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National Certificate in Travel (Level 4) [Ref: 0113] – Version 8 about to be Republished

Version 8 of the abovementioned qualification is due to be republished on the NQF on Tuesday 10 November 2009.

Why?
Currently version 8 only allows for the National Certificate in Travel (Level 3) [Ref: 0112] as a prerequisite.  Once republished it will allow for either the National Certificate in Travel (Level 3) [Ref: 0112] or the National Certificate in Travel (Level 3) with strands in Retail Travel, and Wholesale Travel [Ref: 1481] as a prerequisite.

Once republished will it look any different?
Yes.  There have been a few small changes, these include:
• the last paragraph in the ‘Purpose Statement’
• the paragraph under ‘Special Notes’ and a new heading ‘Prerequisite information’ with additional information regarding requesting award of the qualification
• a new bullet point with information under ‘Summary of Requirements’.

As a tertiary training provider will I have to do anything differently?
Yes.  Once the qualification is republished on Tuesday 10 November 2009 refer to the paragraph under ‘Special Notes’ and the new heading ‘Prerequisite information’ which has additional information regarding requesting award of the qualification.

It is important to remember that the National Certificate in Travel (Level 3) [Ref: 0112] has a prerequisite of the National Certificate in Tourism (Core Skills) (Level 3) [Ref: 0876].

 

Unit Standards Expiring in 2009

Click here to view the 15 unit standards that expire at the end of this year.  This means that if you have any trainees doing any of these 15 unit standards, then they must complete the assessment and have the credit reported BEFORE 22 December 2009.  Assessment material will no longer be available after this date.

If you have any questions, please contact The Hub at

Draft Structure of Travel Level 4 Qualification


The unit standards are currently under review and several new unit standards are being developed.  It is anticipated the unit standards will be submitted to NZQA for initial evaluation before the end of the year.  Until the unit standards are registered the qualification structure is subject to change (titles, levels and credits can change).

Click here to see a draft structure of the proposed version 9 of the National Certificate in Travel (Level 4) [Ref: 0113] qualification.

If you have any suggestions regarding what should be included in element 3 please email the Qualifications Developer, Lara Franklin on


NC in Travel (Level 4) available to providers


Thank you to all those people who contacted ATTTO with feedback on the National Certificate in Travel (Level 4) [Ref: 0113] review. 

We are pleased to announce that this feedback has lead to the decision for the National Certificate in Travel (Level 4) to remain deliverable by both workplaces and tertiary providers.

Positive outcome for Travel prerequisite requirements


ATTTO is also pleased to announce that ATTTO has been successful in negotiations with NZQA on the pre-requisite requirement that was excluding providers from coupling the new National Certificate in Travel (Level 3) with strands in Retail Travel, and Wholesale Travel [Ref: 1481] version 1 with the current National Certificate in Travel (Level 4) [Ref: 0113] version 8 qualification in 2010.

NZQA have agreed to manage the processes of reporting in such a way that it will allow these qualifications to be offered and achieved together in 2010.

ATTTO learning resources for the new National Certificate in Travel (Level 3) with strands in Retail Travel, and Wholesale Travel will be available for the commencement of the 2010 academic year.

We look forward to continuing our engagement and feedback with tertiary customers.

Unit Standard Version Numbers and the Travel Level 3 Qualifications


The National Certificate in Travel (Level 3) [Ref: 0112] version 7 is expiring, however it does not expire until 31 December 2011 which means it can still be delivered in 2010 and 2011.

When delivering the National Certificate in Travel (Level 3) [Ref: 0112] version 7 it is important to be aware of unit standard version numbers, please ensure you are assessing against the correct version.  For example, resources and assessment material might relate to version 1 of a unit standard, however because of the review of the travel unit standards it might be version 2 that now shows on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and the resources and assessment material for version 2 are not yet available as they are still under development.

Click here to view a table which will help clarify which version you should be delivering and assessing against.  If you are unsure or have any queries please contact The Hub

National Diploma in Tourism (Management) (Level 5) [Ref: 0473]


ATTTO has commenced a review of the National Diploma in Tourism (Management) (Level 5) [Ref: 0473]. 

The review will include all the Unit Standards from the Visitor Services Domain with a credit level of 5 or 6.

Units Standards:

  • 5552     Plan and establish a visitor facility
  • 5553     Formulate and establish a visitor event
  • 5554     Arrange and manage a visitor event
  • 5555     Arrange and manage a conference for visitors
  • 5556     Plan, develop, and market a visitor destination
  • 5557     Market a visitor facility
  • 5558     Market a conference or visitor event
  • 5559     Manage a visitor facility
  • 8636     Appraise and modify information technology systems for tourism applications
  • 8637     Demonstrate knowledge of the concepts of supply and demand in tourism
  • 13172   Research the requirements for establishing and operating a small to medium tourism enterprise
  • 13173   Analyse tourism systems and structures
  • 13175   Analyse the relationship between the concepts of recreation, leisure and tourism
  • 20486   Analyse the social, cultural, environmental, and community contexts of tourism enterprises
  • 20488   Analyse the current state of, and factors impacting on the future of, New Zealand tourism
  • 20675   Demonstrate knowledge of tourism destination marketing

Feedback

An Industry Advisory Group is currently being formed to review the qualification and Unit Standards.   

If you are interested in submitting feedback on the qualification or any of the Unit Standards please email

New Replacement Travel Qualification Now Registered


The review of the National Certificate in Travel (Level 3) [Ref: 0112] qualification is now complete and the replacement qualification, the National Certificate in Travel (Level 3) with strands in Retail Travel, and Wholesale Travel [Ref: 1481] has been registered by NZQA and appeared on the NQF on Tuesday 14 April 2009. Click here to view the qualification matrix table.

When changes are made to unit standards it can sometimes be difficult to keep up with exactly what has changed during the review process.  A table has been put together to provide a simplified explanation of the changes that have been made to the unit standards during the review. Click here to view the explanation table.

 

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More information

For more information about unit standards and qualification updates, contact the Hub on 04 499 6570 or email


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