Kaupapa Hirahira Highlights

We look at census data since 2006 to understand the roles that make up our industries.

The Skills Forecasting tool uses a microsimulation model of the food and fibre workforce

We have been collaborating with Whakatōhea to create an iwi-specific micro-credential, designed to incorporate the mātauranga they teach into formal learning for ākonga.

We provide investment advice to the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) to inform funding decisions for the qualifications and credentials.

The NOL more accurately represents Sports Turf, Irrigation and Nursery workers

Adopting agritech is estimated to increase food and fibre export earnings by $9.7 billion.  

A summary of each industry's moderation and quality assurance performance and activities for the past 12 months is now available.

Muka Tangata has launched two simultaneous qualification development projects for all food and fibre Entry Level and Agriculture qualifications, standards and micro-credentials.

The biggest source of new entrants in food and fibre industries represented by Muka Tangata are people who have not worked in the industry previously (industry changers).

Muka Tangata and the National Trade Academy (NTA) are working together to support good outcomes for learners. 

Retention is a critical issue as it directly affects the stability and growth of the Food and Fibre sector.