Ako Whakaruruhau – Implementing and evaluating good practice for Māori trade training
Status
Completed: 6 December 2016
Project Details
An action research project to enhance success for Māori by supporting organisations to address internal cultural competency and good practice for Māori in trades training. A collaboration of Ihi Research, Hawkins Construction, Te Tapuae o Rehua and Ako Aotearoa.
Aims:
The primary aim of the project was to implement Te Ako Tiketike, an evidence based theory model, and identify its outcomes for learners, as well as the mechanisms, systems and structures required to implement the model.
Methodology:
This project implemented the model Te Ako Tiketike - Māori as Successful Workplace Learners at Hawkins Construction and the He Toki ki te Mahi Group Training Scheme.
The project:
- focused on learning pathways to bring about an organisational focus on Māori apprenticeship success
- analysed apprentice support practices for Māori in apprentices
- provided systems support and guidelines for Hawkins Construction
- developed a set of resources designed to support the development of a positive learning environment for Māori apprentices
- looked at integrating knowledge of mentoring and learning, as well as raising awareness about the importance of cultural knowledge on site.
Team
Dr Catherine Savage
Ihi Research
Nancy McConnell
Hawkins Construction
Laura Clifford
Hawkins Construction
Eruera Tarena
Te Tapuae o Rehua
Kym Hamilton
Te Tapuae o Rehua
Hemi Inia
Te Tapuae o Rehua
Mathias Pitama
Te Tapuae o Rehua
Andrew Confait
Hawkins Construction
Porsha London
Te Tapuae o RehuaStatus
Funding
$300,000.00 (excl GST)
Key Findings
Findings related to mentoring and Māori apprentices
- Sub-contractor variability adds complexity to the implementation of support initiatives.
- Raising awareness in the sector brought about a demand for new learning.
- Stereotyping and deficit attitudes about Māori were evident and embedded.
- High staff turnover and change impacts on relationships – the provision for the mentor needs to be ongoing but not always on site.
- The ability to recognise and respond to cultural difference needs to be a part of the culture of the organisation.
- Where possible, placing Māori apprentices to work together is best.
- Providing apprentices with leadership opportunities positively impacts their performance.
Key Recommendations
Recommendations for companies supporting apprentices
- Your company’s leadership must be strong and committed to supporting and enhancing diversity and organisational change.
- The culture of your organisation needs to be open to supporting change.
- Connections with iwi and mana whenua will strengthen your initiatives with your Māori apprentices.
- Your businesses need to be prepared to address deficit attitudes.
- Creating a project culture can support positive learning practices and workplace relationships.
- Supportive mentoring relationships work.
A summary report by Dr Catherine Savage, Ihi Research.
- 11 December 2016
He Toki Ki Te Mahi - Implementing and Evaluating Good Practice in the Trades.
(PDF, 1.1 MB, 24-pages).
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He Toki Ki Te Mahi - Implementing and Evaluating Good Practice in the Trades.
(PDF, 2 MB, 27-pages).
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A3 poster – The Success of the People Around You and Your Team is a Reflection of Your Skill As a Coach and Mentor.
- 11 December 2016
The Success of the People Around You and Your Team is a Reflection of Your Skill As a Coach and Mentor.
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Getting the best effort from the people you work with.
- 11 December 2016
He Toki Ki Te Mahi - Implementing and evaluating good practice in the trades.
- 11 December 2016
Be a Guardian of the Land And Leave No Footprints.
- 11 December 2016
He Toki Ki Te Mahi - Implementing and evaluating good practice in the trades.
- 11 December 2016
He Toki Ki Te Mahi - Implementing and evaluating good practice in the trades.
- 11 December 2016
He Toki Ki Te Mahi - Implementing and evaluating good practice in the trades.
- 11 December 2016