In early December 2024, Muka Tangata started a new qualifications development project for the Wool industry.
The scope of this project includes the New Zealand Certificate in Woolshed Skills (Level 3), the New Zealand Certificate in Wool Harvesting (Level 3) and the New Zealand Certificate in Wool Technology and Classing (Level 4).
Industry-endorsed, accessible qualifications are crucial for the sustainability of the wool industry.
We 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.
Key areas of focus include supporting potential provision, student access and various educational pathways including further product development with industry guidance.
Key milestones:
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.
To ensure timely processing of pre-moderation, consent to assess, microcredential support and programme endorsement applications before the disestablishment of Muka Tangata, we encourage providers to submit all relevant assessment materials and applications by October 3, 2025.
We will continue to process applications after this date, but we cannot guarantee they will be completed before Muka Tangata finishes operations on 19 December 2025. Any in-flight submissions will be handed over to the newly established Industry Skills Board for completion.
We encourage you to contact us at the earliest opportunity if you have any questions about this, or want to discuss any proposed submissions.
