Field: Planning and Construction
Review of Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying New Zealand qualification
Reviewed qualification
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Ref |
Version |
Qualification Title |
Credits |
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2660 |
4 |
New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying |
60 |
Review information
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Qualification Developer |
Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council |
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Reason for the development/review |
This review was part of a wider sector project looking at qualifications and their alignment to industry needs. |
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Review date |
July 2024 |
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Outcome date |
November 2024 |
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Next review date |
November 2029 |
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Summary of development/review and consultation process |
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The review of this qualification started in June 2022 alongside the review of the New Zealand Certificates in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (Level 4) [Ref: 2661, 2662, and 2663] with email communication to providers and industry outlining the review project and timeframes. Stakeholders invited to participate in this review included providers, industry organisations, the Plumbing Drainlaying and Gasfitting Board, and employers. The qualification was reviewed and approved by industry subject-matter experts and education providers drawn from the strategic reference group and technical reference group comprised of representatives from the plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying trades via online and face-to-face hui. Consultation on the qualification was undertaken between June 2023 and July 2024, and final comments and amendments to the qualification finalised in September 2024. Attestations were received from stakeholders who participated in this review. |
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Main changes resulting from the review process |
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· Qualification credits reduced from 70 to 60 to align with GPO 3 changes below · GPO 2 was revised to remove reference to ‘identify hazards’ to align with the skills required of a Level 3 trainee. · GPO 3 was revised to remove list of specific systems and components. · GPO 3 credits decreased from 40 to 30 credits to reflect the required learning and assessment time and allow for the shift of confined space entry skills into the Level 4 qualification suite. · Links to PGD Board requirements have been included under programme conditions to guide providers including ‘Fit and Proper Person’ requirements. |
Review outcome
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Ref: |
Version |
Qualification Title |
Outcome category |
New qualification ID/version (as applicable) |
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2660 |
3 |
New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying |
B-New version of qualification |
2660 - 4 |
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. Ref/ID remains the same. New review date is required. |
B |
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Significant changes to the qualification |
New replacement qualification with a new Ref/ID 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 |
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Version |
Qualification Title |
Last date of entry* |
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2660 |
3 |
New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying |
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 the intention that no learner should be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. 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 Phone: 04 909 0174 Email: qualifications@waihangaararau.nz Website: www.waihangaararau.nz |