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Update on Beauty Services Qualifications Review 2025
09/05/25
Update on Beauty Services Qualifications Review 2025
In 2022, Toitū te Waiora completed a scheduled review of the six beauty services qualifications. Initially, it was decided that the next review would take...
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Mental Health First Aid Skill Standard Approved
24/04/25
Mental Health First Aid Skill Standard Approved
We are pleased to announce that NZQA has approved a new skill standard 40722 – Provide Mental Health First Aid (Level 3). Developed by Toitū...
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Early Childhood Education National Industry Advisory Group (NIAGs) meets for the first time
21/04/25
Early Childhood Education National Industry Advisory Group (NIAGs) meets for the first time
Toitū te Waiora recently hosted members of the new Early Childhood Education (ECE) NIAG who met for the first time in Wellington, following on from...
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Proposed micro-credential for emergency services sector
17/04/25
Proposed micro-credential for emergency services sector
Toitū te Waiora is consulting on a proposed micro-credential to replace several NZQA-approved Coordinated Incident Management System (CIMS) training schemes for New Zealand’s emergency management...
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New Micro-credential Approval: Health Coach Preparation (Level 4)
10/04/25
New Micro-credential Approval: Health Coach Preparation (Level 4)
We are pleased to announce that NZQA has approved and listed the Health Coach Preparation (Level 4) micro-credential [Ref: 129155-1]. Developed by Toitū te Waiora,...
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Toitū te Waiora establishes its first Social Services National Advisory Group (NIAG)
04/04/25
Toitū te Waiora establishes its first Social Services National Advisory Group (NIAG)
Toitū te Waiora proudly hosted its first kanohi ki te kanohi (face-to-face) hui with the newly established Social Services NIAG this week. This dynamic group...
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New Development of Family Violence Skill Standards and Micro-credentials
23/03/25
New Development of Family Violence Skill Standards and Micro-credentials
Following the Health and Wellbeing qualification review in 2024, Toitū te Waiora identified a gap in specialist Family Violence and Sexual Violence skills and knowledge.  ...
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Update on long-term health conditions skill standards, qualification, and micro-credential development
19/03/25
Update on long-term health conditions skill standards, qualification, and micro-credential development
  Toitū te Waiora has developed a set of level 3 skill standards to aid deeper understanding of common long-term health conditions in partnership with...
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Update on the Occupational Health and Safety Skill Standards Project
11/03/25
Update on the Occupational Health and Safety Skill Standards Project
Update on the status of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Skill Standards Project: Initially, Toitū te Waiora had planned to revisit the project in...
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Proposed skill standards for New Zealand Certificate in Prisoner Management (Level 3) [Ref: 2658v3]
04/03/25
Proposed skill standards for New Zealand Certificate in Prisoner Management (Level 3) [Ref: 2658v3]
Toitū te Waiora has developed six draft skill standards to align with programmes leading to the New Zealand Certificate in Prisoner Management (Level 3) [Ref:...
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Proposed new Unit Standard – Undertake a non-complex individual support plan review with an older person living in the community (Level 3, 3 credits)
23/02/25
Proposed new Unit Standard – Undertake a non-complex individual support plan review with an older person living in the community (Level 3, 3 credits)
The Health of the older person – Kaiāwhina-led non-complex support plan (Level 3, 3 credits) micro-credential was approved by NZQA on 13 June 2024 [https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/nzqf/search/viewQualification.do?selectedItemKey=5038]....
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Deb Rowland’s career journey: Shedding Light on disability in the workforce
19/02/25
Deb Rowland’s career journey: Shedding Light on disability in the workforce
Deb works for Gisborne District Council. She plays a significant role in responding to Civil Defence emergencies, both declared and non-declared, acting as a logistics...
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