Field: Engineering and Technology
Review of Fire Protection New Zealand qualification
Reviewed qualification
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Ref |
Version |
Qualification Title (Level) |
Credits |
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2579 |
2 |
205-220 |
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 |
Early review due concerns about version 2 review. |
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Review date |
October 2023 |
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Outcome date |
July 2024 |
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Next review date |
July 2029 |
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Summary of development/review and consultation process |
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Hanga-Aro-Rau reviewed the unit standards aligned with the New Zealand Certificate in Fire Protection Systems Technology in June 2023, which identified concerns with version 2 of the qualification. A survey was conducted, and feedback was sought from providers, industry, and relevant associations. Attestations from the provider and the industry are included in this submission to NZQA, supporting a preference for version one of the qualification. At the last qualification review, changes were made to graduate profile outcomes and overall credit values. These changes raised issues regarding notional learning hours and the removal of crucial learning, ‘Test and inspect fire detection and alarm systems being undertaken,’ when outcome 2 merged with outcome 3. Both provider and industry stated that version 1of the qualifications had been working well and was fit for purpose. |
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Main changes resulting from the review process |
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Qualification total credits increased from 205-220 to 240. Graduate Profile Outcome 2 amended, and its credit value increased from 45 to 50 credits. Graduate Profile Outcome 3 added, with a credit value of 50 credits. Graduate Profile Outcome 8 amended, and its credit value decreased from 135 to 100 credits. Graduate Profile Outcome 9 amended, and its credit value decreased from 120 to 100 credits. |
Review outcome
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Ref: |
Version |
Reviewed qualification |
Outcome category |
New qualification details/version (if applicable) |
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2579 |
2 |
New Zealand Certificate in Fire Protection Systems Technology (Inspections) (Level 4) with strands in Fire Detection and Alarms Systems, and Fixed Fire Protection Systems |
B-New version of qualification |
2579 - 3 |
Qualification review outcome categories
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Outcome |
Result |
Category |
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Minor changes to the qualification |
Qualification version number and ID (Ref) remain the same New review date is required |
A |
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Moderate changes to the qualification |
New qualification version number ID (Ref) remains the same New review date is required |
B |
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Significant changes to the qualification |
New replacement qualification with a new ID (Ref) 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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Ref: |
Version |
Qualification Title (Level) |
Last date of entry* |
Last date of assessment |
|
2579 |
2 |
New Zealand Certificate in Fire Protection Systems Technology (Inspections) (Level 4) with strands in Fire Detection and Alarms Systems, and Fixed Fire Protection Systems |
N/A |
31/12/2026 |
*only required for outcome category C or D
Any additional information
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It is anticipated that no learners 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: https://www.hangaarorau.nz/ |