Field: Engineering and Related Technologies
Change report for the listing of New Zealand Qualifications
New qualifications
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[Ref] |
Version |
Qualification title |
Level |
Credits |
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4605 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Welding (Level 3) |
3 |
60 |
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4606 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Welding (Level 4) |
4 |
60 |
Review information
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Qualification Developer |
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council |
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Reason for the review |
New qualification |
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Review date |
April 2022 |
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Outcome date |
June 2022 |
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Next review date |
30 June 2027 |
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Summary of review and consultation process |
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The need for standalone welding qualifications at Levels 3 and 4 was identified by Competenz ITO and confirmed by the engineering industry in August 2021. This was further supported by the results of a member survey undertaken by one of the industry’s key associations (Heavy Engineering Research Association) in 2020, where 72% of respondents confirmed the shortage of welders and 73% supported a welding trade qualification. A Needs Analysis Report was prepared and based on this approval to develop the qualifications was received from NZQA in December 2021. Hanga-Aro-Rau’s Workforce Development Council’s Welding Qualification Advisory Group, which represented industry and providers, developed the qualifications in February/March 2021 and wider stakeholder consultation was completed in April 2022. The final qualifications were submitted to NZQA for approval to list on the NZQF in early May 2022. |
Review outcome
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Reference |
Version |
Reviewed qualification |
Outcome category |
New qualification details/version (if applicable) |
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4605 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Welding (Level 3) |
B-New version of qualification |
4605-1 |
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4606 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Welding (Level 4) |
B-New version of qualification |
4606-1 |
Any additional information
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For further information contact the qualification developer:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce
Development Council
Phone: 04 909 0255 Email: qualification@hangaarorau.nz Web: www.hangaarorau.nz
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