Field Engineering and Technology
Review of Drilling New Zealand qualifications
Reviewed qualifications
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Ref: |
Version |
Qualification Title |
Credits |
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2621 |
2 |
New Zealand Certificate in Drilling (Level 3) |
70 |
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2622 |
3 |
New Zealand Certificate in Drilling (Level 4) |
135 |
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2623 |
2 |
New Zealand Certificate in Drilling (Level 5) |
120 |
Review information
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Qualification Developer |
Hanga-Aro-Rau, Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council |
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Reason for the review |
Scheduled 5-year review |
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Review date |
March 2025 – October 2025 |
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Outcome date |
December 2025 |
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Next review date |
December 2030 |
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Summary of review and consultation process |
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Hanga-Aro-Rau Workforce Development Council met with key stakeholders, including key employers, training providers, and sector representatives, between March 2025 and October 2025 to review the qualifications listed above and associated unit standards. A Qualifications Advisory Group (QAG) of industry representatives was established to inform the review. Online meetings for the QAG were held to discuss industry training needs. The QAG confirmed that the qualifications were generally working as intended and remain fit for purpose, with some minor changes required to the level 3 qualification purpose statement to improve clarity of the target audience and expected role on completion. |
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Main changes resulting from the review process |
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New Zealand Certificate in Drilling (Level 3) · Strategic purpose statement o job role on completion clarified as ‘Assistant Driller’. o target audience updated from pre-employment or entry-level to those at the early stages of their career. · Graduate Profile Outcomes (GPOs) o context added to GPOs. New Zealand Certificate in Drilling (Level 4) and New Zealand Certificate in Drilling (Level 5) · Graduate Profile Outcomes (GPOs) o context added to GPOs. |
Review outcome
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Ref: |
Version |
Qualification Title |
Outcome category |
New qualification ID/version (as applicable) |
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2621 |
2 |
New Zealand Certificate in Drilling (Level 3) |
B-New version of qualification |
2621-3 |
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2622 |
3 |
New Zealand Certificate in Drilling (Level 4) |
B-New version of qualification |
2622-4 |
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2623 |
2 |
New Zealand Certificate in Drilling (Level 5) |
B-New version of qualification |
2623-3 |
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 |
Transition information
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Ref: |
Version |
Qualification Title |
Last date of entry* |
Last date of assessment |
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2621 |
2 |
New Zealand Certificate in Drilling (Level 3) |
N/A |
31/12/2027 |
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2622 |
3 |
New Zealand Certificate in Drilling (Level 4) |
N/A |
31/12/2027 |
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2623 |
2 |
New Zealand Certificate in Drilling (Level 5) |
N/A |
31/12/2027 |
*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 Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council 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
Phone: 04 909 0255 Email: qualifications@hangaarorau.nz Website: www.hangaarorau.nz
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