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Sharing our plans and measures for 2023-24 
25/05/23
Sharing our plans and measures for 2023-24 
We’re proud to unveil our second Operational Plan, which covers the 2023-2024 year. Our focus is on fostering innovation and transformation in vocational education, ensuring...
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Press release: 16 May 2023
16/05/23
Press release: 16 May 2023
Work with Waihanga Ara Rau Workforce Development Council to register micro-credentials for Construction and Infrastructure. As part of the new vocational education and training system,...
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Expressions of interest invited for national governance roles
09/05/23
Expressions of interest invited for national governance roles
We are seeking enthusiastic and experienced leaders to join our governing Council and help shape the future of vocational education in the construction and infrastructure...
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WDC support required to register a micro-credential
08/05/23
WDC support required to register a micro-credential
Waihanga Ara Rau support is now required before education providers can seek approval from NZQA for micro-credentials related to construction and infrastructure. To list or...
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New Assurance portal for education providers
08/05/23
New Assurance portal for education providers
A new assurance portal for Education Providers, Aka Pārongo, was released this month. Aka Pārongo is available for the submission of post-assessment moderation assessment samples...
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Five new micro-credentials created
08/05/23
Five new micro-credentials created
Five new construction micro-credentials have been created in response to people across construction and infrastructure telling us that they need new and innovative ways to...
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Building a new pathway in demolition
08/05/23
Building a new pathway in demolition
On Wednesday, 12 April, we led a successful meeting with our Demolition Technical Advisory Group to discuss training possibilities for the demolition industry. The Demolition...
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Voice of the industry video series
08/05/23
Voice of the industry video series
Our CE, Philip Aldridge, has been speaking with several leaders from across the construction and infrastructure sector on the challenges and opportunities facing the sector...
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Review of NZ Certificate in Roofing under way
08/05/23
Review of NZ Certificate in Roofing under way
We’re working closely with the Roofing Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and other stakeholders to get industry feedback and make sure the NZ Certificate in...
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Launch of the Building Belonging campaign
08/05/23
Launch of the Building Belonging campaign
BCITO | Te Pūkenga, in collaboration with Waihanga Ara Rau WDC, has just launched a suite of free online resources to support trade employers to...
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What’s on the assurance horizon
31/03/23
What’s on the assurance horizon
Our Assurance team update on all things happening with Building, Construction, and Allied Trades Skills (BCATS) unit standards in schools. The assurance team at Waihanga...
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Meet our GM Assurance – Mike Grumball
26/03/23
Meet our GM Assurance – Mike Grumball
Tūtaki mai ki te Poururuku Rāngai Aromātairua – Mike Grumball We interviewed Mike about his role, what his day involves, his vision and how he...
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