Field Arts and Crafts
Review of Entertainment and Event Technology New Zealand qualifications
Reviewed qualifications
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[Ref] |
Version |
Qualification title |
Level |
Credits |
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3430 |
2 |
New Zealand Diploma in Entertainment and Event Technology (Level 6) with strands in Entertainment Rigging, Lighting, Audio, Vision, Stage Management, Stage Mechanics, and Scenic Construction |
6 |
120 |
|
4493 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Entertainment and Event Technology (Level 5) with strands in Entertainment Rigging, Lighting, Audio, Vision, Stage Management, Stage Mechanics, and Scenic Construction |
5 |
60 |
Review information
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Qualification Developer |
Electrotechnology, Information Technology and Creative Industry Skills Board |
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Reason for the review |
Scheduled review |
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Review date |
June 2026 |
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Outcome date |
June 2026 |
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Next review date |
NA |
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Summary of review and consultation process |
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Electrotechnology, Information Technology and Creative Industry Skills Board reviewed these two qualifications in June 2026. It was identified that these qualifications have no providers and no current programmes or completions since their development. Feedback on proposed expiry of the qualifications was sought from stakeholder organisations and through open public consultation via the Electrotechnology, Information Technology and Creative Industry Skills Board website. Feedback supported the expiry of the qualifications. |
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Main changes resulting from the review |
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New Zealand Certificate in Entertainment and Event Technology (Level 6) with strands in Entertainment Rigging, Lighting, Audio, Vision, Stage Management, Stage Mechanics, and Scenic Construction [Ref: 3430] · An expiry date of 31 December 2026 was set.
New Zealand Certificate in Entertainment and Event Technology (Level 5) with strands in Entertainment Rigging, Lighting, Audio, Vision, Stage Management, Stage Mechanics, and Scenic Construction [Ref: 4493] · An expiry date of 31 December 2026 was set. |
Review outcome
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Reference |
Version |
Reviewed qualification |
Outcome category |
New qualification details/version (if applicable) |
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3430 |
2 |
New Zealand Diploma in Entertainment and Event Technology (Level 6) with strands in Entertainment Rigging, Lighting, Audio, Vision, Stage Management, Stage Mechanics, and Scenic Construction |
D-Qualification will expire with no replacement |
3430-3 To expire |
|
4493 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Entertainment and Event Technology (Level 5) with strands in Entertainment Rigging, Lighting, Audio, Vision, Stage Management, Stage Mechanics, and Scenic Construction |
D-Qualification will expire with no replacement |
4493-2 To expire |
Qualification review outcome categories
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Outcome |
Result |
Category |
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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
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Reference |
Version |
Qualification title |
Last date of entry* |
Last date of assessment |
|
3430 |
3 |
New Zealand Diploma in Entertainment and Event Technology with strands in Entertainment Rigging, Lighting, Audio, Vision, Stage Management, Stage Mechanics, and Scenic Construction (Level 6) |
31/10/2026 |
31/12/2026 |
|
4493 |
2 |
New Zealand Certificate in Entertainment and Event Technology with strands in Entertainment Rigging, Lighting, Audio, Vision, Stage Management, Stage Mechanics, and Scenic Construction (Level 5) |
31/10/2026 |
31/12/2026 |
*only required for outcome category C or D
Any additional information
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It is anticipated that no existing candidates will be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. However, anyone who feels that they have been disadvantaged may appeal to Electrotechnology, Information Technology and Creative Industry Skills Board at the address below. Appeals will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Electrotechnology, Information Technology and Creative Industry Skills Board PO Box 445 Wellington 6140
Email: qualifications@etitcisb.nz Web: etitcisb.nz Phone: 04 280 3377 |