Reviewed qualification(s)
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[Ref] |
Version |
Qualification title |
Level |
Credits |
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2468 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Seed Processing (Level 4) |
4 |
100 |
Review information
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Qualification Developer |
Primary Industry Training Organisation |
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Reason for the review |
Five-year qualification review cycle |
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Review Date |
December 2021 |
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Outcome date |
December 2021 |
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Next review date |
December 2026 |
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Summary of review and consultation process |
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The review of the New Zealand Seed Industry qualification initial meeting was held in October 2020. The development was then put on hold and recommenced in March 2021 which was outside of industry harvest times and therefore allowed External Working Group (EWG) stakeholders to fully participate. The review commenced with a meeting of the EWG followed by further consultation with the wider seed processing industry sectors to ensure that the updated qualification met their current and future needs. EWG members had the responsibility of contributing their expertise to qualification updates as well as liaising with their networks on qualification changes over the duration of the review. Throughout the course of the review there were follow-up discussions with industry representatives via Team meetings and emails. The qualification was updated with feedback where valid, and final contents agreed by the EWG. The final draft was signed off by the EWG in June 2021. The seed processing sectors identified a skills gap at Level 3. They contributed to the development of a new Level 3 qualification which would allow for a qualification pathway. The qualification pathway from Level 3 to Level 4 involved consultation meetings with seed processing EWG, development of a Skills Profile and final agreement on qualification content. |
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Main changes resulting from the review |
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New Zealand Certificate in Seed Processing (Level 4) [Ref: 2468] - Title change: New Zealand Certificate in Seed Processing and Handling (Level 4) to reflect updated industry requirements. - Strategic Purpose Statement -minor wording change - Education Pathway updated to include proposed new qualification, New Zealand Certificate in Seed Processing and Handling (Level 3) [Ref: 4496]. - Employment Pathway updated to reflect industry employment needs. - Evidence requirements updated to template wording change. - General conditions updated to reflect current legislative and seed processing industry requirements. - Graduate Profile Outcome indicative credits updated to meet industry requirements: Graduate Outcome 1 – small decrease in credits to meet industry requirements Graduate Outcome 2 – increase in credits, reflects additional learning required to co-ordinate operation and maintenance of machinery and equipment - Graduate Outcome 3 – wording amended to provide more clarity. Graduate Outcome 4 – small decrease in credits to reflect industry requirements. - Conditions Relating to Graduate Profile - topics removed. New Zealand Certificate in Seed Processing and Handling (Level 3) [Ref: 4496] New Level 3 qualification developed to provide a pathway into the Level 4 qualification. |
Review outcome
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[Ref:] |
Version |
Reviewed Qualification |
Outcome category |
New qualification ID/version |
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2468 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Seed Dressing (Level 4) New Zealand Certificate in Seed Processing and Handling (Level 4) |
B-New version of qualification |
2468-2 |
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4496 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Seed Processing and Handling (Level 3 |
New |
4496-1 |
Qualification review outcome categories
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Outcome |
Result |
Category |
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No changes are identified to the qualification |
Qualification version number and NZQF ID remain the same. New review date is required. |
A |
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Minor changes are identified to the qualification |
New version of qualification is required (NZQF ID remains the same). New review date is required. |
B |
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Significant changes are required to the qualification |
New replacement qualification is required with a new NZQF ID. The existing qualification will expire. |
C |
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The qualification is no longer required by industry |
The qualification will expire with no replacement. |
D |
Transition information
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Reference |
Version |
Qualification title |
Last date of entry* |
Last date of assessment |
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2468 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Seed Processing (Level 4) |
N/A |
31/12/2023 |
*only required for outcome category C or D
Any additional information
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It is the intention of Muka Tangata – People, Food and Fibre Workforce Development Council that no existing trainee should be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. Any person who considers they have been disadvantaged may appeal to:
Muka Tangata - People, Food and Fibre Workforce Development Council PO Box 445 Wellington
Web: qualifications@mukatangata.nz
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