Field: Engineering and Technology

Republication of Collision Repair New Zealand Qualifications

 

Republished qualifications

Ref

Version

Qualification Title (Level)

Credits

3008

2

New Zealand Certificate in Collision Repair and Automotive Refinishing (Level 3)

120

3012

2

New Zealand Certificate in Collision Repair (Structural Repair) (Level 5)

90

 

Review information

Qualification Developer

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

Reason for the republication

To extend the last date of entry

Republication date

October 2025

Outcome date

October 2025

Next review date

These qualifications are expiring and will be discontinued 31 December 2027

 

Summary of republication and consultation process

The qualifications listed above have a last date for entry of 31 December 2025. Following consultation with industry and training stakeholders, the last date of entry has been extended to 30 June 2026.

The last date for assessment remains unchanged at 31 December 2027.

This decision was made to:

  • Provide stability during sector-wide reforms.
  • Allow sufficient time for redevelopment of programmes aligned with replacement qualifications by the planned 2026 review.

 

Main changes resulting from the republication process

Last date of entry extended from 31 December 2025 to 30 June 2026 for both qualifications.

 

Transition information

Ref:

Version

Qualification Title (Level)

Last date of entry*

Last date of assessment

3008

1 and 2

New Zealand Certificate in Collision Repair and Automotive Refinishing (Level 3)

30/06/2026

31/12/2027

3012

1 and 2

New Zealand Certificate in Collision Repair (Structural Repair) (Level 5)

30/06/2026

31/12/2027

*only required for outcome category C or D

Any additional information

It is anticipated that no candidates will be disadvantaged by these arrangements. Appeals can be made to Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council, which 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:
www.hangaarorau.nz