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Proposed micro-credential on FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder)

Toitū Te Waiora has been through a period of consultation after being contacted by FASD-CAN (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Care Action Network) in June 2022 to develop a micro-credential in FASD that would support best practice for those who are working alongside and engaging with people living with FASD in our communities.

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Last Date of Assessment change

Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council was approached by a training provider with a request that the Last Date of Assessment of version 1 of Ref 2990 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Primary Care Practice Assistance) (Level 4), be changed.

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Review of the First Aid as a Life skill document

The First Aid as a Life Skill living document is now available and aims to provide a single point of reference for the sector.

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Qualifications review update: New Zealand Diploma in Health Science (Level 5) [Ref:3510] and 3511 New Zealand Diploma in Holistic Nutrition (Level 6) [Ref 3511].

Toitū te Waiora has completed its initial public consultation for the review of New Zealand Diploma in Health Science (Level 5) [Ref:3510] and 3511 New Zealand Diploma in Holistic Nutrition (Level 6) [Ref 3511].

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Seeking Council nominations - deadline for applications extended!

Toitū te Waiora Workforce Development Council is now seeking expressions of interest from people interested in joining our Council. We would like to hear from passionate leaders who are keen to take a governance role in our mahi and join our experienced Council of professionals from across the Community, Health, Education, and Social Services sectors. Our workforce development council is industry-led, working with our sectors to make sure that the workforce in Aotearoa New Zealand is fit for today and the future. We aim to give industry greater leadership and influence across vocational education, ensuring that traditionally under-served learners have improved access and outcomes. It’s exciting mahi, making a real difference.

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Investment advice to Tertiary Education Commission out now

As a workforce development council (WDC), we fulfil our role by amplifying the voice of our sectors within the vocational education system. We engage in industry and Iwi partnerships, provide investment advice to the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC), establish standards, and develop qualifications.

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Toitū te Waiora Workforce Development Council bids farewell to Chief Executive Donovan Clarke

He mihi nui rawa I runga I nga ahuatanga o te wa

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Work with us to register micro-credentials!

As part of the new vocational education and training system, Workforce Development Councils (WDCs) ensure that industry needs are met. WDCs, including Toitū te Waiora, provide industries and employers with greater leadership and influence across vocational education.

Education providers need WDCs’ support is required before approval can be sought from NZQA (New Zealand Qualifications Authority) to list a micro-credential on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF).

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Revision and rollover of Sensory Support unit standard 29548 Demonstrate knowledge of the Universal Newborn Hearing Screening and Early Intervention Programme (UNHSEIP)

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Development of Occupational Health and Safety (‘OHS’) skill standards

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