Field Engineering and Technology
Review of Lifting Engineering New Zealand Qualification
Reviewed qualification
Ref |
Version |
Qualification Title |
Credits |
3733 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Lifting Engineering (Level 5) with strands in Crane Erection, and Load Lifting Rigging Certification |
50-75 |
Review information
Qualification Developer |
Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council |
Reason for the review |
Scheduled 5-year review |
Review date |
February 2024 |
Outcome date |
May 2024 |
Next review date |
December 2024 |
Summary of review and consultation process |
The qualification listed above was reviewed July 2023 to February 2024. A technical advisory group (TAG) was formed from industry and providers with consent to assess the unit standards specific to Lifting Engineering. Information was posted on the Waihanga Ara Rau website and stakeholders informed by email. The collated feedback indicated that the qualification listed above is not fit for purpose as it does not offer clear pathways for school leavers to end users/technicians to specialists/supervisors. There are no approved programmes or associated unit standards supporting this qualification and no graduates or trainees. This qualification is not required. |
Main changes resulting from the review process |
This qualification will be expired without replacement. |
Review outcome
Ref: |
Version |
Reviewed qualification |
Outcome category |
New qualification details/version (if applicable) |
3733 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Lifting Engineering (Level 5) with strands in Crane Erection, and Load Lifting Rigging Certification |
D-Qualification will expire with no replacement |
3733-2
To expire |
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 (Level) |
Last date of entry* |
Last date of assessment |
3733 |
2 |
New Zealand Certificate in Lifting Engineering (Level 5) with strands in Crane Erection, and Load Lifting Rigging Certification |
31/07/2024 |
31/12/2024 |
*only required for outcome category C or D
Any additional information
It is not intended that anyone be disadvantaged by the expiry of this qualification. However, anyone who feels they have been disadvantaged can appeal to Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council at the contact details below. PO Box 445 Wellington 6140
Email: Qualifications@waihangaararau.nz Website: www.waihangaararau.nz |