Qualifications

We continuously review and enhance our suite of nationally recognised qualifications to ensure they keep up with business demands. Our suite of qualifications include industry specific technical qualifications, plus a range of non-technical qualifications designed for the various roles that companies require.

So, whether you are a technician, an administrator, a team leader or a stores person, we have a range of qualifications to suit.

See below for a break down of all our qualifications and links to the actual qualification documents on the NZQA website.

For more detailed information on plastics, paint, glass and pharmaceutical programmes please go to their individual qualification pages.

Training Map
PaMPITO has developed a training map to assist employees in their career planning. It shows the programmes and qualifications you need to study to be able to undertake certain jobs. The starting point is in the centre of the map with the development of foundation skills. Safety skills are also at the heart of training. Once these skill sets are in place, employees can move out from the lower levels and select the disciplines they wish to follow. View PaMPITO's Training Map here.

Click here for a full list of 2012 qualfications available through PaMPITO.

See below for a breakdown of all our qualificationsand links to the actual qualifications documents on the NZQA website.

Technical and production

Plastics manufacturing

Programme	Level	For	Further information
National Certificated in Plastics Processing Technology (Production)	1-3	Production Operators, Packers, Assembly Workers	Details
National Certificate in Plastics Processing Technology (Technical)	2-4	Technicians, Die Setters, Machine Setters	Details
Plastics Fabrication Programmes	1-3	Plastics Fabrication Workers	Contact your TSM for more details.
Plastics Processing Technology Apprenticeship	2-4	Technicians, Die Setters, Machine Setters	Details
Plastics Tool Maintenance Apprenticeship	2-4	Tool Makers , Plastics Engineers	Details
National Certificate in Plastics Materials	5	Product Designers, Technologists, Technical Managers	Details
National Diploma in Plastics Processing Technology	5	Technical Managers	Details

Paint manufacturing

Programme	Level	For	Further information
Natonal Certificate in Paint Manufacturing	2-3	Paint Production Operators, Paint Blenders, Mixers	Details

Glass Container Manufacturing

Programme	Level	For	Further information
National Certificates in Glass Container Manufacturing	1-4	Glass Production Operators, Technicians	Details
Apprenticeship in Glass Container Manufacturing	2-4	Technicians and Engineers	Details

Management Programmes

Programme	Level	For	Further information
National Certificates in Business – First Line Management	3 &4	Team Leaders, Supervisors	Details
National Diploma in Business	5	Department Managers, All Managers	Details
National Certificate in Project Management	4	Team Leaders, Project Managers, Department Managers	Contact your TSM for more details
National Diploma in Project Management	5	Project Managers, Operations Managers, Production Managers	Details

Warehousing & Distribution Programmes

Programme	Level	For	Further information
National Certificates in Distribution	2&3	All warehousing staff	Details
National Certificate in Distribution	4	Warehousing Manager, Team Leaders, Supervisors	Details
Distribution Apprenticeship	4	Warehousing Manager, Team Leaders, Supervisors	Details

Quality Management Programmes

Programme	Level	For	Further information
Principles of Quality Management		QA, QC, all staff involved in Quality Management	Contact your TSM for more details
National Certificate in Quality Management	4	Leaders in Quality Management	Details

Training & Assessing Programmes

Programme	Level	For	Further information
Workplace Assessors Programme (Unit Standard 4098)	4	Workplace Assessors, Verifiers	Contact your TSM for more details
National Certificate in Adult Education	4	Trainers, Assessors, Coaches, Mentors	Details

Health & Safety Programmes

Programme	Level	For	Further information
How SAFE Are We?	1	All staff	Details
How SAFE Are We?	3	All staff, Health and Safety Reps	Contact your TSM for more details
How SAFE Are We?	4	Health and Safety Reps, H&S Managers	Contact your TSM for more details

Competitive Manufacturing Programmes

Programme	Level	For	Further information
How LEAN Are We?	2 &3	All staff in LEAN operations	Contact your TSM for more details
National Certificate in Competitive Manufacturing	2 & 3	All Production staff	Details
National Certificate in Competitive Manufacturing	4	Team Leaders	Details
National Diploma in Competitive Manufacturing	5	Production Managers, Operations Managers	Details

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Setting

Programme	Level	For	Further information
Principles of GMP programme	2	All staff who work in GMP settings	Contact your TSM for more details
GMP Documentation & Training programme	3	Leaders in GMP operations	Contact your TSM for more details

Management Programmes

National Certificates in Business – First Line Management

Levels 3 & 4

Who should do this programme?	People who are first line managers (team leaders, supervisors, or charge hands) or who aspire to undertake these roles, will find this programme highly beneficial. People in these roles are likely to be responsible for managing people, resources, or workplace operations.
What you will learn	The level 3 programme covers the essential oral communication skills required to manage others. You will also explore quality management concepts and some basic business administration skills. The level 4 programme develops these skills further and expands on building relationship management skills to include managing staff performance, understanding business information systems and organisational principles.
How to achieve this programme	A range of providers offer these programmes in different formats, usually off-job. PaMPITO will assist you to select the most suitable option that meets your needs. Typically each level takes approximately 9 - 12 months to complete.

