WDCs are the qualification developers for the industries we represent. Providers require WDC endorsement before NZQA will approve a programme that leads to a qualification.
WDC considerations focus on specific industries and reflect WDC functions as detailed in Section 366 of the Education and Training Act 2020 Education and Training Act 2020 No 38 (as at 01 January 2022), Public Act 366 Functions of workforce development councils – New Zealand Legislation and each WDC’s Orders in Council.
For any new or Type 2 change to an existing programme, providers need to request programme endorsement from a WDC before submitting it to NZQA to seek approval. We encourage providers to engage with us at the earliest opportunity so we can better support and progress the application.
The considerations are the factors your application should address. The WDC will use these to measure or consider your programme for endorsement. The consideration questions differ from the old programme ‘support’ questions.
The six considerations:
WDCs understand there will be a transition to the new considerations. We encourage early engagement to work through these and identify these considerations in your programme.
We understand that some considerations may not be applicable to your programme. Please contact us to check or ask for clarification before you start to develop your programme.
Yes, we encourage you to do this. You can contact Waihanga Ara Rau by completing this form.
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You must submit your request to the WDC which is the qualification developer for the qualification that your programme leads to. Search NZQF by keyword or qualification number to find the qualification developer.
The WDC will be in touch directly to help resolve any concerns about the programme.
There are no fees for us to review and provide support for your proposed programme.
