Qualification details Title New Zealand Certificate in Manufacturing (Level 2) Version 1 Qualification type Certificate Level 2 Credits 40 NZSCED 030199 Engineering and Related Technologies>Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology DAS classification 78 Manufacturing Qualification developer Competenz Next review December 2020 Approval date March 2015 Strategic purpose statement The purpose of this qualification is to provide the manufacturing sector with people who have foundation skills and knowledge to work in entry level operational, or non operational roles in the manufacturing sector. Graduates will be able to complete tasks at entry level, and will have the skills and knowledge to meet workplace safety requirements. This is an entry level qualification, designed for people already working in the industry or people wishing to enter the industry in an entry level role. Outcome Statement Graduate profile Graduates of this qualification will be able to: - Apply an awareness of workplace processes and practices to effectively participate in a manufacturing operation - Meet basic health and safety workplace requirements relevant to an entry level role in manufacturing - Follow instructions and carry out entry level tasks in a manufacturing operation Education pathway This qualification can lead to the New Zealand Certificate in Manufacturing (Level 3) with an optional strand in Productivity Improvement [Ref: 2730]. Employment pathway Graduates of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge to work in an entry level operational or non operational role in a manufacturing plant. 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. The certificate will display the logo of the NZQF and may display Qualification Reference 2729 © New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2015 Page 1 of 3 the name and/or logo of the awarding body. Evidence requirements for assuring 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 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 on the consistency process can be found on the NZQA website. Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning arrangements Organisations seeking approval to award the qualification are expected to have Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment processes in place. Credit transfer will be automatic where assessment standards are used for assessment within programmes of study or training leading to this qualification. Minimum standard of achievement and standards for grade endorsements Achievement of all outcomes. There are no grade endorsements for this qualification. Entry requirements (including prerequisites to meet regulatory body or legislative requirements) Qualification conditions Overarching conditions relating to the qualification Conditions for programme This qualification will typically be achieved in a workplace structure environment. Conditions for programme context Other conditions Qualification Reference 2729 © New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2015 Page 2 of 3 Specific conditions relating to the Graduate profile Qualification outcomes Conditions 1 Mandatory or Optional Apply an awareness of workplace processes and practices to effectively participate in a manufacturing operation 15 credits 2 Meet basic health and safety workplace requirements relevant to an entry level role in manufacturing 5 credits 3 Follow instructions and carry out entry level tasks in a manufacturing operation 20 credits Transition information Replacement information This qualification replaces the National Certificate in Manufacturing (Core Skills) (Level 2) [Ref: 1581], and the National Certificate in Manufacturing (Metal and Related Products) (Level 2) [Ref: 1386]. The last date for entry into the replaced qualifications is 31 December 2016. The last date for assessment against the replaced qualification is 31 December 2018. It is anticipated that no existing candidates will be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. However, anyone who feels that they have been disadvantaged may appeal to Competenz at the address below. Appeals will be considered on a case by case basis. Competenz, PO Box 9005, Newmarket, Auckland 1149. Qualification Reference 2729 © New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2015 Page 3 of 3