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WDP Insights update – May 2025
09/05/25
WDP Insights update – May 2025
We have updated the Trends and Analysis section of each industry Workforce Development Plan with the most recent available data: Food and Fibre Workforce Development...
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Consultation on the number and coverage of Industry Skills Boards opens
28/04/25
Consultation on the number and coverage of Industry Skills Boards opens
Today TEC has commenced consultation on the number and coverage of Industry Skills Boards. The proposals also include some sectors where standards setting is proposed...
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Minister’s announcement on future of workplace learning
24/04/25
Minister’s announcement on future of workplace learning
Today the Minister for Vocational Education Hon Penny Simmons announced the future transition arrangements for workplace learning out of Te Pūkenga. The Minister’s announcement can...
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Collaboration to ensure consistency: implementing pre-assessment moderation with Queen Charlotte College
07/04/25
Collaboration to ensure consistency: implementing pre-assessment moderation with Queen Charlotte College
During a post-assessment moderation in late 2024, Muka Tangata identified a gap in the assessment process in the Queen Charlotte College Aquaculture programme.   To resolve...
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Review of Level 5 Field Hydrology diploma
04/04/25
Review of Level 5 Field Hydrology diploma
The New Zealand Diploma in Field Hydrology (Level 5) is currently under review. This review is essential for assessing whether the qualification continues to meet...
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Māori leadership toolkit
28/03/25
Māori leadership toolkit
A draft Tautoko Toolkit has been developed to inspire and support our future Māori leaders on their learning journey. The toolkit will be reviewed by rangatahi...
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Online seminars for providers and schools
20/03/25
Online seminars for providers and schools
Muka Tangata is pleased to release our 2025 series of online professional development seminars to support providers and schools in best-practice assessment and more. Topics...
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Revised New Zealand Diploma in Rural Animal Veterinary Technology (Level 6) published
07/03/25
Revised New Zealand Diploma in Rural Animal Veterinary Technology (Level 6) published
In October 2024, we began the review of the New Zealand Diploma in Rural Animal Veterinary Technology (Level 6) with the goal of rationalising and...
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Iwitanga micro-credential project
19/02/25
Iwitanga micro-credential project
Muka Tangata has been collaborating with Whakatōhea to create an iwi-specific micro-credential, designed to incorporate the mātauranga they teach into formal learning for ākonga. The...
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Have your say on new standards for Machine Assist Felling
11/02/25
Have your say on new standards for Machine Assist Felling
We are seeking feedback on draft skill standards for Machine Assist Felling (MAF) and tree-felling:  three standards about MAF, and   two standards covering Level 4...
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Cross agency collaboration for better vocational education outcomes
24/01/25
Cross agency collaboration for better vocational education outcomes
Representatives from the Tertiary Education Commission, New Zealand Qualifications Authority, and the Ministry of Education met in December 2024 with the collective of qualifications and...
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GDP Occupational Forecasting tool
20/12/24
GDP Occupational Forecasting tool
Introducing the GDP Occupational Forecasting Tool to the industries of Muka Tangata. This tool has been created to provide a user-friendly view of data-driven insights...
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