Sheep, Beef, Deer and Wool industry

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 are working 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 steps:

• Hold an initial wānanga for a Wool Harvesting micro-credential development project.
• Work with representative participants to develop micro-credentials and standards for the Wool industry.
• Submit micro-credentials and standards to NZQA.
• Micro-credentials published by NZQA and available for use by training providers.

Milestones:

September 2023: Wānanga with Wool industry representatives: Wool micro-credential development update

Update: February 2024

We held an in-person meeting in Wellington (13 February) with the working group to gather further detail for the skill standards that will accompany the micro-credentials, and are now creating the final documentation for industry approval and submission to NZQA.