Field   Computing and Information Technology

Republication of Software Development New Zealand qualification

Republished qualification

Ref	Version	Qualification Title	Credits
2604	3	New Zealand Diploma in Software Development	240

Republished information

Qualification Developer	Electrotechnology and Information Technology Industry Skills Board (ETITC)
Reason for republish	Extension of last date of entry
Republish date	August 2026
Outcome date	August 2026
Next review date	N/A

Summary of development/review and consultation process

ETITC has extended the last date for entry for the expiring qualification from 31 December 2026 to 31 December 2027.

This accommodates learners entering the qualification through completed Level 5 pathways that enable completion within one year of full-time study. The change ensures these learners retain access to the qualification during the teach-out period.

No change has been made to the last date for assessment, which remains 31 December 2028.

Main changes resulting from the development/review process

The Last Date of Entry for the qualification was extended from 31 December 2026 to 31 December 2027.

The qualification was republished without version change.

Transition information

Ref:	Version	Qualification Title	Last date of entry*	Last date of assessment
2604	3	New Zealand Diploma in Software Development	31/12/2027	31/12/2028

*only required for outcome category C or D

Any additional information, including Qualification Developer contact details.

It is the intention of Electrotechnology and Information Technology Industry Skills Board that no learner should be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. Any person who considers they have been disadvantaged may contact the Qualification Developer:

Electrotechnology and Information Technology Industry Skills Board

P O Box 445

Wellington 6140

Email: qualifications@etitcisb.nz

Web:    www.etitcisb.nz

Phone: 04 909 0316