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Our plans for the next six months
19/02/25
Our plans for the next six months
We’re committed to supporting our sectors and ensuring that industry voices continue to shape the future. We’re rolling out Workforce Development Plans for different sectors,...
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Strengthening Short Course Training
18/02/25
Strengthening Short Course Training
Progress Update & Webinar Invitation Addressing training gaps in high-risk work Short courses play a vital role in ensuring workers in high-risk environments—such as cranes,...
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Infrastructure Site Supervision qualification reviewed to address industry recommendations
14/02/25
Infrastructure Site Supervision qualification reviewed to address industry recommendations
Meeting industry needs The demand for skilled site supervisors is growing as New Zealand continues to invest in infrastructure projects. Through nationwide consultation, we engaged...
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Supporting industry through change
13/02/25
Supporting industry through change
As New Zealand’s vocational education system transitions, Waihanga Ara Rau remains committed to supporting the construction and infrastructure industry, our key stakeholders, and our people....
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Last Date for Assessment
05/02/25
Last Date for Assessment
One area that education providers need to be aware of is ensuring that standards are assessed against a current version of that standard. A programme...
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Cross Agency Collaboration for Better Outcomes
27/01/25
Cross Agency Collaboration for Better Outcomes
Qualifications and quality assurance leaders from government education bodies have committed to collaborate more strongly in 2025 to ensure industry and learner needs are met...
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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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