Welcome to the first Assurance Team newsletter for 2023!
Naumai ki te ‘Paipa Kōrero’ - ngā pānui tuatahi ā te Kāhui Aromātairua mo te tau 2023!

This edition talks about transforming the way we do assurance, evolving post-moderation assessments, how we’re making a difference for plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying apprentices, and who the Assurance team is. You can also read our interview with Mike Grumball, our GM of Assurance, who shares his vision and talks about his 1968 Rover P5B Coupe.

Transformational Assurance Plan
Māhere Whakaahua Aromātairua

A new system for the assurance of educational providers is being introduced this year.

Post-assessment moderation evolves
Kua whanake te pūrongo aro mo te aromātairua

Soon you’ll be able to upload your moderation submission more easily and securely.

Masterlink PGD apprentices Noah (left) and Sebastian (right), hosted by Heron Plumbing in Auckland, were visited onsite by Masterlink Regional Manager Pete Shields (centre) to discuss their training progress.

Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying project: improving outcomes for apprentices
Te kaupapa mo ngā Mahi ā-Rehe: kia whakatairangi i ngā hua mā ngā pia

In October 2021, the Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (PGD) industry approached Waihanga Ara Rau, expressing concern about the Level 4 Apprenticeship Programme and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on learners. 

About the Assurance Team
Ngā kōrero mo Te Kāhui Aromātairua

Our Assurance Team makes sure learners have met the required standard when they’re awarded a Waihanga Ara Rau qualification or other credentials.

About Waihanga Ara Rau
He kōrero mo Waihanga Ara Rau

Waihanga Ara Rau, Workforce Development Council (WDC) is an industry-led body re-shaping vocational education across Aotearoa New Zealand for construction and infrastructure.

Useful links

We often get asked where various templates, documents and websites can be found.  Here’s one that you might find useful:

Aromatawai and the Principles of Assessment (nzqa.govt.nz) 

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