NATIONAL NEWS!
A listing of science and knowledge events in New Zealand
Wellington, Christchurch (coming soon)
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Kia ora koutou, Welcome to the latest edition of RoVE News. One of the highlights of the past month was the Independent Tertiary Education New Zealand (ITENZ) conference in Auckland which brought together many of the key players in the reformed vocational education and training sector. New Zealand has around 400 private training establishments (PTEs), about half of which receive TEC funding. TEC and MOE took the opportunity to network with and inform the sector on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for PTEs. |
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The Reform of Vocational Education (RoVE) has fundamentally changed the landscape for vocational education, and will bring many new opportunities for innovative, financially viable PTEs, TEC Deputy Chief Executive Delivery Gillian Dudgeon told the Independent Tertiary Education New Zealand (ITENZ) conference in Auckland last month. |
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UFS funding boost for PTE sector There will now be an additional $1 million available from the 2023 PTE Strategic Fund, bringing the total available to $16.8 million. As signalled earlier this year we have worked with individual PTEs on the data which informed initial allocations of funding. As a result of this work and the decision to include ICT provision as a strategic priority area there have been adjustments to 2023 transition funding for the sector. |
| WDC actions industry calls for more forestry quals Muka Tangata, the Workforce Development Council for the food and fibre sector, is taking action on a new qualification to recognise business, leadership and communication skills at a higher level in the forestry sector. This follows engagement with Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service which identified a gap for a qualification which could provide a stepping-stone for employees wishing to move from technically focused roles into supervision and leadership. The new qualification will sit between the current level 4 and level 6 offerings in the NZQA framework. |
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Consultation on Good Practice Code for New Zealand Apprenticeships TEC is updating the Good Practice Code for New Zealand Apprenticeships (the Code) to make it technically correct for 2023 and beyond. The Code sets out the responsibilities and expectations of all parties involved in an apprenticeship: the apprentice, the employer and the tertiary education organisation. The Code has been impacted by several changes, notably the introduction of Reform of Vocational Education. |
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NZQA Rules consultation closes NZQA has completed consultation on its Rules to reflect changes arising from RoVE and the passing of the Education and Training Amendment Act 2022. |
Industry and training providers incentivised to consider fresh training ideas The Construction Centre of Vocational Excellence ConCOVE Tūhura has introduced a new fund to encourage industry and education training providers to produce innovative and fresh projects that deliver beneficial outcomes to learners, employers and industry. |
Regional workforce plan drives investment in critical training
Te Tai Tokerau’s first Regional Workforce Plan was launched at Waitangi on 1 November with a focus on hauora (health), hapori (communities), whānau (family), construction and infrastructure, primary industries, workforce resilience and climate change. |
Focus on work-based learning: Trade-training launches a bright future for marine sector apprentices
Jack Adkins was in Year 12 at Auckland’s Rangitoto College when he made the decision to leave school. “I wasn’t that interested in staying and wanted to look for a job,” Jack says. Not sure of his next move he spoke with the school’s career advisor. “We talked about engineering or mechanics which I was interested in except I didn’t want to work with vehicles. The advisor wanted to know what else I enjoyed, so I told them anything to do with the sea as I’ve virtually grown up on the water,” Jack says. “They suggested I look at the marine sector.” |
What can we tell you? If there is anything you would like to know more about, or if you have any suggestions, please email us at RoVE@tec.govt.nz
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Minutes of AGM
Held by Video Conference
Thursday 9th March 2023 at 7.40 pm.
Present | Bruce Hurley, Peter Over, Terry Thomas, Malcolm Wheeler
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Apologies | Ian Brown, Ross Muir (post-meeting), Basil Orr
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Minutes of Previous AGM | That the minutes of the previous AGM, held on Wednesday 31st March 2022 at 7.35 pm be confirmed as a true and accurate record (Peter Over/Terry Thomas). Passed.
Matters Arising
Nil matters arising from the report.
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President’s Report | That President’s Report be accepted (Malcolm Wheeler/Bruce Hurley). Passed.
Matters Arising
Nil matters arising from the report.
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Secretary’s Report | That Secretary’s Report be accepted (Bruce Hurley/Malcolm Wheeler). Passed.
Matters Arising
Nil matters arising from the report.
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Financial Report | That Financial Report (see below) be accepted (Bruce Hurley/Peter Over). Passed.
Matters Arising
Nil matters arising from the report.
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EARB Report | That Engineering Associates Registration Board Report be accepted (Bruce Hurley/Malcolm Wheeler). Passed.
Matters Arising
Nil matters arising from the report.
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Election of Officers |
There being only one nomination for each position, all positions were confirmed without the need for elections. The Wellington Branch Councillor position was unfilled.
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Appointment of Financial Reviewer | That the current financial reviewer, Jo Francisco, be reappointed for the 2023 financial year (Bruce Hurley/ Malcolm Wheeler). Passed.
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| 2023 Subscriptions | That the membership subscription rate be increased to $25.00 for the 2023 financial year (Bruce Hurley/ Malcolm Wheeler). Passed.
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| Cheque Signatories | That the current payment signatories (Ross Muir/ Bruce Hurley/Peter Over/Malcolm Wheeler) be retained (Terry Thomas/Malcolm Wheeler). Passed.
Although approved as a signatory at the last AGM, the paper is yet to be progressed to add Malcom Wheeler as a signatory.
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Deletion of Members | That the eight Members whose subscriptions have remained unpaid for the past four years have their membership terminated (Bruce Hurley/Malcolm Wheeler). Passed
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Remits | Nil submitted.
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| General Business | The Spark Foundation That a donation of $50.00 be made to the Spark Foundation in recognition of making the video conference facilities available the meeting Auckland VHF Group That a donation of $50.00 be made to the Auckland VHF Group of the NZART in recognition of their continuing support through their standing invitation for Institute members to attend their meetings and access to their magazine, Spectrum (Bruce Hurley/Peter Over) Passed.
New Zealand Certificate in Electronics Terry Thomas reported how the Papakura Branch of the NZART is working with the Manukau Institute of Technology in delivering the New Zealand Certificate in Electronics. Manakau is the only institute in New Zealand where the course is offered. Terry is seeking further detail from the Papakura Branch.
No further general business.
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Closure | The meeting was declared closed at 8.20 pm.
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| General Business | The Spark Foundation That a donation of $50.00 be made to the Spark Foundation in recognition of making the video conference facilities available the meeting Auckland VHF Group That a donation of $50.00 be made to the Auckland VHF Group of the NZART in recognition of their continuing support through their standing invitation for Institute members to attend their meetings and access to their magazine, Spectrum (Malcolm Wheeler/Basil Orr) Passed.
No further general business.
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Closure | The meeting was declared closed at 8.10 pm.
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Financial Reports
First Quarter FY22
Second Quarter FY22
Third Quarter FY22
Full Year FY 22
* Unaudited
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