Field: Forestry Studies

Change report for the review of New Zealand Certificate in Tree Felling and Clearing (Non-Production) (Level 3) with optional strand in Hazardous Tree Management

 

Reviewed qualifications

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Qualification title

Level

Credits

2336-2

New Zealand Certificate in Tree Felling and Clearing (Non-Production) (Level 3) with optional strand in Hazardous Tree Management

3

50-65

Review information

Qualification Developer

Competenz

Reason for the review

Response to issues with programme development.

Date replacement qualifications listed

February 2021

Next qualification review date

February 2026

 

Summary of review and consultation process

The review of this qualification was undertaken to support programme development. Issues included meeting the qualification requirements for credits at the level of the qualification.

This review was supported by stakeholders.

 

 

Main changes resulting from the review

The following specific changes have been made:

·         Outcome 2 has been increased from 20 credits to 30 credits

·         Overall qualification credits have increased from 40-55 to 50-65

Review outcome

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Qualification title

Outcome category

Replacement qualification

2336-2

New Zealand Certificate in Tree Felling and Clearing (Non-Production) (Level 3) with optional strand in Hazardous Tree Management

B

2336-3

 

 

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

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Qualification title

Last date of assessment

2336-2

New Zealand Certificate in Tree Felling and Clearing (Non-Production) (Level 3) with optional strand in Hazardous Tree Management

31/12/21

 

Additional information

It is not anticipated that anyone will be disadvantaged by this review. If anyone feels they have been disadvantaged please contact Competenz at the address below. Appeals will be considered on a case by case basis.

 

Competenz,

PO Box 9005,

Newmarket,

Auckland 1149.

 

Web: Qualifcations@competenz.org.nz

Phone: 0800 526 1800