Since April 2023, we have been working with industry to review the suite of Seafood qualifications to ensure that they meet industry needs. We are taking a new approach based on partnering with industry, iwi Māori and vocational education providers to review and develop qualifications, standards and micro-credentials, in parallel with the programmes to deliver them.
Having a fit for purpose, flexible, and future-proof suite of qualifications for the Seafood industry will ensure ākonga (learners) are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and attributes to succeed.
View the General Qualification Process and FAQs: Seafood qualification review information sheet.
Review scope:
This will be a review of the Seafood Processing, Commercial Fishing, and Aquaculture qualifications.
View initial review summary: Executive Summary
Key steps:
April 2023 – Expressions of Interest sent for industry, iwi Māori and vocational education provider representation.
May – June – Working and Steering groups are set up and meet online.
July – Seafood Qualification Review in-person hui held in Nelson.
August – September – New qualification suite structures socialised with Working and Steering group members.
October – Consultation document and draft qualifications structures are developed and published.
November – Qualifications and Micro credentials and priority skill standards due to be submitted to NZQA.
December 2023 – January 2024 – NZQA publishes qualifications and micro-credentials and priority skill standards.
February – April 2024 – Skill standard development to replace existing unit standards as necessary.
May-September 2024 – Level 5 Environmental Sustainability – Skills Standards and Micro-credential development
June – September 2024 – Level 3 & Level 4 Core Subjects – Skills Standards and Micro-credential development
October 2024 – Final products submitted to NZQA
July 2024 update:
Milestones:
Please reach out if you are interested in knowing more about the Seafood qualification review and how you can contribute – it’s not too late to get on board: [email protected]