“The review will streamline qualifications and standards creating greater learning opportunities and pathways for ākonga to progress.”
The review covers the entire range of forestry qualifications (levels 2 – 6), including the development of micro-credentials in leadership (level 5) and other areas.
As part of this review, Muka Tangata now seeks feedback on proposed new qualifications for Level 2 – the New Zealand Certificate in Forest Industry Foundation Skills.
The proposed Level 2 qualifications have been developed in collaboration with industry representatives.
Muka Tangata has also recently submitted a new “micro-credential” for log scaling so the industry can access and attain relevant and manageable awards.
This micro-credential will recognise the skills for workers in log scaling and will sit at Level 4 of the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF).
Muka Tangata continues to work with industry, iwi Māori and providers across the regions to develop and design the micro-credential, ensuring that a broad view of the needs of the industry is met.
Since October 2022 Muka Tangata has also been working with industry to design and develop a new qualification at Level 5 to recognise business, leadership and communication skills at a higher level.
“This will provide a stepping stone for employees wishing to move from technically focused roles into supervision and leadership,” Mr Baker said.
Consultation on the proposed new Level 2 qualifications closes on Friday November 10.