Field: Engineering and Technology
Change report for the review of Explosive Atmospheres New Zealand Qualification
Reviewed qualification
[Ref] |
Version |
Qualification title |
Level |
Credits |
3614 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Equipment in Explosive Atmospheres with optional strands in Explosion-Protected Electrical Equipment Installation, Explosion-Protected Electrical Equipment Inspection, and Explosion-Protected Electrical Equipment in Underground Mines |
4 |
50
|
Review information
Qualification Developer |
Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council |
Reason for the review |
Scheduled Review |
Review date |
August 2022 |
Outcome date |
November 2022 |
Next review date |
November 2027 |
Summary of review and consultation process |
A technical advisory group (TAG) was formed from industry and providers with consent to assess the unit standards specific to Explosive Atmospheres. Information was posted on the Waihanga Ara Rau website and stakeholders informed by email. The TAG considered the need for a New Zealand qualification given the alternative training available. Industry representatives said they would support a New Zealand qualification if it was available for a reasonable cost and time commitment. The recommendations of the TAG were posted on the Waihanga Ara Rau website and endorsed by Waihanga Ara Rau’s internal approval process. |
Main changes resulting from the review |
The qualification was updated to the latest NZQA template. The Installation optional strand outcome was included in the core of the qualification and the optional strand in Explosion-Protected Electrical Equipment Installation was removed. The Explosion-Protected Electrical Equipment Inspection, and Explosion-Protected Electrical Equipment in Underground Mines, optional strands, were removed. The Technical Advisory Group recommends they are redeveloped as micro-credentials at a later stage. The qualification credits were dropped from 50 to 40 and outcome credit value were revised to reflect the skills and knowledge outlined. |
Review outcome
Reference |
Version |
Reviewed qualification |
Outcome category |
New qualification details/version (if applicable) |
3614 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Equipment in Explosive Atmospheres (Level 4) with optional strands in Explosion-Protected Electrical Equipment Installation, Explosion-Protected Electrical Equipment Inspection, and Explosion-Protected Electrical Equipment in Underground Mines |
B-New version of qualification |
3614-2 New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Equipment in Explosive Atmospheres (Level 4) |
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 |
3614 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Equipment in Explosive Atmospheres (Level 4) with optional strands in Explosion-Protected Electrical Equipment Installation, Explosion-Protected Electrical Equipment Inspection, and Explosion-Protected Electrical Equipment in Underground Mines |
N/A |
31-12-2024 |
*only required for outcome category C or D
Any additional information
It is the intention of Waihanga Ara Rau that no one should be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. Any person who considers they have been disadvantaged may appeal to qualifications@WaihangaAraRau.nz. |