Field: Science

Change report for the republication of Applied Science New Zealand Qualifications

Republished qualifications

[Ref]	Version	Qualification title	Level	Credits
2551	2	New Zealand Certificate in Applied Science	4	60
2553	2	New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science	6	120

Republication information

Qualification Developer	Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology trading as: Ara Institute of Canterbury
Reason for the republication	Extension to the last dates for assessment of superseded versions
Outcome date	April 2023
Next review date	May 2026

Summary of republication and consultation process

This qualification was republished to extend the last date for assessment from 31 June 2023 to 31 December 2024.

Extensions for the last for assessment are required to provide learners a programme pending approval of programmes leading to version 2 of the qualifications.

Main changes resulting from the republication

The last date for assessment for superseded version 1 has been extended from 30 June 2023 to 31 December 2024, for both qualifications.

Transition information

Reference	Version	Qualification title	Last date of entry	Last date of assessment
2551	1	New Zealand Certificate in Applied Science (Level 3)	N/A	31 December 2024
2553	1	New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science (Level 6)	N/A	31 December 2024

Any additional information

It is anticipated that no existing candidates will be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. However, anyone who feels that they have been disadvantaged may appeal to Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology at the address below.  Appeals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology trading as: Ara Institute of Canterbury

P O Box 540

Christchurch Mail Centre

Christchurch 8140

Telephone: 0800 24 24 76

Email: info@ara.ac.nz