Field: Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Review of Floristry New Zealand qualifications
Reviewed qualifications
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[Ref] |
Version |
Qualification title |
Level |
Credits |
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2671 |
2 |
New Zealand Certificate in Floristry (Level 2) |
2 |
60 |
|
2672 |
2 |
New Zealand Certificate in Floristry (Level 3) |
3 |
60 |
|
2673 |
2 |
New Zealand Certificate in Floristry (Level 4) |
4 |
90 |
Review information
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Qualification Developer |
Electrotechnology and Information Technology Industry Skills Board |
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Reason for the review |
Scheduled review |
|
Review date |
February 2026 |
|
Outcome date |
April 2026 |
|
Next review date |
April 2031 |
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Summary of review and consultation process |
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Toi Mai Workforce Development Council commenced the scheduled review of qualifications in April 2025. This review was transferred to Electrotechnology and Information Technology Industry Skills Board (ETITC) in January 2026 to reflect VET reforms.
Key phases of the review included: · Consultation with industry and providers to gather feedback, in person, via email and online from April to November 2025. · Review meeting held online in September 2025. · Further consultation on draft revised qualifications was held by ETITC in January and February 2026.
The review resulted in the qualifications being determined fit for purpose with only minor changes being made to the qualifications’ conditions and graduate profile outcomes. |
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Main changes resulting from the review |
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The following changes applied to all qualifications: · Evidence requirements for assuring consistency section removed, as no longer required. · Standard Setting Body details updated. New Zealand Certificate in Floristry (Level 2) [Ref: 2671] · Strategic purpose statement amended. · Graduate profile outcome (GPO) 3 amended. New Zealand Certificate in Floristry (Level 3) [Ref: 2672] · GPO statements amended. · Credit allocations for graduate profile outcomes amended. New Zealand Certificate in Floristry (Level 4) [Ref: 2673] · Strategic purpose statement amended. · Credit value increased from 90 credits to 120 credits to allow for a full time one year programme. This additional time will allow for deeper learning and stronger skill development. · Education pathway section updated. · Practical experience information was added. · GPO statements and credit allocation amended to reflect current industry requirements. |
Review outcome
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Reference |
Version |
Reviewed qualification |
Outcome category |
New qualification details/version (if applicable) |
|
2671 |
2 |
New Zealand Certificate in Floristry (Level 2) |
B-New version of qualification |
2671-3 |
|
2672 |
2 |
New Zealand Certificate in Floristry (Level 3) |
B-New version of qualification |
2672-3 |
|
2673 |
2 |
New Zealand Certificate in Floristry (Level 4) |
B-New version of qualification |
2673-3 |
Qualification review outcome categories
|
Outcome |
Result |
Category |
|
No changes are identified to the qualification |
Qualification version number and NZQF ID remain the same. New review date is required. |
A |
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Minor changes are identified to the qualification |
New version of qualification is required (NZQF ID remains the same). New review date is required. |
B |
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Significant changes are required to the qualification |
New replacement qualification is required with a new NZQF 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
|
Reference |
Version |
Qualification title |
Last date of entry* |
Last date of assessment |
|
2671 |
2 |
New Zealand Certificate in Floristry (Level 2) |
N/A |
31/12/2028 |
|
2672 |
2 |
New Zealand Certificate in Floristry (Level 3) |
N/A |
31/12/2028 |
|
2673 |
2 |
New Zealand Certificate in Floristry (Level 4) |
N/A |
31/12/2028 |
*only required for outcome category C or D
Any additional information
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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 may appeal to:
Electrotechnology and Information Technology Industry Skills Board P O Box 445 Wellington
Email: qualifications@etitcisb.nz Web: etitcisb.nz Phone: 04 909 0316 |