Field Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Review of Wool Harvesting New Zealand qualification
Reviewed qualification
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Ref |
Version |
Qualification Title |
Credits |
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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
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Qualification Developer |
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Reason for the review |
Scheduled review |
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Review date |
December 2024 |
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Outcome date |
January 2026 |
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Next review date |
N/A |
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Summary of the review and consultation process |
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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. |
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Main changes resulting from the review process |
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The qualification will be discontinued, with no replacement. |
Development/Review outcome
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Ref: |
Version |
Qualification Title |
Outcome category |
New qualification ID/version (as applicable) |
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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
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Outcome |
Result |
Category |
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Minor changes to the qualification |
Qualification version number and ID (Ref) remain the same. New review date is required. |
A |
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Moderate changes to the qualification |
New qualification version number. Ref/ID remains the same. New review date is required. |
B |
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Significant changes to the qualification |
New replacement qualification with a new Ref/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
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Ref: |
Version |
Qualification Title |
Last date of entry* |
Last date of assessment |
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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.
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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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