Field: Engineering and Technology
Republication of Extractive Industries National and New Zealand Qualifications
Reviewed qualifications
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Ref |
Version |
Qualification Title (Level) |
Credits |
|
1535 |
4 |
National Certificate in Extractive Industries (Mining Administration B Grade Tunnel Manager) (Level 5) with an optional strand in Coal Mine Deputy |
140 |
|
1536 |
2 |
National Certificate in Extractive Industries (Mining Administration Surface Extraction B Grade) (Level 5) |
80 |
|
1537 |
2 |
National Certificate in Extractive Industries (Mining Administration Surface Extraction A Grade) (Level 5) |
106 |
|
1538 |
3 |
National Certificate in Extractive Industries (Mining Administration) with strands in A Grade Tunnel Manager, and Coal Mine Underviewer (Level 5) or (Level 6) |
91 - 95 |
Review information
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Qualification Developer |
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council |
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Reason for the review |
To extend last dates of assessment |
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Review date |
May 2024 |
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Outcome date |
August 2024 |
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Next review date |
N/A |
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Summary of review and consultation process |
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Hanga-Aro-Rau is currently reviewing the current suite of nine New Zealand qualifications and 136 standards from the extractive industries domains. Collaborating with Providers, the Mining Board of Examiners (BoE), and employers, we aim to enhance the New Zealand qualifications and standards to effectively meet industry and learner needs for this sector. As part of this review, we are also tasked with developing new micro-credentials that would benefit learners and the industry, building towards the updated qualifications. The BoE includes representatives from WorkSafe (the regulator), the Institute of Quarrying, the New Zealand Tunnelling Society, MinEx (the National Health & Safety Council for the extractive sector), and industry professionals. The BOE and other stakeholders have emphasised that, as a high-risk industry, it is imperative for training delivery in this sector to be ongoing. To allow the provision of training as this work progresses, the last dates of entry and assessment of the expiring National qualifications need to be extended. Hanga-Ara-Rau will prioritise the review of the replacement New Zealand qualifications and the development of micro-credentials to support industry need. Providers are expected to prioritise the development of programmes leading to the replacement New Zealand qualifications and micro-credentials. Supporting the transition of trainees off the expiring National qualifications will be prioritised by all parties. No further extensions will be granted. |
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Main changes resulting from the review process |
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For all National qualifications: The Last Date of Entry (LDE) has been re-instated, from 31 July 2021 to 31 December 2025. No enrolments can be made after that date. The Last Date of Assessment (LDA) has been extended, from 31 December 2024 to 31 December 2025. The qualifications will be discontinued at this date. The replacement New Zealand qualifications have been republished to reflect the date extensions. · New Zealand Certificate in Mining and Quarrying (First-line Supervision) (Level 4) with strands in Surface, and Underground [Ref: 2783] · New Zealand Diploma in Mining and Quarrying (Supervision) (Level 5) with strands in Surface, and Underground [Ref: 2787]. |
Transition information
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Ref: |
Version |
Qualification Title (Level) |
Last date of entry* |
Last date of assessment |
|
1535 |
4 |
National Certificate in Extractive Industries (Mining Administration B Grade Tunnel Manager) (Level 5) with an optional strand in Coal Mine Deputy |
30 June 2025 |
31 December 2025 |
|
1536 |
2 |
National Certificate in Extractive Industries (Mining Administration Surface Extraction B Grade) (Level 5) |
30 June 2025 |
31 December 2025 |
|
1537 |
2 |
National Certificate in Extractive Industries (Mining Administration Surface Extraction A Grade) (Level 5) |
30 June 2025 |
31 December 2025 |
|
1538 |
3 |
National Certificate in Extractive Industries (Mining Administration) with strands in A Grade Tunnel Manager, and Coal Mine Underviewer (Level 5 or 6) |
30 June 2025 |
31 December 2025 |
*only required for outcome category C or D
Any additional information
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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 Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council at the address below. Appeals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council PO Box 445 Wellington 6140
Phone: 04 909 0255 Email: info@hangaarorau.nz Website: www.hangaarorau.nz |