Qualification details
Title
New Zealand Certificate in Competitive Systems and Practices (Level 4)
Version
1
Qualification type
Certificate
Level
4
Credits
70
NZSCED
030199
Engineering and Related Technologies > Manufacturing,
Engineering and Technology > Manufacturing Engineering and
Technology not elsewhere classified
Qualification developer
Competenz
Next review
December 2020
Approval date
October 2015
Strategic purpose statement
The purpose of this qualification is to provide New Zealand
business entities implementing a competitive systems and
practices strategy with people who have the skills and knowledge
to lead activities and facilitate the associated change in culture.
This qualification is designed for team leaders who will be taking
a lead role in the implementation of competitive systems and
practices within their organisation.
The term ‘competitive systems and practices’ describes a large
range of systems and practice concepts and approaches leading
to improved performance in organisations. It uses a systematic
approach to produce high quality goods and/or services, for the
least cost with the least waste, across multiple sectors.
Outcome Statement
Graduate profile
Education pathway
Qualification Reference 2999
© New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2015
Graduates will be able to:
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Document a value chain to identify opportunities for
improvements in the workplace
-
Apply the appropriate competitive systems and practices to
improve processes in the workplace
-
Implement and monitor processes to ensure workplace
improvements are sustained
-
Facilitate the change in culture associated with implementing
the competitive systems and practices strategy in the
workplace
This qualification builds on the New Zealand Certificate in
Competitive Systems and Practices (Level 3) [Ref: 2998].
It can lead to the New Zealand Diploma in Competitive Systems
and Practices (Level 5) [Ref: 3000].
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Employment pathway
Graduates will be equipped, within their existing role, to lead
activities and support the change in culture associated with
implementing competitive systems and practices strategies in an
organisation.
Qualification specifications
Qualification award
This qualification can be awarded by an organisation which has
an approved programme of study or industry training programme
leading to the qualification.
Evidence requirements for
assuring consistency
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
Minimum standard of
achievement and standards for
grade endorsements
Achieved
Other requirements for the
qualification (including regulatory
body or legislative requirements)
General conditions for the programme leading to the qualification
General conditions for
programme
This qualification will typically be achieved in a workplace.
Conditions relating to the Graduate profile
Qualification outcomes
1
Conditions
Document a value chain to identify
opportunities for improvements in the
workplace
Credits 10
2
Apply the appropriate competitive
systems and practices to improve
processes in the workplace
Credits 35
Qualification Reference 2999
© New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2015
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3
Implement and monitor processes to
ensure workplace improvements are
sustained
Credits 10
4
Facilitate the change in culture
associated with implementing the
competitive systems and practices in
the workplace
Credits 15
Transition information
Replacement information
This qualification replaced the National Certificate in Competitive
Manufacturing (Level 4) with an optional strand in Facilitation
[Ref: 1216].
The last date for entry into the replaced qualification is 31 December 2017. The last date for assessment
against the replaced qualification is 31 December 2019.
Qualification Reference 2999
© New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2015
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