Field   Computing and Information Technology

Review of Information Technology New Zealand Qualifications

Reviewed qualifications

Ref

Version

Qualification Title

Credits

4132

1

New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Foundation User) (Level 2)

60

2592

2

New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Intermediate User) (Level 3)

60

2593

2

New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Advanced User) (Level 4)

60

 

Review information

Qualification Developer

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Reason for the development/review

Five year review

Review date

October 2025

Outcome date

December 2025

Next review date

December 2030

 

Summary of development/review and consultation process

These “Computing User” qualifications were reviewed by Toi Mai Workforce Development Council as part of the five-year review cycle. The review was informed by Te Wao Toi Whanui, the Workforce Development Plan for Enabling Technologies, which was built around extensive engagement with industry stakeholders and analysis of workforce data, and other feedback from both industry and education providers.

The review was overseen by specialist advisory and working groups convened in November 2024, comprising stakeholders with skills in qualification, programme, and assessment development. The groups met multiple times from March to September 2025, to discuss key feedback from education providers and other stakeholders and to make draft amendments to the suite. The proposed changes were distributed for consultation online and through established networks. Consultation feedback was integrated into the final versions as appropriate.

 

Main changes resulting from the development/review process

The following outlines specific changes to each qualification.

Changes across all qualifications

  • Qualification titles updated from “Computing User” to “Digital Technologies” to reflect more contemporary terminology and to better align with a focus on promoting digital capability across a range of personal, workplace and community contexts.
  • Education pathways updated to include reviewed and replaced qualification titles. 
  • Qualification Award and Evidence statements for assuring consistency updated to reflect current processes.
  • General conditions for programmes updated for consistency across the suite.
  • Qualification and general conditions specifying required content have been removed and separate programme guidance documents will be published to guide programme developers.
  • Transition Information included.

Specific changes:

 

New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Foundation User) (Level 2) [Ref: 4132]

  • Qualification title updated to Digital Technologies
  • Strategic purpose statement and graduate profile outcomes (GPOs) amended to clarify outcome objectives and broaden the range of possible programme contexts.

New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Intermediate User) (Level 3) [Ref: 2592]

  • Qualification title updated to Digital Technologies
  • Strategic purpose statement and GPOs amended to broaden applicability of potential programmes across a range of industry sectors.
  • .

New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Advanced User) (Level 4) [Ref: 2593]

  • Qualification title updated to Digital Technologies
  • Strategic purpose statement and GPOs amended to emphasise focus on innovative thinking and engaging with emerging technologies and alignment with a broader range of potential industry contexts.
  •  

 

Review outcome

Ref:

Version

Qualification Title

Outcome category

New qualification ID/version

(as applicable)

4132

1

New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Foundation User) (Level 2)

New Zealand Certificate in Digital Technologies (Level 2)

B-New version of qualification

4132-2

2592

2

New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Intermediate User) (Level 3)

New Zealand Certificate in Digital Technologies (Level 3)

B-New version of qualification

2592-3

2593

2

New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Advanced User) (Level 4)

New Zealand Certificate in Digital Technologies (Level 4)

B-New version of qualification

2593-3

 

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

4132

1

New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Foundation User) (Level 2)

N/A

31/12/2027

2592

2

New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Intermediate User) (Level 3)

N/A

31/12/2027

2593

2

New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Advanced User) (Level 4)

N/A

31/12/2027

*only required for outcome category C or D

 

Any additional information, including Qualification Developer contact details.

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 Toi Mai Workforce Development Council at the address below. Appeals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

 

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

PO Box 445

Wellington 6140

Email:  qualifications@toimai.nz

Web:    www.toimai.nz

Phone: 04 909 0316