Field: Service Sector

Change report for the review of Distribution New Zealand Qualification(s)

 

Reviewed qualifications

[Ref]

Version

Qualification title

Level

Credits

2572

1

New Zealand Certificate in Distribution (Level 3) with optional strand in Mechanised Goods Handling

3

60-75

2573

1

New Zealand Certificate in Distribution (Level 4)

4

60

 

Review information

Qualification Developer

ServiceIQ

Reason for the review

Scheduled review

Review date

2021

Outcome date

February 2022

Next review date

February 2027

 

Summary of review and consultation process

The qualifications listed above were reviewed as part of a scheduled five-yearly maintenance process.

The qualification developer had received no indication of faults or concerns with the qualification.

Qualification drafts were circulated to providers and industry users of the qualification in April 2021, requesting feedback, comments, and suggestions on the drafts. These were finalised to reflect agreed changes or alterations. Stakeholder attestations were obtained from contributors.  

 

Main changes resulting from the review

New Zealand Certificate in Distribution (Level 3) with optional strand in Mechanised Goods Handling [Ref: 2572]

·       Context added to clarify purpose of outcome

·       Requirements for Qualification award updated

·       Evidence requirements for assuring consistency upgraded

·       Other requirement for qualification inserted for health and safety

 

New Zealand Certificate in Distribution (Level 4) [Ref: 2573]

·       Context added to clarify purpose of outcome

·       Requirements for Qualification award updated

·       Evidence requirements for assuring consistency upgraded

                                                                                                                                

Review outcome

Reference

Version

Reviewed qualification

Outcome category

New qualification details/version

(if applicable)

2572

1

New Zealand Certificate in Distribution (Level 3) with optional strand in Mechanised Goods Handling

B-New version of qualification

 2572-2

2573

1

New Zealand Certificate in Distribution (Level 4)

B-New version of qualification

 2573-2

 

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

2572

1

New Zealand Certificate in Distribution (Level 3) with optional strand in Mechanised Goods Handling

N/A

31 December 2024

2573

1

New Zealand Certificate in Distribution (Level 4)

N/A

31 December 2024

*only required for outcome category C or D

 

Any additional information

It is the intention of Ringa Hora Services WDC that no existing trainee should be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. Any person who considers they have been disadvantaged may appeal to the address below. Appeals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

 

Ringa Hora Services WDC

PO Box 445

Wellington

 

Email Qualifications@ringahora.nz