QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Title
New Zealand Diploma in Print Industry Management (Level 5)
Version
1
Qualification type
Diploma
Level
5
Credits
120
NZSCED
030103 Engineering and Related Technologies > Manufacturing,
Engineering and Technology > Printing
Qualification developer
Competenz
Next review
December 2020
Approval date
March 2016
Strategic purpose statement
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the Printing
Industry with individuals who have the knowledge and skills to
manage a facet or multiple facets of a Print organisation.
Graduates will benefit by having a qualification which recognises
their Print Industry management skills and knowledge, and
enables improved job performance in an autonomous or
business unit management capacity.
Outcome Statement
Graduate profile
Graduates are able to:
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Manage staff and/or or business processes to support
sustainability and/or growth of a Print organisation.
-
Research and report on Print industry production new
and emerging processes and technology.
-
Apply knowledge of Print Industry technology and
emerging processes and principles to contribute to
continuous business improvement within a Print
organisation.
-
Apply critical problem solving skills when making
decisions in a Print organisation.
-
Apply a range of interpersonal and communication
skills by working independently with customers or
within teams of diverse people within a Print
organisation.
Education pathway
This qualification may build on the New Zealand Certificate in
Print (Level 4) with strands in Digital Printing, Direct Marketing
Production, Offset Printing, Reel Fed Printing and Screen
Printing [Ref: 3198] or relevant print industry experience.
Graduates may progress to higher level management
qualifications.
Employment pathway
Graduates will have the skills and knowledge to make a
professional contribution to the Print Industry across a range of
roles such as manager, supervisor, team leader, business
owner.
Qualification specifications
Qualification award
3200
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This qualification can be awarded by an organisation which has an
approved programme of study or industry training programme
leading to the qualification.
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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.
Evidence requirements for
assuring consistency
Evidence will include the following:
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Employer surveys to determine if graduates of the qualification
meet the graduate profile outcomes.
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Evidence of effective processes to ensure programmes
continue to meet current industry needs.
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A range of workplace evidence demonstrating that graduates
meet the graduate profile outcomes.
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Any other relevant evidence as appropriate.
Minimum standard of
achievement and standards for
grade endorsements
Achieved
Other requirements for the
qualification (including regulatory
body or legislative requirements)
Entry is open.
General conditions for the programme leading to the qualification
Conditions relating to Graduate profile
Qualification Outcomes
1
Conditions
Manage staff and/or or business processes to support sustainability
and/or growth of a Print organisation.
Credits 35
2
Research and report on Print industry production new and emerging
processes and technology.
Credits 25
3
Apply knowledge of Print Industry technology and emerging
processes and principles to contribute to continuous business
improvement within a Print organisation.
Credits 40
4
Apply critical problem solving skills when making decisions in a Print
organisation.
Credits 10
5
Apply a range of interpersonal and communication skills by working
independently with customers or within teams of diverse people
within a Print organisation.
Credits 10
Transition information
Replacement
information
This qualification replaced the National Diploma in Print Industry Management
(Level 5) [Ref: 1377].
Qualification Reference 3200
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People currently working towards the replaced qualification may either complete the requirements for that
qualification by 31 December 2020 or transfer their results to the replacement New Zealand qualification.
The last date for entry into programmes leading to this qualification is 31 December 2018.
The last date for assessment against this qualification is 31 December 2020.
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 3200
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