Field   Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

Review of Wool Harvesting New Zealand qualification

 

Reviewed qualification

Ref

Version

Qualification Title

Credits

4153

1

New Zealand Certificate in Wool Harvesting (Level 3) with strands in Strong Wool Shearing, and Fine and Mid Micron Wool Shearing

65

 

Development/Review information

Qualification Developer

Food and Fibre Industry Skills Board

Reason for the review

Scheduled review

Review date

December 2024

Outcome date

January 2026

Next review date

N/A

 

Summary of the review and consultation process

Review process conducted January to October 2025 involving:

·       Consultation Advisory Group (CAG) established with industry stakeholders

·       Industry consultation document developed and circulated to CAG and additional contacts across wool harvesting industry and related sectors with invitation to participate in online survey

·       Online survey conducted

·       Key findings: Zero usage of qualification since pre-2019, lack of provider capacity/interest for delivery, minimal industry interest, and alternative certification pathways available.

 

Main changes resulting from the review process

The qualification will be discontinued, with no replacement.

Development/Review outcome

Ref:

Version

Qualification Title

Outcome category

New qualification ID/version

(as applicable)

4153

1

New Zealand Certificate in Wool Harvesting (Level 3) with strands in Strong Wool Shearing, and Fine and Mid Micron Wool Shearing

D-Qualification will expire with no replacement

4153-2

To expire

Qualification review outcome categories

Outcome

Result

Category

Minor changes to the qualification

Qualification version number and ID (Ref) remain the same.

New review date is required.

A

Moderate changes to the qualification

New qualification version number.

Ref/ID remains the same.

New review date is required.

B

Significant changes to the qualification

New replacement qualification with a new Ref/ID

The existing qualification will expire.

C

The qualification is no longer required by industry

The qualification will expire with no replacement.

D

 

Transition information

Ref:

Version

Qualification Title

Last date of entry*

Last date of assessment

4153

1

New Zealand Certificate in Wool Harvesting (Level 3) with strands in Strong Wool Shearing, and Fine and Mid Micron Wool Shearing

31 December 2026

31 December  2027

*only required for outcome category C or D

 

Any additional information, including Qualification Developer contact details.

It is the intention of Muka Tangata - People, Food, and Fibre Workforce Development Council that no trainee should be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. Any person who considers they have been disadvantaged may appeal to:

 

Food and Fibre Industry Skills Board

PO Box 445

Wellington 6143

 

Email:  info@foodandfibreisb.nz

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