Highlights

Wool micro-credential development

In August 2023, we initiated a project to work with industry to develop four micro-credentials to support the Wool Harvesting industry. We have worked with industry leaders and vocational education and training bodies to research, analyse and construct a workable solution for the industry.

Review scope:

The Wool industry has acknowledged the lack of a successful industry training model.

This work is informed by research undertaken by the Food and Fibre Centre of Vocational Excellence and work we are doing to map non-formal training delivery to formal qualification development.

Key milestones:

  • September 2023: Hold an initial wānanga for a Wool Harvesting micro-credential development project.
  • November 2023-April 2024: Work with representative participants to develop micro-credentials and standards for the Wool industry.
  • May 2024: Socialisation with industry for feedback.
  • May 2024: Submit micro-credentials and standards to NZQA.
  • August 2024: Micro-credentials and skill standards published by NZQA and available for use by training providers. View the new micro-credentials and skills standards: Wool.