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National Certificate in Seafood Māori (Iwi Asset Management) (Level 4)

Level

/ 4

Credits

/ 50

Purpose

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

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Elective 1

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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 / Credit
20935 / 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 / Domain
Agriculture, 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

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Version

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Date

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Last Date for Assessment

Registration / 1 / February 2009 / N/A

Standard 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 / 2014

Certification

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 / NZSCED
Code / 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 Organisation
SSB Code 101558 / New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018