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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

Working in partnership to review and develop qualifications and standards

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Pānui | Latest updates

Youth Development skill standards (level 6)
18/12/24

Youth Development skill standards (level 6)

Toitū te Waiora is pleased to announce that 17 level 6 youth development skill standards have been approved by NZQA, and will shortly be listed...
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Submissions closing soon: Civil Defence Emergency Management
17/12/24

Submissions closing soon: Civil Defence Emergency Management

The submission period for this round of CDEM skill standards closes this week at 5pm Friday 20 December. To see the proposed standards in full...
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Foot Care Assistant (level 4, 25 credits) (micro-credential)
15/12/24

Foot Care Assistant (level 4, 25 credits) (micro-credential)

You can access information about the skill standards here: 40488 Perform foot care procedures (level 4, 15 credits) (skill standard) 40489 Demonstrate safe foot care...
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Review of Funeral Directing and Embalming qualifications completed
11/12/24

Review of Funeral Directing and Embalming qualifications completed

Toitū te Waiora has successfully completed its review of the funeral directing and embalming qualifications, which have received approval and publication from NZQA. While the...
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Project Update: Civil Defence Emergency Management
29/11/24

Project Update: Civil Defence Emergency Management

We are pleased to announce that initial industry consultation for the review of standards in this sector has concluded. You are now invited to give...
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Manage first aid in an emergency situation (micro-credential)
27/11/24

Manage first aid in an emergency situation (micro-credential)

Level 3, 5 credits Toitū te Waiora is pleased to announce that its first aid micro-credential Manage first aid in an emergency situation (Micro-Credential) has...
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