National Certificate in Hospitality (Porter Services) (Level 2)

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1 NZQF NQ Ref 0558 Version 4 Page 1 of 5 National Certificate in Hospitality (Porter Services) (Level 2) Level 2 Credits 48 This qualification is expiring. The last date to meet the requirements is 31 December Purpose This qualification recognises the competence, knowledge, and skills required for working in a porter service role in a commercial accommodation environment. It is awarded to people who are able to work as a porter in a front line customer care role in an accommodation environment. The qualification covers the knowledge and skills required for interacting with customers and providing portage services, providing an information service to customers, and complying with health and safety and security procedures. The qualification also covers a range of interpersonal, personal presentation, customer care, numeracy, literacy, and teamwork skills required by workers in a commercial accommodation environment. The elective section enables candidates to select specific competencies for a porter services role in different hospitality establishments. This qualification leads on from the National Certificate in Hospitality (Entry Skills) [Ref: 1257] and onto the National Certificate in Hospitality (Front Office) (Level 3) with an optional strand in Hotel Systems [Ref: 0557]. Replacement Information This qualification and the National Certificate in Hospitality (Accommodation Services) (Level 2) with an optional strand in Motel Housekeeping [Ref: 0551] have been replaced by the National Certificate in Hospitality (Level 2) with strands in Accommodation Services, and Porter Services [Ref: 1599]. Credit Range Compulsory Elective Level 1 credits 8 - Level 2 credits Level 3 or above credits Minimum totals 45 3

2 NZQF NQ Ref 0558 Version 4 Page 2 of 5 Requirements for Award of Qualification Award of NZQF National 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 on the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) website: 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 A minimum of 3 credits as specified Detailed Requirements Compulsory The following standards are required Core Generic > Core Generic > Work and Study Skills 1978 Identify basic employment rights and responsibilities, and sources of information and assistance 1 2 Humanities > Communication Skills > Reading 2977 Read texts for practical purposes 1 4 Service Sector > Hospitality > Guest Services Provide a porter service in a commercial hospitality environment Handle and store customer and establishment property in a commercial hospitality environment Provide a commissionaire service in a commercial hospitality environment Provide a property collection and delivery service in a commercial hospitality environment Provide a mail and communications service for customers in a commercial hospitality environment

3 NZQF NQ Ref 0558 Version 4 Page 3 of 5 Service Sector > Hospitality > Hospitality Operations Maintain personal presentation and greet customers in the hospitality industry Deal with customer complaints in the hospitality 3 2 industry Maintain a safe and secure environment for people in 3 2 the hospitality industry Demonstrate knowledge of procedures to protect 2 3 people and property in the hospitality industry Use telephone systems in the hospitality industry Demonstrate knowledge of the hospitality industry Provide customers with information about an establishment in the hospitality industry Service Sector > Service Sector Skills > Service Sector - Core Skills 64 Perform calculations for the workplace Work in a diverse workplace 378 Provide customer service for international visitors 3 3 Elective A minimum of 3 credits at Level 2 or above Field Subfield Domain Service Sector Hospitality Guest Services Transition Arrangements Version 4 Version 4 was issued to indicate that this qualification is expiring. This qualification and the National Certificate in Hospitality (Accommodation Services) (Level 2) with an optional strand in Motel Housekeeping [Ref: 0551] have been replaced by the National Certificate in Hospitality (Level 2) with strands in Accommodation Services, and Porter Services [Ref: 1599]. For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.

4 NZQF NQ Ref 0558 Version 4 Page 4 of 5 This qualification contains a standard that replaced an earlier standard. For the purposes of this qualification, people who have gained credit for the expiring standard are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the replacement standard see table below. Credit for Exempt from Previous versions of the qualification Version 3 was issued following review. The qualification title was changed to reflect the portering target group rather than being inclusive of front office personnel; total credit value increased from 46 to 48; the purpose statement was updated; standards 378,1978, 14402, 14404, 14406, 14407, 14464, 14467, and were added and standards 1979 and 9677 were deleted from the compulsory section; and elective requirements were simplified. Version 2 was issued in January 2003 to include the domain of interpersonal communications in the elective section. NZQF National Qualification Registration Information Process Version Date Last Date for Assessment Registration 1 November 1998 December 2008 Revision 2 January 2002 December 2010 Review 3 September 2006 December 2012 Review 4 November 2010 December 2012 Standard Setting Body PO Box 9695 Marion Square Wellington 6141 Telephone qualifications@hsi.co.nz Other standard setting bodies whose standards are included in the qualification NZQA Certification This certificate will display the logos of NZQA, the and the organisation that has been granted consent to assess against standards that meet the requirements of the qualification (accredited).

5 NZQF NQ Ref 0558 Version 4 Page 5 of 5 Classification This qualification is classified according to the classification system listed on the Directory of Assessment Standards (DAS) and the New Zealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED) system as specified below. DAS Classification NZSCED Code Description Code Description 310 Service Sector > Hospitality Food, Hospitality and Personal Services > Food and Hospitality > Hospitality Quality Management Systems Providers and Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess 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.