National Diploma in Business Level 5

Who should do this programme?	People who seek management and leadership responsibilities, particularly for a large team or a business unit would gain the management and leadership skills required for these roles.
What you will learn	You will learn a range of business management skills, through a series of modules on leadership, teams, HR management, quality management, health and safety management, business management, business reporting, workplace training and business organisation.
How to achieve this programme	The modules are a day each and are sequenced over a two-year period. Several providers offer this programme and PaMPITO can assist you to customise it to your specific needs

National Certificate in Project Management Level 4

Who should do this programme?	Anyone who is part of a project team would learn to apply a range of project management techniques and skills to ensure all aspects of a project are managed appropriately.
What you will learn	You will complete a series of modules that cover determining the scope of a project with techniques to ensure time, costs, quality, risks, procurement and resources are managed to achieve a successful project.
How to achieve this programme	Approximately eight one-day modules are held over a 12 - 18 month period. You will be required to undertake a workplace project as your assignment

National Diploma in Project Management Level 5

Who should do this programme?	Project managers and people who seek responsibility for managing projects and overseeing others in a project team would benefit from this programme.
What you will learn	his programme builds on the skills developed in the National Certificate in Project Management level 4 to expand your ability to take responsibility and oversee projects.
How to achieve this programme	A series of 12 one-day modules are held over a two-year period. One-on-one coaching is also included. You will be are required to manage multiple projects during this time.

Warehousing and Distribution Programmes

National Certificate in Distribution Level 2

Who should do this programme?	People who work in or who intend working in a distribution facility would benefit from undertaking this programme. It is for people who either have some experience or who are new to this environment.
What you will learn	You will cover the skills required for the safe processing and handling of goods and for the control and distribution of stock, as well as a range of interpersonal communication skills.
How to achieve this programme	This programme can be achieved through on-job training components combined with supported on-site learning with a provider. Where relevant, the programme recognises current competence. The provider will hold workshop sessions over a 6 - 9 month duration at times that suit (including night shift hours). Each session may last approximately 1½ hours.

National Certificate in Distribution Level 3

Who should do this programme?	People who have gained some experience in a distribution facility and who seek additional responsibilities within this environment would benefit from undertaking this programme.
What you will learn	You will cover the skills required to direct others, problem solve, record and monitor movement of stock and maintain quality of stock.
How to achieve this programme	This programme can be achieved through on-job training components combined with supported on-site learning with a provider. Where relevant, the programme recognises current competence. The provider will hold workshop sessions over a 6 - 9 month duration at times that suit (including night shift hours). Each session may last approximately 1½ hours.

National Certificate in Distribution Level 4

Who should do this programme?	People who are in or who seek management roles in a distribution facility such as a Logistics Manager would benefit from undertaking this programme.
What you will learn	You will cover the skills required to plan, organise and manage people and operations inside a distribution facility. It will assist you to establish and maintain robust systems.
How to achieve this programme	This programme can be achieved through a mix of short courses and on-job training components combined with supported on-site learning with a provider, if required. Where relevant, the programme recognises participants’ current competence. Typically the programme takes 9 - 12 months to complete.

Quality Management Programmes

Principles of Quality Management Programme Level 3

Who should do this programme?	Anyone who is involved in producing products that must conform to quality standards should undertake this programme. People in production roles and quality specific roles would particularly benefit from this programme
What you will learn	You will learn about quality management principles, processes and tools that are often used to ensure quality outcomes.
How to achieve this programme	You will attend a two-day course and set up your own project to achieve quality improvements in your own workplace. This programme takes approximately 4 - 6 months to complete.

National Certificate in Quality Management Level 4

Who should do this programme?	People who have undertaken the Principles of Quality Management programme may wish to expand their knowledge of quality management systems by undertaking this programme. It is intended for Quality Managers, Team Leaders and those with responsibility for quality, or who are integrating quality into their work.
What you will learn	You will build on the skills learned in the Principles of Quality Management programme and cover team work, supply chain relationships, auditing, quality management tools and data collection and analysis.
How to achieve this programme	Participants should undertake the Principles of Quality Management Programme first, and then undertake a further quality management course followed by workplace assignments. This programme takes approximately 9 - 12 months to complete.

Training and Assessing Programmes

Workplace Assessors Programme (Unit Standard 4098)

Who should do this programme?	People seeking to become a PaMPITO Workplace Assessor and assess candidates against unit standards should undertake this programme.
What you will learn	You will learn the methodology and terminology associated with assessing NZQA assessment standards. You will also learn about the specific assessment practices PaMPITO has adopted for a range of scenarios, such as recognition of current competence, and you will learn about the moderation processes required of assessors.
How to achieve this programme	This programme comprises of a one-day course followed by an assessment assignment. As a PaMPITO assessor you will also be required to undertake moderation activities and will be invited to access further professional development opportunities through the Workplace Training Network.

