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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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More learning pathways for health and social sector workforce supporting those with long term health conditions
01/09/25
More learning pathways for health and social sector workforce supporting those with long term health conditions
  Health and community care workers will soon benefit from a new suite of micro-credentials that can lead towards the attainment of the New Zealand...
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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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National Consultation: Proposed Health and Wellbeing Core Skill Standards
11/08/25
National Consultation: Proposed Health and Wellbeing Core Skill Standards
Toitū te Waiora is undertaking national consultation on draft Health and Wellbeing core Skill Standards following on from the 2024 Health and Wellbeing qualifications review.    ...
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New Micro-credential Approval: Applied Coordinated Incident Management (Micro-Credential) Level 4
06/08/25
New Micro-credential Approval: Applied Coordinated Incident Management (Micro-Credential) Level 4
Toitū te Waiora is pleased to announce NZQA approval of the Applied Coordinated Incident Management (Level 4) micro-credential [Ref: 129155-1] that can be assessed by...
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