
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 be industry |
The qualification will expire with no replacement. |
D |
Transition information
|
Reference |
Version |
Qualification title |
Last date of entry* |
Last date of assessment |
|
3518 |
1 |
New Zealand Diploma in Child Protection (Level 5) |
N/A |
31 December 2023 |
*only required for outcome category C or D
Any additional information
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People currently enrolled in programmes leading to version 1 of this qualifications may either complete the requirements by 31 December 2023 or transfer to version 2 of the qualification.
It is anticipated that no existing learners will be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. However, any person who considers they have been disadvantaged by these transition arrangements may appeal to Careerforce at the address below. Appeals will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Careerforce,
PO Box 2637, Wellington 6140. |