Field: Engineering and Technology

Review of Marine Vessel Project Management New Zealand Qualification

Reviewed qualifications

[Ref]	Version	Qualification title	Level	Credits
3127	2	New Zealand Diploma in Marine Vessel Project Management (New Build, and Refit)	6	180

Review information

Qualification Developer	Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Reason for the review	Scheduled 5 year Review
Review date	December 2022
Outcome date	December 2024
Next review date	December 2029

Summary of review and consultation process

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council (H-A-R) commenced the review of the New Zealand Diploma in Marine Vessel Project Management in August 2022. The review was to ensure the qualification continued to be fit-for-purpose for the marine industry and make necessary changes where required.  H-A-R also carried out the review ensuring the qualification aligned also to the composite and specialised technology sectors.

Industry, Providers, and subject matter experts provided the feedback and input required for this review.

Industry consultation survey

A survey was sent to industry associations to seek feedback from their members and customer base on the proposed changes to Marine Vessel Project Management qualification. The response was limited but indicated support of the new qualification to replace the current qualification.

Main changes resulting from the review

New Zealand Diploma in Marine Vessel Project Management (New Build, and Refit) (Level 6) [Ref: 3127]

To be expired.

Replacement qualification:

New Zealand Diploma in Vessel Technology Project Management (Level 5) [Ref: 5115-1]

- Title change to vessel technology to encompass maritime sector, composites industry and specialised technology industry, previously not specified. Definition included in the programme conditions.

- Qualification credits changed from 180 to 165 to align with the GPO indicative credits

- Qualification level reduced from Level 6 to Level 5 to better reflect the graduate and give a clear pathway for Level 4 graduates.

- Graduate profile outcome (GPO) indicative credit weightings changed to better reflect the notional hours required to achieve the skills.

- Graduate profile outcomes reviewed and reworded to align with what industry saw as the function of a project manager in this sector, and also to include composite or specialised technology projects.

- Employment pathway amended to reflect marine or maritime or composite or specialised technologies.

- Transition information and standard setting body details updated.

Review outcome

Reference	Version	Reviewed qualification	Outcome category	New qualification details/version (if applicable)
3127 New	2	New Zealand Diploma in Marine Vessel Project Management (New Build, and Refit) (Level 6) New Zealand Diploma in Vessel Technology Project Management (Level 5)	C-New replacement qualification	3127-3  to expire 5115-1

Qualification review outcome categories

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

Transition information

Reference	Version	Qualification title	Last date       of entry*	Last date for assessment
3127	3	New Zealand Diploma in Marine Vessel Project Management (New Build, and Refit) (Level 6)	31/12/2026	31/12/2028

*only required for outcome category C or D

Any additional information

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 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/