National Certificate in Adult Education Level 4

Who should do this programme?	People who are already in assessor or trainer roles or who aspire to undertake such roles are encouraged to formalise their training and assessing skills by undertaking this programme.
What you will learn	You will learn about the principles of adult teaching and learning and how to cater for a range of cultural and other needs in order to establish a positive learning environment.
How to achieve this programme	This programme comprises of two courses delivered at intervals, each being followed by on-job training and assessing assignments. Typically it takes participants 6 - 9 months to complete the training assignments.

Competitive Manufacturing Programmes

National Certificates in Competitive Manufacturing (Introductory and Technical) Levels 2 & 3

Who should do this programme?	Any employee who is new to competitive manufacturing would benefit from undertaking the introductory strand (L2) of this programme. Those in more technical roles should undertake the technical strand (L3). Both strands cover the skills and knowledge required to achieve efficient and effective systems.
What you will learn	You will learn a range of recognised techniques that enable companies to increase their productivity. Areas such as reducing waste, improving quality, 5S and root cause analysis will be developed.
How to achieve this programme	The programme takes place on-job and requires teams to work together to achieve sustainable improvements in their work area. An on-site facilitator/coach supports the team to develop and apply their skills to their work. Typically a range of employees participate in the programme, each undertaking different levels of the programme, depending on their role in the organisation. On average the programme takes 12 - 15 months to complete.

National Certificate in Competitive Manufacturing Level 4

Who should do this programme?	Team leaders, supervisors and those responsible for facilitating teams to undertake an improvement project would undertake the level 4 programme.
What you will learn	You will develop the facilitation and training skills required to lead and build your team’s ability to sustain improvements in their work practices.
How to achieve this programme	As described above, the programme takes place on-job. Participants undertaking the level 4 programme may be required to attend some additional coaching and workshop sessions to develop their own facilitation skills. Competitive Manufacturing programmes take on average 12 - 15 months to complete.

National Diploma in Competitive Manufacturing Level 5

Who should do this programme?	Business Managers, Operations Managers and those who are required to act as change agents to implement a competitive manufacturing strategy in an organisation would benefit from undertaking this programme.
What you will learn	You will develop the skills and knowledge to analyse a value stream, develop a balanced scorecard approach to measuring outcomes and lead a competitive manufacturing strategy in your organisation.
How to achieve this programme	The programme consists of a mix of on-job workplace assignments with some off job workshops run by a provider. Typically the programme takes 18 – 24 months to complete.

Recognition Programmes

PaMPITO’s How Are We DOING? suite of programmes are specifically designed
to assess how your company and your employees are doing against core skills
standards.

In our How Are We DOING? programmes you’ll find two core programmes that cover:

Health and safety skills
Lean manufacturing skills.

These programmes assess skills that we believe are fundamental to successful manufacturing operations. Both of these programmes use nationally recognised
qualifications as benchmarks for assessing employees’ skills and competencies. They identify what employees already know and do in relation to these benchmarks
and where they might need more training. By identifying the skills they already have you can assess what further action might be required.

How SAFE Are We?

Health and safety is of paramount importance in manufacturing sectors. That’s why we believe every employee should participate in the How SAFE Are We? programme. There are three levels to choose from, which align to nationally recognised qualifications:

Qualification	Designed for
National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (Workplace Safety) Level 1	All employees, no matter what their role isThe National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.
The National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (Workplace Safety) Level 3	Employees in supervisory roles, health & safety reps or people with additional responsibilities for health and safety
The National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (Coordination) Level 4	Employees in a leadership role who have overall responsibility for co ordinating and managing health and safety initiatives

The programme identifies what employees already know and do in relation to these benchmarks and where they might need more training. It also provides structure to companies’ existing health and safety practices and a strong framework upon which to build a robust health and safety system.

This programme is free of charge. A small administration fee is applied to cover NZQA fees.

How LEAN Are We?

How LEAN Are We? is for companies that have already implemented some lean principles in their business. The programme tells you how well you’re doing and how well your employees have understood lean concepts.

Using internationally recognised competitive manufacturing qualifications as benchmarks, the How LEAN Are We? programme evaluates how successful your lean initiatives have been in relation to the standards incorporated in the qualifications. It ensures your employees have a good grasp of the theories that sit behind the practices that you may have implemented.

Throughout the How LEAN Are We? programme we will assist your employees to compile a portfolio of evidence to show their involvement in lean initiatives. This evidence will be used to demonstrate their competence against a national qualification in competitive manufacturing and reinforce the skills they have.

Qualification	Designed for
National Certificate in Competitive Manufacturing (Introductory Strand) Level 2	Everyone
National Certificate in Competitive Manufacturing (Technical Strand) Level 3	Technical operators

Benefits of the How LEAN Are We? programme include:

Reinforcement of the skills and knowledge gained from your lean initiatives
Confidence that your employees really understand why they’ve adopted lean practices
The ability to sustain your lean initiative over the longer term
Recognition for your employees for the skills and knowledge they have individually gained
Identification of further lean activities that would benefit your company.

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Garth Ludick

Apprenticeship Graduate