Field: Engineering and Technology

Change report for the review of Structural Detailing New Zealand Qualification

Reviewed qualification

Ref	Version	Qualification Title (Level)	Credits
4515	1	New Zealand Diploma in Detailing (Structural) (Level 5) with strands in Light Steel Frame, Reinforcing Steel, Structural Steel, and Precast Concrete	120

Review information

Qualification Developer	Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council
Reason for the review	Early review
Review date	May 2024
Outcome date	July 2024
Next review date	July 2029

Summary of development/review and consultation process

Waihanga Ara Rau and representatives from the heavy, light and reinforcing steel and precast concrete industry completed an early review of the New Zealand Diploma in Detailing (Structural) (Level 5) with strands in Light Steel Frame, Reinforcing Steel, Structural Steel, and Precast Concrete during October 2023 and May 2024. The review was initiated in October 2023 following the development of standards to support the qualification during which the industry groups involved identified changes to industry terminology and detailer responsibilities.

Consultation and review occurred between October 2023 and May 2024 where employers and industry representatives were consulted to address the issues and ensure the qualification remained relevant and fit for purpose. Consultation documents were published on the Waihanga Ara Rau Workforce Development Council website in October 2023.

An industry advisory group considered the feedback with their recommendations informing the outcome of the qualification review.

Main changes resulting from the development/review process

· Reinforcing Steel strand name changed to Steel Reinforcing strand.

· The term ‘elements’ was replaced with ‘components‘, and ‘theory’ was replaced with ‘standards’ to reflect current industry terminology.

· Reallocation of credits across the GPOs.

· Minor wording changes to the GPOs for clarity.

· GPO 4 – removed to reduce duplication.

· Addition of recommended entry requirements.

· Assurance and consistency information has been updated.

· Education pathways updated.

· General conditions updated.

Review outcome

Ref:	Version	Reviewed qualification	Outcome category	New qualification details/version (if applicable)
4515	2	New Zealand Diploma in Detailing (Structural) (Level 5) with strands in Light Steel Frame, Reinforcing Steel, Structural Steel, and Precast Concrete New Zealand Diploma in Detailing (Structural) (Level 5) with strands in Light Steel Frame, Steel Reinforcing, Structural Steel, and Precast Concrete	B-New version of qualification	4515-2

Qualification review outcome categories

Outcome	Result	Category
Minor changes to the qualification	Qualification version number and ID (Ref) remain the same New review date is required	A
Moderate changes to the qualification	New qualification version number ID (Ref) remains the same New review date is required	B
Significant changes to the qualification	New replacement qualification with a new ID (Ref) The existing qualification will expire	C
The qualification is no longer required by industry	The qualification will expire with no replacement	D

Transition information

Ref:	Version	Qualification Title	Last date of entry*	Last date of assessment
4515	1	New Zealand Diploma in Detailing (Structural) (Level 5) with strands in Light Steel Frame, Reinforcing Steel, Structural Steel, and Precast Concrete	N/A	31 December 2024.

*only required for outcome category C or D

Any additional information

No programmes have been developed leading to version 1 of the qualification.

It is not expected that any person is dis-advantaged by this transition. Any person who considers they have been disadvantaged by these transition arrangements may appeal to the Workforce Development Council at the address below. Appeals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

PO Box 445

Wellington

Email: qualifications@waihangaararau.nz

Website: www.waihangaararau.nz