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The Toitū te Waiora Workforce Development Council will be closing operations from 19 December, and disestablished from 31 December 2025. The Education, Health and Community Industry Skills Board will pick up its functions.

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Health and Wellbeing Core Skill Standards Approval 
11/12/25
Health and Wellbeing Core Skill Standards Approval 
Health and Wellbeing Core Skill Standards Approval  We are pleased to announce that NZQA has approved twelve new Health and Wellbeing Core Skill Standards that...
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New Ophthalmic Technician Skill Standards and Micro-credential
11/12/25
New Ophthalmic Technician Skill Standards and Micro-credential
We are pleased to announce that NZQA has approved three new skill standards and a micro-credential to meet the needs of the Ophthalmic Technician workforce.  ...
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New Qualification Approval: New Zealand Certificate in Community Housing (Tenancy Management) (Level 4, 120 credits)
09/12/25
New Qualification Approval: New Zealand Certificate in Community Housing (Tenancy Management) (Level 4, 120 credits)
We are pleased to announce that NZQA has approved the New Zealand Certificate in Community Housing (Tenancy Management) (Level 4) [Ref: 5592]. Developed by Toitū...
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New Prisoner Management Skill Standards Approved
27/10/25
New Prisoner Management Skill Standards Approved
We are pleased to announce that NZQA has approved nine new skill standards to align with the New Zealand Certificates in Prisoner Management (Level 3)...
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Fire and Rescue qualifications and standards review update
23/10/25
Fire and Rescue qualifications and standards review update
Review Date Extended – Fire and Rescue Qualifications   Thanks to everyone who provided feedback on the following Fire and Rescue Qualifications:  New Zealand Certificate in...
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New Micro-credential approval: Apply clinical coding principles and processes in a health and wellbeing setting (Micro-credential) (Level 5, 30 credits) [Ref: 5380]
17/10/25
New Micro-credential approval: Apply clinical coding principles and processes in a health and wellbeing setting (Micro-credential) (Level 5, 30 credits) [Ref: 5380]
Toitū te Waiora is pleased to announce NZQA approval of the Apply clinical coding principles and processes in a health and wellbeing setting (Micro-credential) . It can be...
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Update on Unit Standard 424 and Skill Standard 40756
17/09/25
Update on Unit Standard 424 and Skill Standard 40756
Please note that standard-setting responsibilities for unit standard 424 (‘​Assess and manage an emergency care situation during an outdoor recreation activity​’) and its replacement skill standard 40756 (‘​Monitor and...
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Emergency Communications Centres Qualification and Standards Review
03/09/25
Emergency Communications Centres Qualification and Standards Review
Toitū te Waiora is seeking feedback on six proposed skill standards and the expiry of 10-unit standards.   Skill Standard Development   Toitū te Waiora has developed...
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Development of Ophthalmic Technician standards and proposed micro-credential
26/08/25
Development of Ophthalmic Technician standards and proposed micro-credential
Toitū te Waiora – in collaboration with regional ophthalmology departments and clinical leads at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora – has developed three ophthalmic...
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Feedback invited: Proposed new qualification – New Zealand Certificate in Community Housing (Tenancy Management) 
25/08/25
Feedback invited: Proposed new qualification – New Zealand Certificate in Community Housing (Tenancy Management) 
Toitū te Waiora is seeking feedback on a proposed new qualification: the New Zealand Certificate in Community Housing (Tenancy Management).   This qualification is designed to...
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New qualifications in Disability Support
25/08/25
New qualifications in Disability Support
Toitū te Waiora Workforce Development Council is seeking sector and community feedback on two proposed qualifications:  New Zealand Certificate in Disability Support (Level 3)  New...
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Pharmacy Technician and Assistant Qualifications Approved by NZQA
12/08/25
Pharmacy Technician and Assistant Qualifications Approved by NZQA
Toitū te Waiora is pleased to advise that the reviewed Pharmacy Technician and Assistant qualifications have now been approved by NZQA. These qualifications have been...
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