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National Certificate in Fellmongery Processing (Knowledge of Slipe
Wool and Pickled Pelt Production)
Level
3
Credits
40
This qualification has been reviewed. The last date to meet the requirements is 31
December 2018.
Transition Arrangements
This qualification has been reviewed and replaced by the New Zealand Certificate in
Fellmongery and Leather Processing (Level 3) [Ref: 2486].
Last date for entry into the replaced National Certificate is 31 December 2016.
Last date for award of the replaced National Certificate is 31 December 2018.
It is recommended that candidates currently enrolled in this qualification who will be unable
to complete the qualification by the 31 December 2018 transfer to the replacement
qualification listed above.
It is the intention of Primary ITO that no existing trainee should be disadvantaged by these
transition arrangements. Any person who considers they have been disadvantaged may
appeal to the Primary ITO, below.
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
NZQF National Qualification Registration Information
Process
Registration
Review
Review
Version
1
2
3
Date
November 2000
March 2006
April 2015
Last Date for Award
December 2007
December 2018
December 2018
Standard Setting Body
Primary Industry Training Organisation
PO Box 10383
The Terrace
Wellington 6143
Telephone
Email
Website
04 801 9616
standards@primaryito.ac.nz
www.primaryito.ac.nz
Primary Industry Training Organisation
SSB Code 101558
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National Certificate in Fellmongery Processing (Knowledge of Slipe
Wool and Pickled Pelt Production)
Level
3
Credits
40
Purpose
The National Certificate in Fellmongery Processing (Knowledge of Slipe Wool and Pickled
Pelt Production) [Ref: 0913] recognises that the holder has an understanding of the
principles and practices associated with the production of slipe wool and pickled pelts in
New Zealand.
The holder of this qualification will also have general knowledge of the raw material types
used in slipe wool production and pelt manufacture, aspects of slipe wool and pickled pelt
grading, pollution control, and general knowledge of leather manufacture from pelts.
The qualification is intended to give a foundation for those not requiring detailed technical
knowledge but provides a means of preparation for those who wish to move towards the
National Certificate in Leather Manufacture Technology (Introductory) (Level 3) available
with Merit [Ref: 0419] or the National Certificate in Leather Manufacture Technology
(Advanced) (Level 4) available with Merit [Ref: 0420].
People wishing to specialise in a specific function or process should refer to the National
Certificate in Fellmongery Processing with strands in Slipe Wool Grading, Pickled Pelt
Grading, and Pickled Pelt Processing [Ref: 0688].
Credit Range
Level 3 or above credits
Minimum total
Elective 1
35-40
Elective 2
0-5
40
Requirements for Award of Qualification
This qualification will be awarded to people who have met the requirements of the elective
sections. The credit total for the qualification must include a minimum of 40 credits at Level
3 or above.
Elective 1
A minimum of 35 credits is required from the list of standards.
Elective 2
The balance of credits if required, to achieve a minimum of 40 credits at Level 3 or above,
from the domains listed.
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Award of NQF Qualifications
Credit gained for a standard may be used only once to meet the requirements of this qualification.
Unit standards and achievement standards that are equivalent in outcome are mutually exclusive for the
purpose of award. The table of mutually exclusive standards is provided in the Qualifications Authority Rules
and Procedures publications available at www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/.
Reviewed standards that continue to recognise the same overall outcome are registered as new versions
and retain their identification number (Id). Any version of a standard with the same Id may be used to meet
qualification requirements that list the Id and/or that specify the past or current classification of the standard.
Detailed Qualification Requirements
Elective 1
A minimum of 35 credits is required from the list of standards.
Field
Manufacturing
Subfield
Meat Processing
Domain
Fellmongery Processing
Id
Title
18568 Demonstrate knowledge of fellmongery raw material and its
preparation for fellmongering
18569 Demonstrate knowledge of depilation chemistry and depilatory
paint preparation and use
18570 Demonstrate knowledge of fellmongery paint tables, painted
skin holding and machine wool pulling
18571 Demonstrate knowledge of wool grading, washing and drying,
and slipe wool usages
18572 Demonstrate knowledge of treatment systems used for
fellmongery and pelt house waste discharges
18573 Demonstrate knowledge of principles and practices of lamb
and sheep pelt liming and bating
18574 Demonstrate knowledge of principles and practices of lamb
and sheep pelt pickling and grading
18575 Demonstrate knowledge of products manufactured from
dresser skins and pickled pelts
Level
3
Credit
7
3
8
3
8
3
8
3
8
3
7
3
8
3
8
Elective 2
The balance of credits if required, to achieve a minimum of 40 credits at Level 3 or above,
from the domains listed.
Field
Health
Manufacturing
Subfield
Health Studies
Occupational Health and
Safety
Meat Processing
Primary Industry Training Organisation
SSB Code 101558
Domain
Core Health
Occupational Health and
Safety Practice
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Transition Arrangements
Version 2
Version 2 was issued following review.
Changes to structure and content
 Decrease in credit value from 46 to 40.
 Removal of compulsory section from qualification.
 Transfer of standards 18568, 18569, 18570, and 18573 from Compulsory to new
Elective 1.
 Transfer of standards 18571, 18572, 18574, and 18575 from Elective to new
Elective 2.
 Addition of domains to new Elective 2.
People currently working towards version 1 of this qualification may complete that version
or transfer their results to version 2.
Both versions of this qualification will be recognised by the New Zealand Industry Training
Organisation.
It is not intended that anyone is disadvantaged by this review, and the above
arrangements have been designed for a smooth transition. However, anyone who feels
they have been disadvantaged may appeal to the standard setting body.
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the Qualifications Authority website.
Any person or organisation may contribute to the review of this qualification by sending
feedback to the standard setting body at the above address.
The review of this qualification is planned to take place in 2010.
Other standard setting bodies whose standards are included in the
qualification
NZQA
Certification
The certificate will display the logos of the Qualifications Authority and the New Zealand
Industry Training Organisation.
Classification
This qualification is classified according to the NQF classification system and the
New Zealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED) system as specified below.
DAS Classification
Code
Description
1675
Manufacturing/Meat
Primary Industry Training Organisation
SSB Code 101558
NZSCED
Code
Description
030199 Engineering and Related
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Engineering and Technology/
Manufacturing Engineering and
Technology not elsewhere
classified
Quality Management Systems
Providers and Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by a recognised Quality Assurance Body
before they can register credits from assessment against standards. Accredited providers and Industry
Training Organisations assessing against standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to
those standards. Accreditation requirements and the moderation system are outlined in the associated
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) for each standard.
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