National Certificate in Seafood Māori (Iwi Asset Management) (Level 4)
Level
/ 4Credits
/ 50Purpose
This qualification is designed to recognise knowledge and skills required by representatives/trustees of Mandated Iwi Organisations and Directors and staff of Asset Holding Companies who are responsible for the management of their fisheries assets. This qualification is intended for people who are already in positions of responsibility within the industry.
The qualification consists of a compulsory section and two elective sections. The compulsory section relates to the specific knowledge on the Quota Management System, generic skills and knowledge on the overview of the Seafood Industry and the process of allocating and transferring Annual Catch Entitlement. Elective one allows the candidates the flexibility to choose standards from within the Seafood Māori domain that complement their role. Elective two provides candidates the flexibility to choose standards from anywhere on the NQF to complement their skills and knowledge.
Special Notes
Iwi Asset Management refers to management of iwi managing fisheries assets which comprises of quota, cash and shares in Aotearoa Fisheries Limited. This qualification will enable those members to acquire necessary knowledge and skills to manage these assets on behalf of iwi.
CreditRange
Compulsory
/Elective 1
/Elective 2
Level 2credits
/ 5 / - / -Level 3 credits / 5 / - / -
Level 4 credits / 5 / 20 / 15
Minimum totals / 15 / 20 / 15
Minimum qualification total / 50
Requirements for Award of Qualification
Award of NQF Qualifications
Credit gained for a standard may be used only once to meet the requirements of this qualification.
Unit standards and achievement standards that are equivalent in outcome are mutually exclusive for the purpose of award. The table of mutually exclusive standards is provided in section 7 of the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) Rules and Procedures publications available at
Reviewed standards that continue to recognise the same overall outcome are registered as new versions and retain their identification number (ID). Any version of a standard with the same ID may be used to meet qualification requirements that list the ID and/or that specify the past or current classification of the standard.
Summary of Requirements
- Compulsory Standards
- Elective 1 – a minimum of 20 credits as specified
- Elective 2 – a minimum of 15 credits as specified
Detailed Requirements
Compulsory
The following standards are required
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Seafood > Seafood Generic
Id / Title / Level / Credit20935 / Describe the Quota Management System in New Zealand / 2 / 5
23651 / Provide an overview of the New Zealand Seafood Industry / 4 / 5
23836 / Describe the process of allocating and transferring Annual Catch Entitlement / 3 / 5
Elective 1
A minimum of 20 credits at Level 4
Field / Subfield / DomainAgriculture, Forestry and Fisheries / Seafood / Any
Māori / Seafood Māori / Any
Elective 2
A minimum of 15 credits at Level 4 or above from anywhere on the NQF.
NQF Registration Information
Process
/Version
/Date
/Last Date for Assessment
Registration / 1 / February 2009 / N/AStandard Setting Body
Primary Industry Training Organisation
PO Box 10383
The Terrace
Wellington 6143
Telephone04 801 9616
Facsimile04 801 9626
Website
Planned Review
Any person or organisation may contribute to the review of this qualification by sending feedback to the standard setting body at the above address.
Next Review / 2014Certification
The certificate will display the logos of NZQA, the Primary Industry Training Organisation and the accredited organisation.
Classification
This qualification is classified according to the NQF classification system and the NewZealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED) system as specified below.
NQF Classification / NZSCEDCode / Description / Code / Description
394 / Māori > Seafood Māori / 050702 / Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies > Fisheries Studies > Seafood Harvesting (Fishing)
Quality Management Systems
Providers and Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by a recognised Quality Assurance Body before they can register credits from assessment against standards. Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards. Accreditation requirements and the moderation system are outlined in the associated Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) for each standard.
Primary Industry Training OrganisationSSB Code 101558 / New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018