Field: Manufacturing

Review of Competitive Systems and Practices New Zealand Qualifications

 

Reviewed qualifications

Ref

Version

Title

Level

2998

1

New Zealand Certificate in Competitive Systems and Practices (Level 3)

3

2999

1

New Zealand Certificate in Competitive Systems and Practices (Level 4)

4

3000

1

New Zealand Diploma in Competitive Systems and Practices (Level 5)

5

 

Review information

Qualification Developer

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Reason for the review

Scheduled Review Cycle

Review date

July 2024 to December 2024

Outcome date

March 2025

Next review date

March 2030

 

Summary of development/review and consultation process

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering, and Logistics Workforce Development Council commenced the review of the New Zealand Certificate in Competitive Systems and Practices qualifications listed above in July 2024. The review was to ensure the qualification continued to be fit-for-purpose for industry and make necessary changes where required.  

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

A consultation survey was sent to industry stakeholders seeking feedback on the proposed changes to the Competitive Systems and Practices qualifications. The response was limited but indicated support for the new qualifications to replace the current qualifications.

 

Main changes resulting from the development/review process

 

New Zealand Certificate in Competitive Systems and Practices (Level 3) [Ref: 2998]

To be expired. Replacement qualification:

New Zealand Certificate in Operational Excellence (Competitive Systems and Practices) (Level 3) [Ref: 5250-1]

-       Title changed to operational excellence for a more recognisable qualification.

-      Graduate profile outcomes (GPO) reviewed and reworded to align to the new title wording. 

-       Strategic purpose statement reviewed and updated to include the definition of operational excellence.

-       Transition information updated.

 

New Zealand Certificate in Competitive Systems and Practices (Level 4) [Ref: 2999]

To be expired. Replacement qualification:

New Zealand Certificate in Operational Excellence (Competitive Systems and Practices) (Level 4) [Ref: 5251-1]

-       Title changed to operational excellence for a more recognisable qualification.

-      Graduate profile outcomes (GPO) reviewed and reworded to align to the new title wording. 

-       Strategic purpose statement reviewed and updated to include the definition of operational excellence.

-       Transition information updated.

 

New Zealand Diploma in Competitive Systems and Practices (Level 5) [Ref: 3000]

To be expired. Replacement qualification:

New Zealand Diploma in Operational Excellence (Competitive Systems and Practices) (Level 5) [Ref: 5252-1]

-       Title changed to operational excellence for a more recognisable qualification.

-       Graduate profile outcomes (GPO) reviewed and reworded to align to the new title wording. 

-       Strategic purpose statement reviewed and updated to include the definition of operational excellence and change wording from: is designed for senior managers to: is designed for people able to effect change in an organisation. 

-       Transition information updated.

 

Review outcome

Ref:

Version

Reviewed qualification

Outcome category

New qualification details/version

(if applicable)

2998

1

New Zealand Certificate in Competitive Systems and Practices (Level 3)

New Zealand Certificate in Operational Excellence (Competitive Systems and Practice) (Level 3)

C - New replacement qualification

2998-2

to expire

5250-1

new

2999

1

New Zealand Certificate in Competitive Systems and Practices (Level 4)

New Zealand Certificate in Operational Excellence (Competitive Systems and Practice) (Level 4)

C - New replacement qualification

2999-2

to expire

5251-1

new

3000

1

New Zealand Diploma in Competitive Systems and Practices (Level 5)

New Zealand Diploma in Operational Excellence (Competitive Systems and Practice) (Level 5)

C - New replacement qualification

3000-2

to expire

5252-1

New

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

ID (Ref) remains the same

New review date is required

B

Significant changes to the qualification

New replacement qualification with a new ID (Ref)

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 (Level)

Last date of entry*

Last date of assessment

2998

1

New Zealand Certificate in Competitive Systems and Practices (Level 3)

31 December 2026

31 December 2027

2999

1

New Zealand Certificate in Competitive Systems and Practices (Level 4)

31 December 2026

 

31 December 2027

 

3000

1

New Zealand Diploma in Competitive Systems and Practices (Level 5)

31 December 2026

 

31 December 2027

 

*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://hangaarorau.nz/