QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Qualification Title
New Zealand Certificate in Fibreboard Packaging (Level 3)
Version
1
Qualification type
Certificate
Level
3
Credits
80
NZSCED
030103 Engineering and Related Technologies > Manufacturing, Engineering
and Technology > Printing
DAS Classification
1963 Manufacturing > Fibreboard Packaging > Carton Converting
Strategic purpose
statement
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the fibreboard packaging
industry with individuals who have attained appropriate capabilities and
competencies to work in the industry in the role of an assistant operator.
It is designed for people who are employed as production support, and who
are undertaking general and specific production activities in one of the areas
of case corrugating, case converting and carton converting. These people
work alongside machine operators and assistant operators helping to
produce fibreboard packaging to meet job and customer requirements, and
have the technical knowledge and skills to operate the machine in the
absence of the operator if required.
The qualification has been developed to encourage learners to train to higher
levels in a formal programme of training, and to credential employee
capabilities.
It recognises knowledge and skills that will support: competent job
performance, the future introduction of new technologies within the sector,
and further personal up-skilling in the fibreboard packaging workplace.
This level three qualification has a pre-requisite of New Zealand Certificate in
Fibreboard Packaging (Level 2) [Ref: 1818] and provides a pathway to the
New Zealand Certificate in Fibreboard Packaging (Level 4) [Ref: 1820].
Outcome Statement
Graduate
profile
In the capacity of assistant operator in the fibreboard packaging industry
graduates are able to:

Prepare job components, and make ready, under supervision, the
machinery to produce fibreboard packaging as per customer
specifications, in one of the production areas of case corrugating, case
converting or carton converting.

Run, with limited supervision, the machinery to produce fibreboard
packaging to meet job specifications and customer requirements, in one
of the production areas of case corrugating, case converting or carton
converting.

Carry out routine and preventive maintenance, including gauges and
instruments, in the workplace, according to the maintenance schedule.

Maintain quality standards through communication with colleagues, and
undertake post production tasks to meet customer and workplace
requirements, taking some responsibility for the work of others.

Apply workplace practices required of an assistant operator in a
fibreboard packaging workplace which may include: customer service,
maintenance and production records; first aid, warehousing and forklift
skills.
Qualification Reference 1819
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Education
pathway
The New Zealand Certificate in Fibreboard Packaging (Level 2) [Ref: 1818] or
equivalent industry experience, is a prerequisite to this qualification. Holders
of this qualification may go on to complete the New Zealand Certificate in
Fibreboard Packaging (Level 4) [Ref: 1820].
Employment
pathway
Graduates will be competent Assistant Operators and may go on to become
Operators in the fibreboard packaging industry in case corrugating, case
converting or carton converting production.
Qualification
Developer
Competenz
Qualification Specification
Qualification award
This qualification is awarded by Competenz. The formal certification
document will include the NZQF logo and the logo of Competenz.
Review period
By 31 December 2017.
Evidence
requirements for
managing
consistency
All TEOs either arranging training or delivering programmes that lead to the
award of the qualification are required to participate in a consistency process
scheduled by NZQA.
This will involve reviewing evidence associated with graduate’s achievement
of outcomes, and agreeing acceptable thresholds for qualification outcome
achievement and areas for improvement.
To demonstrate how graduates are achieving the qualification graduate
profile outcomes, TEOs are required to produce their own evidence in a high
level report.
Evidence will include the following:

Employer surveys to determine if graduates of the qualification meet
the graduate profile outcomes.

Evidence of effective processes to ensure programmes continue to
meet current industry needs.

A range of workplace evidence demonstrating that graduates meet
the graduate profile outcomes.

Any other relevant evidence as appropriate.
Further information about the managing consistency process can be found on
the NZQA website.
Credit transfer and
recognition of prior
learning
arrangements
Competenz recognises prior learning achieved within both formal and
informal settings. For full details, contact Competenz, direct phone 09-539
9898, or by email to info@competenz.org.nz.
Processes may include:
- recognition for people who have worked in industry for a period of
time who have not had any formal recognition of their skills
- assisting people to upgrade previously gained qualifications
- credit for learning achieved in previously gained qualifications that
aligns with outcomes in this qualification.
TEOs delivering programmes that lead to award of this qualification may
transfer credit and recognise prior learning in accordance with their own
credit recognition policies and procedures.
Credit transfer will be automatic where assessment standards are used for
assessment within programmes of study or training leading to this
qualification.
Qualification Reference 1819
© New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2012
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Minimum standard
of achievement and
standards for grade
endorsements
(where applicable)
Achieved
Prerequisites to
meet regulatory
body or legislative
requirements
(where applicable)
New Zealand Certificate in Fibreboard Packaging (Level 2) [Ref: 1818] or
equivalent industry experience.
Other conditions
for qualification
Work may include some of the following production outputs depending on
workplace situation:
 single colour printed board
 multi colour printed board
 die cut board
 production jobs requiring two glue points
.
Conditions relating to specific outcomes
Qualification Outcomes (including indicative
credit values for each outcome)
Conditions
Mandatory or
Optional
Prepare job components, and make ready, under
supervision, the machinery to produce fibreboard
packaging as per customer specifications, in one of
the production areas of case corrugating, case
converting or carton converting.
Recommended: Assessment
may include relevant unit
standards in the Fibreboard
Packaging subfield.
Optional
standards
Recommended: Assessment
may include relevant unit
standards in the Fibreboard
Packaging subfield
Optional
standards
20 credits
Run, with limited supervision, the machinery to
produce fibreboard packaging to meet job
specifications and customer requirements, in one of
the production areas of case corrugating, case
converting or carton converting.
25 credits
Carry out routine and preventive maintenance,
including gauges and instruments, according to the
maintenance schedule.
10 credits
Maintain quality standards through communication
with colleagues, and undertake post production
tasks to meet customer and workplace
requirements, taking some responsibility for the
work of others.
10 credits
Apply workplace practices required of an assistant
operator in a fibreboard packaging workplace which
may include: customer service, maintenance and
production records; first aid, warehousing and forklift
skills.
15 credits
Qualification Reference 1819
© New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2012
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Transition information
Replacement
information
This qualification replaced the following qualifications:


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National Certificate in Fibreboard Packaging (Carton Converting: Straight Line
Folder Gluer) (Level 3) [Ref: 0054];
National Certificate in Corrugated Case Converting (Level 3) with strands in
Flexo Folder Gluer, Rotary Die Cutter Printer, Specialty Gluer, and Flat Bed
Die Cutter [Ref: 1202];
National Certificate in Printing (Production Support: Cut and Crease Printed
Substrates (Level 3) (Ref: 0614];
National Certificate in Fibreboard Manufacture (Level 3) [Ref: 1203].
The last date for award of the replaced qualification National Certificate in Fibreboard Manufacture (Level 3)
[Ref: 1203] is 31 December 2015. No further enrolments in this qualification will be accepted after December
2012.
The remaining replaced qualifications last date for award is 31 December 2018 and last date of enrolment 31
December 2016.
People currently enrolled in programmes leading to the expiring qualifications may either complete that
qualification or transfer to the new qualification under the guidance of the Competenz.
Republication information
Version 1 of this qualification was republished in April 2015 to update the Evidence requirements for
managing consistency.
Version 1 of this qualification was republished in November 2015 to extend the last date of enrolment into
programmes leading to the replaced qualifications from 31 December 2013 to 31 December 2016 and the last
date for assessment extended from 31 December 2015 to 31 December 2018. This extension applies to all
replaced qualifications apart from the National Certificate in Fibreboard Manufacture (Level 3).
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