Field: Community and Social Services
Review of Funeral and Embalming New Zealand Qualifications
Reviewed qualifications
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Ref |
Version |
Qualification Title |
Credits |
|
1942 |
2 |
New Zealand Diploma in Funeral Directing (Level 5) |
120 |
|
1943 |
2 |
New Zealand Diploma in Embalming (Level 5) |
120 |
Review information
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Qualification Developer |
Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council |
|
Reason for the development/review |
Scheduled 5-year review |
|
Review date |
31 December 2024 |
|
Outcome date |
November 2024 |
|
Next review date |
December 2029 |
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Summary of review and consultation process |
|
Toitū Te Waiora reviewed the above qualifications between June 2024 and October 2024. The
review included consultation with
industry associations, industry, and Tertiary Education Organisations.
Consultation events were held, including a national online survey and individual
online meetings. Feedback was collated, analysed, and actioned. |
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Main changes resulting from the review process |
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The two qualifications were determined to be fit-for-purpose. Survey participants identified areas of improvements, but most of the suggested changes were directly related to the content of the programmes, not the qualifications. Small changes were made to strengthen both qualifications, and wording was updated to be more current. New Zealand Diploma in Funeral Directing (Level 5) [Ref: 1942] · Evidence requirements for assuring consistency updated. · General conditions were updated to include mātauranga Māori, multiculturalism and Tāngata Whaikaha. New Zealand Diploma in Embalming (Level 5) [Ref: 1943] · Evidence requirements for assuring consistency updated · General conditions were updated to include mātauranga Māori, multiculturalism and Tāngata Whaikaha. |
Review outcome
|
Ref: |
Version |
Qualification Title |
Outcome category |
New qualification ID/version (as applicable) |
|
1942 |
2 |
New Zealand Diploma in Funeral Directing (Level 5) |
B – New version of qualification |
1942-3 |
|
1943 |
2 |
New Zealand Diploma in Embalming (Level 5) |
B – New version of qualification |
1943-3 |
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. Ref/ID remains the same. New review date is required. |
B |
|
Significant changes to the qualification |
New replacement qualification with a new Ref/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
|
Ref: |
Version |
Qualification Title |
Last date of entry* |
Last date of assessment |
|
1942 |
2 |
New Zealand Diploma in Funeral Directing (Level 5) |
N/A |
31 December 2026 |
|
1943 |
2 |
New Zealand Diploma in Embalming (Level 5) |
N/A |
31 December 2026 |
*only required for outcome category C or D
Any additional information, including Qualification Developer contact details.
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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 Toitū te Waiora Workforce Development Council at the address below. Appeals will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council PO Box 445 Wellington 6140
Telephone: 04 909 0356 Email: qualifications@toitutewaiora.nz Web: www.toitutewaiora.nz |