Field Engineering and Technology
Review of Irrigation New Zealand qualifications
Reviewed qualifications
|
Ref |
Version |
Qualification Title |
Credits |
|
3761 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Irrigation Installation (Level 3) |
140 |
|
3762 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Irrigation Engineering (Level 4) |
135 |
Review information
|
Qualification Developer |
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics, Workforce Development Council |
|
Reason for the development/review |
Scheduled review |
|
Review date |
December 2023 |
|
Outcome date |
May 2025 |
|
Next review date |
May 2030 |
|
Summary of review and consultation process |
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Hanga-Aro-Rau WDC reviewed these qualifications as part of a scheduled review. Neither qualification had been offered. The credit value was too high and seen as a barrier by industry, learners and providers and there were issues around the lack of standards available to meet the GPOs. An advisory group was formed combining the industry association and training providers. This group had the support of the wider industry who had previously expressed a strong need for new qualifications to be developed. This group collaborated over a series of online meetings to revise the qualifications. As the changes required were substantial, and new qualifications were developed to replace the existing qualifications. The new qualifications are fit-for-purpose and reflect current industry needs. The results of the review were communicated to the members of Irrigation New Zealand and shared with the members of the consultation group. The proposed changes have the support of the wider industry. |
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Main changes resulting from the review process |
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New Zealand Certificate in Irrigation Installation (Level 3) and the New Zealand Certificate in Irrigation Engineering (Level 4) will be discontinued and replaced by new qualifications. The new qualifications have the following changes: · Wording changes to the titles to better reflect the intention of the qualification. · Wording changes to the purpose statements to better reflect the intention of the qualification. The New Zealand Certificate in Irrigation Installation (Level 3) credit value reduced from 140 to 65 to support learner needs and provision for industry. The New Zealand Certificate in Irrigation Engineering (Level 4) credit value reduced from 135 to 70 to support learner needs and provision for industry. · Qualifications’ core GPOs reworded to better reflect industry requirements. |
Review outcome
|
Ref: |
Version |
Qualification Title |
Outcome category |
New qualification ID/version (as applicable) |
|
3761
|
1
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Irrigation Installation (Level 3) New Zealand Certificate in Irrigation Technology (Level 3) |
C-New replacement qualification |
3761-2 To expire 5316-1 New |
|
3762
|
1
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Irrigation Engineering (Level 4) New Zealand Certificate in Irrigation Technology (Level 4) |
C-New replacement qualification |
3762-2 To expire 5317-1 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. 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 |
|
3761 |
2 |
New Zealand Certificate in Irrigation Installation (Level 3) |
31 December 2027 |
31 December 2029 |
|
3762 |
2 |
New Zealand Certificate in Irrigation Installation (Level 4) |
31 December 2027 |
31 December 2029 |
*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 |