Field Planning and Construction
Review of Glazing New Zealand qualifications
Reviewed qualifications
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Ref |
Version |
Qualification Title |
Credits |
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2944 |
2 |
New Zealand Certificate in Glass (Level 4) |
65 |
|
2945 |
3 |
New Zealand Certificate in Glazing (Level 4) |
120 |
Review information
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Qualification Developer |
Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council |
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Reason for the review |
Early qualification review, at Industry request |
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Review date |
April 2025 |
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Outcome date |
May 2025 |
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Next review date |
March 2028 |
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Summary of development/review and consultation process |
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An early review of the New Zealand Certificate in Glazing (Level 4) [Ref 2945-3] was initiated by Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council at Industry’s request. Industry expressed concern that the qualification credits would not result in a programme that would allow sufficient time for learners to meet the outcomes and purpose of the qualification. A stakeholder group was formed with representatives from industry, BCITO, and the Glass and Glazing Institute. This group met during April and May 2025 to undertake an urgent review of the qualification. The stakeholder group confirmed satisfaction with the purpose, structure and outcomes of the qualification but agreed to increase the credit values of the graduate outcomes, and overall qualification to reflect the time required to achieve them. The significant changes to these credit values required a new qualification. To allow for providers to transition their programmes to the new qualification, an extension to the last date of assessment for the replaced qualification was required. |
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Main changes resulting from the development/review process |
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The overall credits for the New Zealand Certificate in Glazing (Level 4) were determined as needing to be increased from 120 to 210. Due to the scale of change, a new qualification was listed. The New Zealand Certificate in Glazing (Level 4) [Ref: 2945] was replaced and will be discontinued. The New Zealand Certificate in Glass (Level 3) [Ref: 2944] was republished to extend the last date of assessment from 31 December 2025 to 30 June 2026. |
Review outcome
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Ref: |
Version |
Qualification Title |
Outcome category |
New qualification ID/version (as applicable) |
|
2945 |
3 |
New Zealand Certificate in Glazing (Level 4)
New Zealand Certificate in Glazing (Level 4) |
C-New replacement qualification |
2945-4 to expire 5347-1 NEW |
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 |
|
2944 |
2 |
New Zealand Certificate in Glass (Level 3) |
N/C |
30 June 2026 |
|
2945 |
4 |
New Zealand Certificate in Glazing (Level 4) |
31 December 2025 |
30 June 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 existing trainee should be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. Any person who considers they have been disadvantaged should contact the qualification developer: Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council PO Box 445 Wellington 6140
Telephone: 04 909 0174 Website: http://www.waihangaararau.nz/ |