We invite your feedback on the revised suite of the professionally aligned IT qualifications. Included below are a summary of changes, draft qualification documents (clean and tracked versions), and a programme guidance sample.
These draft versions reflect the work of an advisory group and writing groups composed of subject matter experts. These groups met regularly to review and recommend changes to the suite. The drafts also incorporate feedback from tertiary providers delivering IT programmes.
The review process was guided by insights from the Toi Whanui Workforce Development Plan (WDP), published by Toi Mai in May 2024. This plan captured extensive engagement across the digital technologies sector and highlighted key workforce trends, skills needs and future directions.
To ensure alignment with global standards, the revised qualifications and, more specifically, the programme guidance reference the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA), supporting consistent, industry-recognised language and outcomes.
Keep reading for a summary of changes to this suite of qualifications. Please refer to the resources section further below for the documentation (both clean and with tracked changes).
2594 NZ Certificate in Information Technology Essentials
(NEW) NZ Diploma in Information Technology with strands in Infrastructure and Technical Support, Software Development, and Applied Digital Technologies to replace: 2596 NZ Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support; 2597 NZ Diploma in Information Systems; and 2598 NZ Diploma in Web Development and Design
2595 NZ Certificate in Information Technology
4129 NZ Diploma in IT Infrastructure with strands
2604 NZ Diploma in Software Development
2599 NZ Certificate in Information Technology Practitioner with strands
3837 NZ Diploma in Cybersecurity
4663 NZ Certificate in Applied Software Development
2603 NZ Diploma in Information Systems with strands
3849 NZ Diploma in Software Testing
4132 NZ Certificate in Computing (Foundation User) Level 2
2592 NZ Certificate in Computing (Intermediate User) Level 3
2593 NZ Certificate in Computing (Advanced User) Level 4
The review of these qualifications continues with another working group hui to be held next month. For more information, contact [email protected]
Please download the draft documents below, including draft qualification documents (clean and with tracked changes) and Programme Guidance.
Send any feedback to these qualifications or any questions you have to us at [email protected]. Consultation closes 5pm Friday 29 August.