Consultation closes on Tuesday 12th December 2023.

During the process of developing skill standards to align to the above qualifications, adjustments to the graduate profile outcomes are being proposed to update and strengthen the qualifications, and broaden the scope of delivery of programmes leading to the qualifications.

Calling all Stakeholders: To support us with this review, we invite educators, students, industry, employers to provide feedback on the proposed changes to the above Youth Work qualifications.

• New Zealand Certificate in Youth Leadership (Level 3) [Ref: 2449] – 40 credits
• New Zealand Certificate in Youth Work (Level 4) [Ref:2449]            –  80 credits
• New Zealand Certificate in Youth Work (Level 5) [Ref:4795]             – 120 credits
• New Zealand Diploma in Youth Work (Level 6) [Ref: 3803]              – 240 credits

The proposed changes can be seen in the qualification overview document:

Development of Youth Work and Youth Leadership skill standards

Please provide feedback via the NZ Youth Work qualifications consultation form.

Toitū te Waiora look forward to receiving your feedback on the proposed adjustments to the qualifications by close of business on 19th January 2024.