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Update on the vocational education system
20/12/24
Update on the vocational education system
Today, we learnt that the Minister of Tertiary Education and the government have released their decisions regarding the redesign of the vocational education and training system –...
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Building better pathways
05/12/24
Building better pathways
We’ve been consulting with the building industry to understand how micro-credentials or smaller qualifications could be useful to help businesses and the workforce thrive. We’re dedicated...
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Let’s level up: realising the potential of the disabled workforce
11/11/24
Let’s level up: realising the potential of the disabled workforce
We are proud to launch this groundbreaking research, which reveals the hidden potential of Aotearoa, New Zealand’s disabled workforce. Commissioned from All is for All...
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Keeping Building Construction & Allied Trade Skills relevant
07/11/24
Keeping Building Construction & Allied Trade Skills relevant
We are reviewing Building Construction and Allied Trade Skills (BCATS) qualifications and standards to ensure they are fit for purpose. New Zealand Certificate in Building, Construction, and...
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Showcasing Kaiapoi High School’s building course
31/10/24
Showcasing Kaiapoi High School’s building course
Supporting schools is an important part of our mahi. We do this by visiting schools, organising and running cluster moderation events, and carrying out desk-top...
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Is the grass really greener?
24/10/24
Is the grass really greener?
The long-held belief that Australia offers better financial opportunities for New Zealanders in the construction and infrastructure sectors may no longer hold true, according to...
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Building skills for life
23/10/24
Building skills for life
Rolleston Prison Construction Yard staff hosted Tracy-Lee Burkhart, Qualification Developer, in September.  Tracy-Lee was keen to learn about the construction industry training programme and the methodology...
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Micro-credential and skill standards for exterior cleaning
16/10/24
Micro-credential and skill standards for exterior cleaning
We’re excited to announce that we have begun the development of a micro-credential for exterior cleaning and associated skill standards to support this micro-credential. Why...
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New skill standards on the way for Wheels, Tracks & Rollers (WTR)
10/10/24
New skill standards on the way for Wheels, Tracks & Rollers (WTR)
We are in the initial stages of developing new skill standards, or potentially a single standard, for Wheels, Tracks, and Rollers (WTR) to replace the...
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Call for Māori workforce to get upskilled to address the construction and building skills crisis
09/10/24
Call for Māori workforce to get upskilled to address the construction and building skills crisis
With New Zealand facing a critical shortage of 375,000 skilled construction workers over the next three years, a new plan aimed at boosting Māori participation...
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Strengthening assessment practices: Assurance project updates
20/09/24
Strengthening assessment practices: Assurance project updates
The Waihanga Ara Rau Assurance team has been busy with projects and webinars over the last few months. Check out some highlights below: Compliance Training...
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Temporary Traffic Management Credentials Framework – what it means for providers
20/09/24
Temporary Traffic Management Credentials Framework – what it means for providers
The Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) sector has developed a TTM Credentials Framework to reflect the requirements of New Zealand’s new risk-based approach to TTM. This...
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