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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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Leading the way in workforce development with outstanding support from education providers
19/08/24
Leading the way in workforce development with outstanding support from education providers
In a resounding endorsement of our efforts, we’ve received a vote of confidence from education providers across New Zealand. According to a survey conducted by...
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Supporting good assessor practice
15/08/24
Supporting good assessor practice
We recently hosted a successful series of webinars on Assessor Practice, with over 150 people attending from a number of schools, ITPs and PTEs. The...
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Carpentry Skill Standards development
14/08/24
Carpentry Skill Standards development
Share your thoughts! Contribute to the development of new carpentry skill standards. We’re excited to announce that we’re developing new skill standards for the carpentry...
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The future of vocational education for construction & infrastructure
05/08/24
The future of vocational education for construction & infrastructure
A government proposal containing options for the future structure of the vocational education and training system has been released. It’s important that we have a...
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New Plumbing Gasfitting and Drainlaying apprenticeship model
23/07/24
New Plumbing Gasfitting and Drainlaying apprenticeship model
A new Plumbing Gasfitting and Drainlaying (PGD) apprenticeship model will begin in January 2025. The new model will deliver more flexible training and a better learning...
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Infrastructure Site Supervision Review
11/07/24
Infrastructure Site Supervision Review
Our project reviewing qualifications for infrastructure site supervision pathways is progressing well. From February to May we consulted with industry via a survey and held nationwide meetings...
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Water Services development of skills and pathways
11/07/24
Water Services development of skills and pathways
We are conducting a comprehensive review of water services qualifications and standards to ensure they meet industry needs. We are excited to support the industry...
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Young Kiwis doubt strength and smarts for Construction jobs
09/07/24
Young Kiwis doubt strength and smarts for Construction jobs
According to our latest research, many young New Zealanders are steering clear of careers in construction, engineering, and infrastructure, viewing them as too physical and...
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Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying Apprentice Training Model Roadshows
21/06/24
Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying Apprentice Training Model Roadshows
Kokiri Whakamua | Move Forward is a roadshow about the new Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (PGD) apprenticeship model that will begin in January 2025. The...
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