Qualification details
Title
New Zealand Diploma in Leather Processing (Technology) (Level 5)
Version
1
Qualification type
Diploma
Level
5
Credits
120
NZSCED
030199 - Engineering and Related Technologies >
Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology > Manufacturing,
Engineering and Technology not classified elsewhere
Qualification developer
Primary ITO
Next review
December 2018
Approval date
April 2015
Strategic purpose statement
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the leather
processing sector with competent employees, who are able to
work as technical specialists in management roles, in a leather
processing operation.
The learner will benefit by having the skills and knowledge to
become technical specialists in a leather processing operation.
The leather processing sector will benefit by having a
qualification that establishes standards of competent
performance for advanced leather processing operations that can
provide domestic and international markets with confidence in a
quality range of leather products.
Graduates will be capable of working in managerial positions.
Outcome Statement
Graduate profile
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
 manage plant operations to coordinate compliance for
product quality, health and safety and environmental
practices in a leather processing operation

monitor waste treatment processes for a leather processing
operation

analyse testing procedures and measurements for
processing leather products

analyse and evaluate pre and post tannage procedures and
leather finishing procedures for processing leather products.
Education pathway
This qualification can lead on from the New Zealand Certificate in
Fellmongery and Leather Processing (Level 4) [Ref: 2492] and
on to further study at a higher level in this area.
Employment pathway
This qualification can lead to employment as a technical
specialist in a leather processing operation.
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Qualification specifications
Qualification award
This qualification may be awarded by the Primary ITO as the
qualification developer and the industry training organisation
arranging training leading to the qualification under section 5 of
the Industry Training Act 1992.
This qualification may also be awarded by an education
organisation accredited under section 250 of the Education Act
1989 to deliver an approved programme leading to this
qualification.
The formal document certifying the award of this qualification will
display the NZQF logo and may also include the name and/or
logo of the awarding education organisation.
Evidence requirements for
assuring consistency
All education organisations offering programmes leading to the
qualification must engage with arrangements for managing
consistency, including covering actual and reasonable related
costs.
Each education organisation is responsible for deciding what
specific evidence it will provide to demonstrate how well its
graduates meet the graduate profile outcomes of the
qualification.
Evidence of the following must be provided:
 student feedback on course delivery and qualification
achievement, their perception of the value of the training, and
suggestions for improvements

feedback from employers on the level of skills, knowledge
and behaviour demonstrated by graduates of the qualification

evidence of effective internal quality assurance systems

portfolios of work and/or assessment samples demonstrating
the range of student performance within a programme

other relevant evidence that supports the consistency review.
Minimum standard of
achievement and standards for
grade endorsements
The minimum standard of achievement required for award of the
qualification will be the achievement of all graduate outcomes in
the graduate profile through successful completion of an NZQA
approved programme.
Other requirements for the
qualification (including regulatory
body or legislative requirements)
All tasks are to be carried out in accordance with the Health and
Safety in Employment (HSE) Act 1992, the Animal Products Act
1999, and company quality, environmental and hygiene
requirements.
General conditions for the programme leading to the qualification
General conditions for
programme
Qualification Reference 2494
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It is recommended candidates hold the New Zealand Certificate
in Fellmongery and Leather Processing (Level 4) [Ref: 2492] or
demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.
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Conditions relating to the Graduate profile
Qualification outcomes
1
Conditions
Manage plant operations to
coordinate compliance for
product quality, health and
safety and environmental
practices in a leather
processing operation
(35 credits)
2
Monitor waste treatment
processes for a leather
processing operation
(5 credits)
3
Analyse testing procedures
and measurements for
processing leather products
(20 credits)
4
Analyse and evaluate pre and
post tannage procedures and
leather finishing procedures for
processing leather products
(60 credits)
Transition information
Replacement information
This qualification replaced the National Certificate in Leather
Manufacture Technology (Advanced) (Level 4) available with
Merit [Ref: 0420].
Learners currently enrolled in programmes leading to the replaced qualification may either complete the
requirements as specified below, or transfer their results to this replacement qualification.
The last date for entry into programmes leading to the replaced qualification is 31 December 2016. The
last date for award of the replaced qualification is 31 December 2018.
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,
PO Box 10383, The Terrace, Wellington 6143. Email standards@primaryito.ac.nz.
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