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Have your say on the review of Wool Handling and Wool Classing qualifications and standards
16/10/25
Have your say on the review of Wool Handling and Wool Classing qualifications and standards
We have recently conducted a review of the NZ Certificate in Woolshed Skills (Level 3), the NZ Certificate in Wool Technology and Classing (Level 4)...
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Have your say on the review of Wool Harvesting qualifications and standards
30/09/25
Have your say on the review of Wool Harvesting qualifications and standards
We are conducting a review of the NZ Certificate in Wool Harvesting (Level 3) and related Level 2 and 3 unit standards. We have been...
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Seafood qualification development project wānanga
30/09/25
Seafood qualification development project wānanga
As part of our Seafood qualifications development project, we recently visited Ōpōtiki to work alongside representatives from Tio Ohiwa, Te Pou Oranga o Te Whakatōhea,...
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Help shape the future of Business Management for the Primary Industries
26/09/25
Help shape the future of Business Management for the Primary Industries
We are conducting a scheduled review of the New Zealand Diploma in Primary Industry Business Management (Level 5). We have been working with industry representatives...
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Have your say on new Irrigation skill standards​ (Level 5)
11/09/25
Have your say on new Irrigation skill standards​ (Level 5)
We are reviewing and updating standards for the Irrigation industry at Level 4 and Level 5. The Aotearoa New Zealand education system is transitioning from...
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Have your say on new Irrigation skill standards​ (Level 4)
09/09/25
Have your say on new Irrigation skill standards​ (Level 4)
We are reviewing and updating standards for the Irrigation industry at Level 4 and Level 5. The Aotearoa New Zealand education system is transitioning from...
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Have your say on new Pork skill standards (Level 5)
21/08/25
Have your say on new Pork skill standards (Level 5)
We are reviewing and updating a standard for the Pork industry at Level 5. The skill standard will replace the current unit standard 26157, to...
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Have your say on new Pork skill standards (Level 3)
11/08/25
Have your say on new Pork skill standards (Level 3)
We are reviewing and updating standards for the Pork industry at Level 3. Skill standards will be replacing the current unit standards to future-proof the...
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Iwitanga micro-credential available for delivery
24/07/25
Iwitanga micro-credential available for delivery
An iwi-specific micro-credential, developed by Muka Tangata in collaboration with Te Pou Oranga o Whakatōhea, is now listed on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials...
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Have your say on new Pest Control skill standard
16/07/25
Have your say on new Pest Control skill standard
A new Pest Control skill standard is open for consultation to ensure it meets the needs of the Pest Control industry and aligns with current...
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Review confirms livestock qualifications meet industry needs
16/07/25
Review confirms livestock qualifications meet industry needs
In May 2025, two livestock-related qualifications were reviewed and approved following sector consultation.  The New Zealand Certificate in Artificial Insemination of Livestock (Level 4) underwent...
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Equine qualifications found to be fit for purpose
07/07/25
Equine qualifications found to be fit for purpose
In September 2024, targeted consultation was undertaken with industry representatives from Harness Racing NZ, NZ Thoroughbred Racing, and training providers. NZ Thoroughbred Racing also engaged...
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