Field: Construction
Change report for the review of Construction Diving New Zealand Qualifications
Reviewed qualifications
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[Ref] |
Version |
Qualification title |
Level |
Credits |
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3619 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Surface Supplied Breathing Apparatus (SSBA) Construction Diving to 30 metres (Level 4) |
4 |
66 |
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3620 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Surface Supplied Breathing Apparatus (SSBA) Construction Diving to 50 metres (Level 5) |
5 |
44 |
Review information
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Qualification Developer |
Toi Mai Workforce Development Council |
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Reason for the review |
Scheduled 5 yearly review |
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Review date |
March 2023 |
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Outcome date |
March 2023 |
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Next review date |
31 March 2028 |
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Summary of review and consultation process |
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These qualifications are currently provided by one tertiary education provider. This review centred on their feedback and engagement with key industry stakeholders from the commercial diving sector, as well as ensuring this qualification continues to meet Australian Diver Accreditation Scheme (ADAS) course requirements. Industry is satisfied that the qualification meets their needs and aligns to the current Health and Safety legislation and the requirements of AS/NZS 2815 and 2299. |
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Main changes resulting from the review |
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Changes made to the New Zealand Certificate in Surface Supplied Breathing Apparatus (SSBA) Construction Diving to 30 metres (Level 4) include: · decrease of one credit to overall qualification credit total from 66 to 65 credits · some graduate profile outcomes (GPOs) have been merged. The qualification now has 4 GPOs rather than 6, and some credit values have been adjusted to align with this change. · conditions relating to GPO 1 amended to now state that this GPO may include enriched air application and must include at least one compression chamber dive. Changes made to the New Zealand Certificate in Surface Supplied Breathing Apparatus (SSBA) Construction Diving to 50 metres (Level 5) include: · increase of one credit to overall qualification credit from 44 to 45 credits · credit value of some GPOs amended.
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Review outcome
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Reference |
Version |
Reviewed qualification |
Outcome category |
New qualification details/version (if applicable) |
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3619 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Surface Supplied Breathing Apparatus (SSBA) Construction Diving to 30 metres (Level 4) |
B-New version of qualification |
3619-2 |
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3620 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Surface Supplied Breathing Apparatus (SSBA) Construction Diving to 50 metres (Level 5) |
B-New version of qualification |
3620-2 |
Qualification review outcome categories
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Outcome |
Result |
Category |
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No changes are identified to the qualification |
Qualification version number and NZQF ID remain the same. New review date is required. |
A |
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Minor changes are identified to the qualification |
New version of qualification is required (NZQF ID remains the same). New review date is required. |
B |
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Significant changes are required to the qualification |
New replacement qualification is required with a new NZQF ID. The existing qualification will expire. |
C |
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The qualification is no longer required by industry |
The qualification will expire with no replacement. |
D |
Transition information
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Reference |
Version |
Qualification title |
Last date of entry* |
Last date of assessment |
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3619 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Surface Supplied Breathing Apparatus (SSBA) Construction Diving to 30 metres (Level 4) |
N/A |
31 December 2025 |
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3620 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Surface Supplied Breathing Apparatus (SSBA) Construction Diving to 50 metres (Level 5) |
N/A |
31 December 2025 |
*only required for outcome category C or D
Any additional information
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It is the intention that no existing learners should be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. Any person who considers that they have been disadvantaged may appeal to the qualification developer at the address below. Appeals will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Toi Mai Workforce Development Council PO Box 445 Wellington 6140
Email: qualifications@toimai.nz Web: www.toimai.nz
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