Field: Service Sector

Change report for the review of Aviation (Ground Handling) Qualification

 

Reviewed qualification

[Ref]

Version

Qualification title

Level

Credits

1948

2

New Zealand Certificate in Aviation (Ground Handling) with strands in Air Cargo, and Ramp Operations

3

55-65

Review information

Qualification Developer

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Reason for the review

5-year review cycle

Review date

September 2022

Outcome date

November 2022

Next review date

November 2027

 

Summary of review and consultation process

This qualification was reviewed as part of the 5-year review cycle. The review was conducted from August to September 2022.

Stakeholder consultation included an invitation to industry and related stakeholders to participate in the review of the qualification, a face-to-face meeting, an email follow-up, and continued email correspondence throughout the consultation period.

An industry meeting was held on 12 August 2022. Participants included industry representatives from Air New Zealand Ramp, Air New Zealand Air Cargo, New Zealand Defence Force, JNP Aviation, and ServiceIQ/Te Pūkenga WDC. Feedback was collated to inform the review of the qualification. The outcome of the meeting included a confirmation that the qualification remains relevant and fit for purpose. Minor word changes were recommended to increase clarity.  All recommendations were actioned by Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council.

The consultation process concluded with email consultation to confirm changes to the final qualification document. The consultation outcome was published on the Ringa Hora website, LinkedIn, and Ed Insider.

 

Main changes resulting from the review

The following changes were actioned:

·         Qualification Developer details have been updated to Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council.

·         Minor wording changes were made to the graduate profile outcomes to increase clarity of intent, and to align to current industry terminology.

·         The Employment Pathway was amended to broaden its scope to include other employment opportunities within the industry.

·         The General Conditions were updated to include relevant legislation, regulations, standards, and the conditions of the graduate profile outcomes.

·         Transition Information was updated.

Review outcome

Reference

Version

Reviewed qualification

Outcome category

New qualification details/version

(if applicable)

1948

2

New Zealand Certificate in Aviation (Ground Handling) with strands in Air Cargo, and Ramp Operations

B-New version of qualification

1948-3

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 by industry

The qualification will expire with no replacement. 

D

 

Transition information

Reference

Version

Qualification title

Last date       of entry*

Last date of assessment

1948

2

New Zealand Certificate in Aviation (Ground Handling) with strands in Air Cargo, and Ramp Operations

N/A

31 December 2024

 

Any additional information

It is not intended that any existing candidate be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements; however, anyone who feels they have been disadvantaged may appeal to:

 

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

PO Box 445

Wellington

New Zealand

 

Phone:  04 909 0306

Email:  qualifications@ringahora.nz

Website: www.ringahora.nz