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Connecting students with industry
16/10/24
Connecting students with industry
We’d like to highlight an initiative between school, industry and community that showcases the wide-reaching opportunities in a trades career that contribute to a construction...
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Occupation spotlight – stepping into Civil
16/10/24
Occupation spotlight – stepping into Civil
Traffic management within the civil infrastructure sector offers an excellent entry into the industry. Temporary traffic management workers play a vital role in projects such...
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Perceptions of construction and infrastructure careers
16/10/24
Perceptions of construction and infrastructure careers
Recent research we commissioned highlighted that less than 20% of respondents were able to identify more than four occupations in construction and infrastructure. However, a...
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Spotlight on finishing trade careers
16/10/24
Spotlight on finishing trade careers
For career seekers keen on a hands-on creative career, the finishing trades might be the perfect fit!  Finishing trades include essential skills like painting and decorating,...
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Shaping the future: Renewable energy & solar
16/10/24
Shaping the future: Renewable energy & solar
The renewable energy sector is creating exciting new opportunities for people who are passionate about sustainability and innovation.  With the global shift towards greener solutions,...
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Micro-credential and skill standards for exterior cleaning
16/10/24
Micro-credential and skill standards for exterior cleaning
We’re excited to announce that we have begun the development of a micro-credential for exterior cleaning and associated skill standards to support this micro-credential. Why...
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New skill standards on the way for Wheels, Tracks & Rollers (WTR)
10/10/24
New skill standards on the way for Wheels, Tracks & Rollers (WTR)
We are in the initial stages of developing new skill standards, or potentially a single standard, for Wheels, Tracks, and Rollers (WTR) to replace the...
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Call for Māori workforce to get upskilled to address the construction and building skills crisis
09/10/24
Call for Māori workforce to get upskilled to address the construction and building skills crisis
With New Zealand facing a critical shortage of 375,000 skilled construction workers over the next three years, a new plan aimed at boosting Māori participation...
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Strengthening assessment practices: Assurance project updates
20/09/24
Strengthening assessment practices: Assurance project updates
The Waihanga Ara Rau Assurance team has been busy with projects and webinars over the last few months. Check out some highlights below: Compliance Training...
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Temporary Traffic Management Credentials Framework – what it means for providers
20/09/24
Temporary Traffic Management Credentials Framework – what it means for providers
The Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) sector has developed a TTM Credentials Framework to reflect the requirements of New Zealand’s new risk-based approach to TTM. This...
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Leading the way in workforce development with outstanding support from education providers
19/08/24
Leading the way in workforce development with outstanding support from education providers
In a resounding endorsement of our efforts, we’ve received a vote of confidence from education providers across New Zealand. According to a survey conducted by...
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Supporting good assessor practice
15/08/24
Supporting good assessor practice
We recently hosted a successful series of webinars on Assessor Practice, with over 150 people attending from a number of schools, ITPs and PTEs. The...
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