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Nau mai ki te ‘Paipa Kōrero’ - ngā pānui tuatoru ā te Kāhui Aromātairua mo te tau 2024! Welcome to the Quality Assurance newsletter for Q3 2024!

This edition talks about our assurance projects and webinars, changes to Temporary Traffic Management for providers/assessors, the latest from our qualifications team, the NAWIC awards, and our upcoming Thriving People,Thriving Industry one-day summit.

We also introduce you to Kelley Marra, Senior Pathways Advisor at Waihanga Ara Rau, and we spotlight Reena Patel, one of our Assurance Specialists.

Strengthening assessment practices: Assurance project updates

We’ve been busy with our projects and webinars over the last few months, including addressing concerns in Compliance Training, reviewing our Consent and Moderation Requirements, and supporting good Assessor Practice.

CHECK OUT OUR PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

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 signals a move away from the CoPTTM training and warrant system administered by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, to the NZ Qualifications and Credentials Framework.

The TMO and STMS warrant system will end on 1 November 2024. This will be replaced by awarding the current unit standards or future skill standards as they become available.

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Introduction to skill standards webinar - registrations open now!

We’re often asked about skill standards, and what they mean for providers and industry. This webinar is designed to introduce you to skill standards, including:

the difference between a skill standard and a unit standard
what a skill standard looks like
rationale behind skill standards
upcoming changes
any questions you may have

Webinars will be held from 1-2 pm on 6, 13, 20 November and 4 December.

REGISTER TO ATTEND NOW

Now is the time! Prepare your business for 2025

There’s never been a better moment to gear up for the future. During the current downturn now’s the time to strategically position your business for the coming upswing. That’s exactly what our Thriving People,Thriving Industry Summit is all about. We’ve brought together expert speakers and panels who will share their stories and offer practical, actionable strategies to help you get ready. Don’t wait—prepare now for a stronger, more successful 2025!

Join us in Wellington at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa on Tuesday, 8 October 2024.

FIND OUT MORE AND GET YOUR TICKETS NOW

New Zealand Certificate in Demolition (Level 3) – now available!

Demolition is one of the last high-risk industries to have nationally recognised training and Waihanga Ara Rau has been working with the industry to develop the first step in a new training pathway – a qualification and skill standards for people new to demolition. We have been fortunate to work with a dedicated group of industry representatives from the New Zealand Demolition and Asbestos Association (NZDAA), demolition companies, LINZ, WorkSafe, and training providers.

The New Zealand Certificate in Demolition (Level 3) and five new skill standards are now available for use by training providers, and we're excited for programmes leading to this qualification to be implemented across the country

New Zealand Certificate in Data Cabling (Level 3) – now available!

We have been working with representatives of the Data Cabling Industry to create the New Zealand Certificate in Data Cabling (Level 3).

Data cabling supports increasingly sophisticated data systems in commercial buildings, including IT, communications, security systems, fire protection systems, building automation, and medical and nurse call systems.

The New Zealand Certificate in Data Cabling (Level 3) and supporting skill standards are now available for use by training providers, and industry is looking forward to the delivery of the qualification to recognise the skills and knowledge required to perform commercial data cabling work.

L to R: Philip Aldridge (Chief Executive Waihanga Ara Rau), Hinearoha McAllister (Award Winner), Paige Leota (Award Winner), Sariah Hann (Special Merit).

Congratulations to the 2024 NAWIC Student Excellence Award winners!

Waihanga Ara Rau was proud to sponsor this year's Student Excellence Award for the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC). The NAWIC Excellence Awards, provide an opportunity for organisations and individuals to recognise, be recognised, and celebrate the amazing mahi of wāhine in construction across Aotearoa, New Zealand.

It is clear from the amazing stories shared by honourees that there are great opportunities for women to shine right across the construction sector.

Congratulations to the award recipients in the Student Excellence Award category: Hinearoha McAllister (Winner), Paige Leota (Winner), and Sariah Hann (Special Merit). Ka pai tō mahi hine!

Meet our people

Tēnā koutou katoa, ko Kelley Marra tāku ingoa, He Te Mata Kōkiri ahau ki Waihanga Ara Rau.

Hello! I am the Senior Pathways Advisor at Waihanga Ara Rau. My role is about supporting pathways into and through construction and infrastructure for both Industry and career seekers.

I am seeking case studies, initiatives, and success stories (no matter how big or small – it all makes a difference!) from your school or community that assist ākonga in transitioning into the construction & infrastructure workforce. Examples do not have to identify ākonga themselves.

These initiatives may be documented for the purpose of understanding best practice, sharing wider and to guide future projects. If you have any examples to share or highlight, or know of someone who might, please reach out to me at kelley.marra@waihangaararau.nz

SUBMIT YOUR PATHWAYS STORIES

‘Carpe Diem! Seize the day!’ I value the preciousness of time and strive to make meaningful contributions and connections in my journey.

My experience in tertiary education with The Skills Organisation and Waihanga Ara Rau, primarily in Quality Assurance, spans over a decade across these standard-setting bodies. I love engaging with providers and organisations, understanding their contexts and challenges, and working together to improve outcomes for our learners.

I have a mixed bag of qualifications. MEdLM – Master of Educational Leadership and Management, Bachelor of Commerce, National Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy, and Adult Education and Training, New Zealand Certificate in Project Management and Tikanga (Matauranga Maori), Certificate in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), and Performers Certificate in Speech and Drama. I love learning!
When not working, I enjoy the arts including drama and dancing.

I’m currently on a journey to discover my cultural identity.

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