The Muka Tangata Workforce Development Council will be closing operations from 19 December, and disestablished from 31 December 2025. The Food and Fibre Industry Skills Board will pick up its functions.
New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Level 3)
Strands in Companion Animals, Equine, and Rural Animals
70 Credits – NZQA Ref 2487
New Zealand Certificate in Animal Healthcare Assisting (Level 4)
Strands in Companion Animal Healthcare, Equine Healthcare, and Rural Animal Healthcare
120 Credits – NZQA Ref 4388
New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management (Level 4)
Strands in Canine Behaviour and Training, Companion Animals, Fish, Amphibians and Reptiles, Pet Grooming, and Zookeeping
120 Credits – NZQA Ref 2486
New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology (Level 5)
Strands in Rural Animal Technician, and Veterinary Nursing Assistant
120 Credits – NZQA Ref 2490
New Zealand Diploma in Animal Healthcare Technology (Level 6)
Strands in Canine and Equine Rehabilitation Technology, and Equine Dental Technology
240 Credits – NZQA Ref 4390
New Zealand Diploma in Rural Veterinary Technology (Level 6)
240 Credits – NZQA Ref 4391
New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Level 6)
120 Credits – NZQA Ref 2491
Strands in Companion Animal Veterinary Nursing, and Equine Veterinary Nursing
240 Credits – NZQA Ref 4389
Muka Tangata Workforce Development Council will be closing operations from 19 December, and disestablished from 31 December 2025.
The Food and Fibre Industry Skills Board will lead this function from January 2026. Please visit the website for more information. Home – Food And Fibre
Our heartfelt thanks to our industries, providers and government agency partners for your engagement and support of our mahi over the past four years.
Muka Tangata finishes operations on 19 December 2025.
We are continuing to process applications for pre-moderation, consent to assess, micro-credential support, and programme endorsement. We’re working to our usual 20-day turnaround, but please be aware we can’t guarantee new applications will be completed before we close.
Any applications still in progress at that time will be handed over to the newly established Food and Fibre Industry Skills Board for completion.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss a proposed submission, we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible.
