Adult Education and Training Qualifications Review
Introduction
Ako Aotearoa is the Qualification Developer for 14 Teacher Education and Literacy and Numeracy qualifications, all due for review in 2020 within the NZQA requirements.
See the qualifications in scope for review »
While Ako Aotearoa has overall responsibility for the review, we have contracted others to assist in the review process. The key team involved in the review are:
- John Milne, Ako Aotearoa – Project Manager
- Linda Keesing-Styles, Independent Contractor – Project Director
- Graeme Smith, Independent Contractor – Project Facilitator
- Kristen Rive, Ako Aotearoa – Project Administrator
Linda and Graeme work collaboratively across their two roles with Linda taking a stronger oversight of Teacher Education qualifications and Graeme overseeing Literacy and Numeracy qualifications. They are equally responsible for, and involved in, the review planning and processes.
Current status
We reported the review recommendations to NZQA in September 2020. We hope that the revised qualifications will be approved and published early in 2021.
Panel discussion
On 30 July 2020, a panel of those who worked on the review shared information about the qualifications and outlined feedback from representative groups and stakeholders. If you would like to watch a recording of this session please complete this short form.
Latest Updates
All updates and current information will be posted here.
Review Plan
The review plan has been developed to meet the NZQA review guidelines. The plan document outlines the process, phases, communication, consultation and milestones.
Consultation and Communication
Stakeholder engagement will utilise a representative group approach. Consultation with appropriate stakeholders will result in agreement as to who represents key groups.
To a significant extent, the review will progress through digital communication channels allowing for maximum opportunities for stakeholder input. All stakeholders have a responsibility to contribute to the process through digital channels and face-to-face consultation if and when required. This page will contain all key information. At April 2020 we are aware of the pressures on staffing. Let us know if it is difficult to contribute at this time.
Phases and Milestones
The process will unfold in four phases:
- preparing for the review
- planning the review
- conducting the review
- reporting the review.
The phases with approximate timelines and deliverables are:
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Phase |
Intended Deadline |
Intended Deliverables |
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1 |
Prepare |
31 March |
Collate information on quals Initial analysis of data Establishment of stakeholder profile NZQA triggers review |
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2 |
Plan |
30 April |
Confirm stakeholder profile Prepare report of data analysis Prepare a plan Advise stakeholders and peak bodies Establish representative group |
|
3a |
Conduct |
30 June |
Map quals to workforce requirements Determine fitness for purpose Confirm workforce skill needs Stakeholder consultation Assess qualifications |
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3b |
Conduct |
31 August |
Determine changes Analyse feedback and make changes Finalise qualifications Collate stakeholder support for revised qualifications |
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4 |
Report |
30 September |
Report the results of the review Create new qualifications as required (ongoing) |
We hope that the revised qualifications will be approved and published early in 2021.
Stakeholders
All stakeholder costs of contributing to the consultation and review process will be met by the relevant stakeholder organisation.
View the terms of reference for the stakeholder group »
Resources to Support the Review
- NZQA review guidelines
- Documents and templates (Listed under 'Stages of a qualification review')