Field   Service Sector

Republication of Scaffolding New Zealand Qualifications

 

Republished qualifications

Ref

Version

Qualification Title

Credits

3708

2

New Zealand Certificate in Scaffolding (General) (Level 3)

120

3709

2

New Zealand Certificate in Scaffolding (Proprietary Suspended) (Level 3)

80

3710

2

New Zealand Certificate in Scaffolding (Trade) (Level 4)

195

2363

2

New Zealand Certificate in Scaffolding (Level 5)

140

 

Republication information

Qualification Developer

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

Reason for the

Extension of last dates for assessment for superseded versions

Review date

August 2025

Outcome date

September 2025

Next review date

November 2026

 

Summary of republication and consultation process

Representatives from the scaffolding industry and providers requested an extension to the Last Date of Assessment for superseded version 1 of all qualifications listed above.

The request was based on allowing sufficient time for current learners to complete learning and assessment as well as providers a reasonable amount of time for the redevelopment of programmes, teaching, and assessment resources.  This is not expected to be completed before the current last date of assessment of 31 December 2025. This date has now been extended to 31 December 2027.

An industry advisory group has been established to review the above qualifications during 2025.  This extension ensures providers can continue to deliver existing programmes until new versions and/or replacement qualifications are listed following the review.

This extension is supported by the Scaffolding, Access and Rigging New Zealand (SARNZ).

 

Main changes resulting from the republication process

The last date of assessment for superseded version 1 was extended from 31 December 2025 to 31 December 2027 on the four qualifications listed above.

Any additional information, including Qualification Developer contact details

It is the intention that no trainee should be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements.  Any person who considers they have been disadvantaged may appeal to:

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

PO Box 445

Wellington 6140

 

Phone:    04 909 0174

Email:     qualifications@waihangaararau.nz

Website: https://www.waihanga.nz/