Field: Horticulture

Change report for the review of Horticulture New Zealand qualifications

 

Reviewed qualifications

[Ref]

Version

Qualification title

Level

Credits

2666

2

New Zealand Diploma in Horticulture Production (Level 5) with strands in Fruit Production, Indoor Crop Production, Nursery Production, Outdoor Crop Production, Post-Harvest, and Wine Growing

5

120

2888

2

New Zealand Diploma in Landscape (Level 5) with strands in Construction and Design

5

120

 

Review information

Qualification Developer

Muka Tangata – People, Food and Fibre Workforce Development Council

Reason for the review

Republication to extend Last Date for Assessment  

Review date

June 2022

Outcome date

June 2022

Next review date

December 2025

 

Summary of review and consultation process

Providers requested the Last Date of Assessment (LDA) for the New Zealand Diploma in Horticulture Production (Level 5) with strands in Fruit Production, Indoor Crop Production, Nursery Production, Outdoor Crop Production, Post-Harvest, and Wine Growing [Ref: 2666] and New Zealand Diploma in Landscape (Level 5) with strands in Construction and Design [Ref: 2888] be extended.

 

New Zealand Diploma in Horticulture Production (Level 5) with strands in Fruit Production, Indoor Crop Production, Nursery Production, Outdoor Crop Production, Post-Harvest, and Wine Growing [Ref: 2666]

This was due to the effect of covid restrictions on delivery and development.  In addition, the multiple strands and multiple pathways in to and out of the qualification adds to the complexity.

 

New Zealand Diploma in Landscape (Level 5) with strands in Construction and Design [Ref: 2888]

This was due to the effect of covid restrictions on delivery and development.  In addition, the qualification is undergoing a consistency review this year and there may be some learning from this process to inform the qualification and programme.

 

Main changes resulting from the review

The Last Date for Assessment of version 1 was extended for both qualifications from 31 December 2022 to 31 December 2023.

 

Review outcome

Reference

Version

Reviewed qualification

Outcome category

New qualification details/version

(if applicable)

2666

2

New Zealand Diploma in Horticulture Production (Level 5) with strands in Fruit Production, Indoor Crop Production, Nursery Production, Outdoor Crop Production, Post-Harvest, and Wine Growing

A-No change to qualification, new review date

N/A

2888

2

New Zealand Diploma in Landscape (Level 5) with strands in Construction and Design

A-No change to qualification, new review date

N/A

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

2666

1

New Zealand Diploma in Horticulture Production (Level 5) with strands in Fruit Production, Indoor Crop Production, Nursery Production, Outdoor Crop Production, Post-Harvest, and Wine Growing

N/A

31 December 2023

2888

1

New Zealand Diploma in Landscape (Level 5) with strands in Construction and Design

N/A

31 December 2023

*only required for outcome category C or D

Any additional information

Any person who considers they have been disadvantaged may appeal to:

Muka Tangata – People, Food and Fibre Workforce Development Council

PO Box 445

Wellington 6140

 

Email: qualifications@mukatangata.nz

Phone: 04 909 0288