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Feedback open: draft Food and Fibre Skills Framework
09/02/24
Feedback open: draft Food and Fibre Skills Framework
Muka Tangata is seeking feedback on a Food and Fibre Skills Framework, which will help to create pathways, enable greater transferability of skills, and support...
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Forestry qualification development project 2024
07/02/24
Forestry qualification development project 2024
The Forestry qualifications development project continues in 2024. This year, we are working on qualifications, standards and micro-credentials in particular areas of Forestry – Harvesting,...
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Online professional development workshops for providers a success
19/01/24
Online professional development workshops for providers a success
A series of online professional development workshops upskilling providers and schools in delivery and assessment practices, held by Muka Tangata, have proven to be a...
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Industry changers in the food and fibre sector.
16/01/24
Industry changers in the food and fibre sector.
In 2021, industry changers made up 64% of new entrants to the food and fibre workforce!   What does this mean for the food and...
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Quality assurance tools that change behaviours and make a real difference
10/01/24
Quality assurance tools that change behaviours and make a real difference
Hui whakapūmau (site visits) are an important tool in our approach to moderation and quality assurance – they build whanaungatanga, mutual relationships, confidence and improve...
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New leadership course under development for the horticulture sector
07/01/24
New leadership course under development for the horticulture sector
UPDATE 16 February: Public consultation is now open on this micro-credential. Read more and have your say here: Leadership micro-credential consultation.   Muka Tangata, the...
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Confidence in Muka Tangata te reo and te ao Māori capabilities
14/12/23
Confidence in Muka Tangata te reo and te ao Māori capabilities
Muka Tangata provides on-going and side by side tautoko (support) for the tutor, ākonga and kura Kaupapa. Muka Tangata carries out moderation (pre-assessment and post-assessment),...
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Delivery and assessment in the 21st Century – we need your help!
12/12/23
Delivery and assessment in the 21st Century – we need your help!
Muka Tangata has been working with food and fibre industries to identify opportunities to ensure there is appropriate delivery and flexible assessment models that meet...
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Clash of the Colleges 2023 event
10/12/23
Clash of the Colleges 2023 event
Last month, Engagement and Partnerships Manager, Isabelle Coates, volunteered at the Agri Futures Clash of the Colleges 2023, on behalf of her young farmers club....
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Developing new Entry Level and Agriculture qualifications in 2024
06/12/23
Developing new Entry Level and Agriculture qualifications in 2024
In early 2024 Muka Tangata will begin two simultaneous qualification development projects for all food and fibre Entry Level and Agriculture qualifications, standards and micro-credentials....
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Muka Tangata supporting schools to deliver Agriculture and Horticulture unit standards
30/11/23
Muka Tangata supporting schools to deliver Agriculture and Horticulture unit standards
Muka Tangata is working with the Horticulture and Agriculture Teachers Association of New Zealand (HATA) to support delivery of high-quality quality assessment materials for secondary...
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New irrigation micro-credentials on the way
26/11/23
New irrigation micro-credentials on the way
Muka Tangata is working with the irrigation industry to develop new credentials to better support learners and the industry. Muka Tangata Chief Executive Jeremy Baker...
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