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Improve the community, health, education and social services workforce in Aotearoa

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We’re proud of the difference our sectors make to Aotearoa – a workforce that is
the social and economic backbone of our communities.

19%
Of Aotearoa's total workforce
14%
Contribution to Aotearoa's GDP in 2022
12
Qualification reviews completed in 2023
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Proposed micro-credential and skill standard: Apply clinical coding principles and processes in a health and wellbeing setting (Level 5, 30 credits)
18/06/25

Proposed micro-credential and skill standard: Apply clinical coding principles and processes in a health and wellbeing setting (Level 5, 30 credits)

This micro-credential provides learners with the knowledge to extract clinical information and translate that into ICD10-AM codes for diagnosis, treatment complications, adverse effect of drugs...
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New Community Support Services unit standard
08/06/25

New Community Support Services unit standard

Toitū te Waiora is pleased to announce that NZQA have approved a new unit standard to support assessment of the Health of the older person...
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New Qualification Approval: New Zealand Diploma in Cardiac Physiological Measurement (Level 6)
22/05/25

New Qualification Approval: New Zealand Diploma in Cardiac Physiological Measurement (Level 6)

We are pleased to announce that NZQA has approved and listed the New Zealand Diploma in Cardiac Physiological Measurement (Level 6) [Ref: 5296-1]. Developed by...
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New Qualification Approval: New Zealand Certificate in Long-Term Health Conditions (Level 3, 55 credits)
20/05/25

New Qualification Approval: New Zealand Certificate in Long-Term Health Conditions (Level 3, 55 credits)

We are pleased to announce that NZQA has approved the New Zealand Certificate in Long-Term Health Conditions (Level 3) [Ref: 5299].  Developed by Toitū te...
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Public Health and Health Promotion Qualification Review Completed
15/05/25

Public Health and Health Promotion Qualification Review Completed

Toitū te Waiora has successfully concluded its review of the Public Health qualification, which has received approval from NZQA. This reviewed and updated qualification reflects...
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Project Update: Proposed changes to the Pharmacy Technician and Assistant Qualifications
15/05/25

Project Update: Proposed changes to the Pharmacy Technician and Assistant Qualifications

Kia ora koutou,  Toitū te Waiora has concluded our initial industry consultation for the review of: New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Introduction to Pharmacy Practice)...
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