Field: Service Sector
Review of Cranes New Zealand qualifications
Reviewed qualifications
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Ref |
Version |
Qualification Title |
Credits |
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3730 |
2 |
New Zealand Certificate in Cranes (Level 3) with strands in Cab-Controlled Overhead Crane, Dogman, Pendant-Controlled Overhead Crane, Self-Erecting Tower Crane, and Truck Loader Crane |
55 - 60 |
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3731 |
2 |
New Zealand Certificate in Cranes (Level 4) with strands in Advanced Dogman, Crawler Crane, Mini Crane, Mobile Crane, Non-Slewing Articulated Crane, and Tower Crane |
55 - 70 |
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 |
Scheduled 5-year review |
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Review date |
September 2024 |
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Outcome date |
30 November 2025 |
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Next review date |
30 November 2030 |
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Summary of review and consultation process |
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Waihanga Ara Rau and representatives from the crane industry reviewed the New Zealand Certificates in Cranes (Level 3) and (Level 4) from January 2024 to January 2025. A technical advisory group reviewed the qualifications with representatives from the crane industry across a range of crane types including gantry cranes, self-erecting towers, truck loader cranes, crawler cranes, tower cranes and mobile cranes, as well as education providers, and the Cranes Association of New Zealand. Their recommendations informed the qualification reviews. Amendments were made to the qualifications’ contents. The wider cranes industry was consulted in December 2024 and January 2025 for final feedback. Documents and information about the review was published on the Waihanga Ara Rau Workforce Development Council Website during the review period. |
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Main changes resulting from the review process |
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New Zealand Certificate in Cranes (Level 3) [Ref: 3730] · Qualifications strands were updated to provide greater clarity. · The Cab-Controlled Overhead Crane strand was removed due to low usage. · Qualification credits were reduced from 55 – 60 credits to 40 to 45 credits to better reflect the time expected for a graduate to meet selected GPOs. · Graduate profile outcomes were amended to align with skill standard content and skills valued by industry. · Core graduate profile outcomes were reduced from five to two. · Graduate profile outcome indicative credits were amended to align with mandatory skill standards. · Qualification award, evidence requirements for assuring consistency and general conditions for programme were updated. · The last date of assessment of version 1 of this qualification was extended from 31 December 2025 to 31 December 2026.
New Zealand Certificate in Cranes (Level 4) [Ref: 3731] · The credit range was changed from 55-70 to 60-70 credits to better reflect the time expected for a graduate to meet the GPOs. · Graduate profile outcomes were amended to align with skill standard content and skills valued by industry. Core graduate profile outcomes were reduced from three to two, and changes were made to strand outcomes to align with skill standards. · Graduate profile outcome credits were amended to align with mandatory skill standards. · Qualification award, evidence requirements for assuring consistency and general conditions for programme were updated. · The last date of assessment of version 1 was extended from 31 December 2025 to 31 December 2026. |
Review outcome
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Ref: |
Version |
Qualification Title |
Outcome category |
New qualification ID/version |
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3730 |
2 |
New Zealand Certificate in Cranes (Level 3) with strands in Cab-Controlled Overhead Crane, Dogman, Pendant-Controlled Overhead Crane, Self-Erecting Tower Crane, and Truck Loader Crane New Zealand Certificate in Cranes (Level 3) with strands in Dogman, Pendant-Controlled or Remote-Controlled Overhead Crane, Self-Erecting Tower Crane, and Truck Loader Crane |
B-New version of qualification |
3730-3 |
|
3731 |
2 |
New Zealand Certificate in Cranes (Level 4) with strands in Advanced Dogman, Crawler Crane, Mini Crane, Mobile Crane, Non-Slewing Articulated Crane, and Tower Crane New Zealand Certificate in Cranes (Level 4) with strands in Advanced Dogman, Crawler Crane, Mini Crawler Crane, Mobile Crane, Non-Slewing Articulated Crane, and Tower Crane |
B-New version of qualification |
3731-3 |
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 |
|
3730 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Cranes (Level 3) with strands in Cab-Controlled Overhead Crane, Dogman, Pendant-Controlled Overhead Crane, Self-Erecting Tower Crane, and Truck Loader Crane
|
N/A |
31 December 2026 |
|
3730 |
2 |
New Zealand Certificate in Cranes (Level 3) with strands in Cab-Controlled Overhead Crane, Dogman, Pendant-Controlled Overhead Crane, Self-Erecting Tower Crane, and Truck Loader Crane |
N/A |
31 December 2028 |
|
3731 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Cranes (Level 4) with strands in Advanced Dogman, Crawler Crane, Mini Crane, Mobile Crane, Non-Slewing Articulated Crane, and Tower Crane |
N/A |
31 December 2026 |
|
3731 |
2 |
New Zealand Certificate in Cranes (Level 4) with strands in Advanced Dogman, Crawler Crane, Mini Crane, Mobile Crane, Non-Slewing Articulated Crane, and Tower Crane |
N/A |
31 December 2028 |
*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 Email: qualifications@waihanga.nz |