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Authorities/Other Agencies of State
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New Zealand Engineering Food and Manufacturing Industry Training Organisation Incorporated (trading as Competenz)

Pursuant to section 5 of the Industry Training Act 1992, an extension of coverage has been granted for New Zealand Engineering Food and Manufacturing Industry Training Organisation Incorporated (trading as Competenz) to set standards at Levels 1 to 10 on the National Qualifications Framework for steel manufacturing with effect from 1 June 2006.
The full description of Competenz coverage is as follows:
Mechanical and manufacturing engineering and fabrication (excluding metal furniture and boat
building), food and beverage manufacturing, steel manufacturing, chemical product manufacturing (principally cleaning products), cosmetics and toiletry preparation manufacturing and soap and other
detergent manufacturing, lift and escalator servicing,
fire protection systems, locksmithing and gunsmithing industries, architectural aluminium, rail operations industry excluding dairy sites and truck operations, the maritime industry which comprises the operation of vessels, excluding those vessels whose primary purpose is commercial fishing, which through membership either belong to or are entitled to belong to the Royal
New Zealand Coastguard Federation, the New Zealand Shipping Federation and the New Zealand Maritime Transport Association, including vessels operated by the Defence Force or owned by the State, or any vessels used on coastal or inland waterways. These vessels are involved in trade, the carriage and transfer of cargo and passengers, search and rescue, salvage, recreational activities, conservation, scientific research, servicing off?shore oil and gas facilities, dredging, towing, or are governed by the International Convention on Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STC&W) and the New Zealand Maritime Transport Act 1994 and its subsequent amendments.
Dated at Wellington this 2nd day of June 2006.
MICHAEL CULLEN, Minister for Tertiary Education.