In early December 2024, Muka Tangata started the planning phase of a new Qualifications Development Project for the Wool industry.
The scope of this project includes the NZC in Woolshed Skills (Level 3), the NZC in Wool Harvesting (Level 3) and the NZC in Wool Technology and Classing (Level 4).
Muka Tangata will work together with the wool industry to review and develop these qualifications to ensure their relevance and alignment with current industry needs. The review will also assess what other products, such as micro-credentials and skill standards, may be needed to support the qualification.
Industry-endorsed, accessible qualifications are crucial for the sustainability of the wool industry.
Key areas of focus will include supporting potential provision, student access and various educational pathways including further product development with industry guidance.
If you are interested in getting involved, Expression of Interest are now open here.
You can also contact us with any queries at [email protected].
The Level 3 and 4 Wool qualification development project will be supported by our New Approach to Learner Pathways project which is designing a multi-level Food and Fibre Skills Framework to bridge the formal / non-formal learning divide.
This project is aligned with our other current qualification development projects: Agriculture, Entry Level, Seafood and Forestry.
These projects are also linked to Te Haumako, our Māori Workforce Development Plan which enacts our commitment to promoting Māori excellence in the food and fibre sector.
In August 2023, we initiated a project to work with industry to develop four micro-credentials to support the Wool Harvesting industry: Development of Wool Harvesting micro-credentials 2023 – Muka Tangata.
We have worked with industry leaders and vocational education and training bodies to research, analyse and construct a workable solution for the industry.
Review scope:
The Wool industry has acknowledged the lack of a successful industry training model.
This work is informed by research undertaken by the Food and Fibre Centre of Vocational Excellence and work we are doing to map non-formal training delivery to formal qualification development.
Key milestones:
