NZQA registered unit standard
7123 version 6
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Title
Apply a problem solving method to a problem
Level
2
Credits
2
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: define a
problem; choose a problem solving method for an identified
problem; and apply the problem solving method and describe
the outcome.
Classification
Core Generic > Self-Management
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Definitions
IDEAL refers to Bransford's IDEAL model for problem solving (Identify, Define,
Explore, Act, Look back and evaluate).
Edward de Bono’s 6 hats also known as ‘Six Thinking Hats’ represent thinking
processes which help important decisions to be looked at from a number of different
perspectives.
2
The problem needs to have sufficient substance for a problem solving method to be
applied.
3
Assessment must be on the basis of individual performance in either a solo or group
activity.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Define a problem.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The problem is defined in terms of type of problem, parties involved, effects and
ownership.
Outcome 2
Choose a problem solving method for an identified problem.
Range
methods may include but are not limited to – brainstorming, IDEAL, pros/cons,
Edward de Bono’s 6 hats.
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SSB Code 130301
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NZQA registered unit standard
7123 version 6
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Evidence requirements
2.1
A problem solving method is described in terms of process steps.
2.2
A problem solving method is selected and explained in terms of its suitability for
solving the identified problem.
Outcome 3
Apply the problem solving method and describe the outcome.
Evidence requirements
3.1
The chosen method is applied to the identified problem.
3.2
Results of applying the method to the problem are described in terms of the
outcome achieved and conclusions regarding further action.
Planned review date
31 December 2018
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
22 May 1996
31 December 2014
Revision
2
27 March 1998
31 December 2014
Review
3
26 September 2001
31 December 2014
Review
4
16 July 2010
31 December 2015
Review
5
17 July 2014
N/A
Rollover
6
18 June 2015
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0023
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA,
before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses
of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
NZQA National Qualifications Services
SSB Code 130301
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
7123 version 6
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Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact NZQA National Qualifications Services nqs@nzqa.govt.nz if you wish to
suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
NZQA National Qualifications Services
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 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016