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 early 2025 after considering the next steps in the last quarter of 2024. However, after careful review of the project’s complexity and the substantial resources required, we have made the decision to put the initiative back to its original scheduled review date of 2026, rather than start it prior as previously intended.

The OHS Skill Standards span across all Workforce Development Councils (WDCs), and we have determined that it is not feasible to proceed at this time given the current Vocational Education and Training (VET) reforms.

Toitū te Waiora remain committed to ensuring that the final skill standards meet industry needs to the highest standard. We will continue to assess the timing and resources required and look forward to engaging with stakeholders in due course.

We apologise for any inconvenience this delay may cause and appreciate your ongoing support of this crucial initiative. Thank you for your understanding.