Qualifications and standards

Understanding the NZQF
Qualifications
Developing qualifications at Levels 1-6 on the NZQF
Standards
- - Unit standard reviews and developments
  - - Cook Islands Cultural Studies
  - - Core Generic
  - - History
  - - English for Academic Purposes
  - - Adult and Generic Education and Training
  - - Communication Skills
  - - Taonga Puoro
  - - Te Ara Hou ki te Ora
  - - Music Technology
  - - Niue Arts and Crafts
  - - Reo Māori
  - - Unit standards for Foundation and Bridging
  - - Tourism Māori
  - - Reo Māori Media
  - - Manaaki Marae
  - - Tikanga
  - - Financial Capability
  - - Māori Business and Management
  - - Sociology
  - - Supported Learning
  - - Te Ara Nunumi
  - - Te Matauranga Maori me te Whakangungu - Early Learning
  - - Micro and Macro Economics
  - - Vagahau Niue
  - - Whakairo
  - - English Language
  - - Māori Performing Arts
  - - Whānau Ora
  - - Mana Wahine
  - - Science
  - - Legal Studies
  - - Literacy and Numeracy
  - - Ngā Mahi a te Whare Pora
- - Changes to unit standards
- - NZQA unit standard resources
Awards
Results

Te Ara Hou ki te Ora unit standards review

Upcoming reviews

The next review of Te Ara Hou ki te Ora unit standards is scheduled for 2021.

Resources and links

Completed reviews

2017 – Review and Revision of Hauora, and development of new Whānau Ora unit standards

Details are available in the September 2017 Review and Revision of Hauora, and development of new Whānau Ora unit standards change report.

These changes were a result of the mandatory review of the Health and Disabilities, Social Services and Whānau Ora qualification and the subsequent listing of 11 mātauranga Māori qualifications on the NZQF December 2015. The current and future skill and knowledge requirements of the sector were discussed at length with sector experts; and has informed the writing of these whānau ora unit standards that align to the New Zealand Certificates in Whānau Ora.

2016 – Review of Hauora unit standards

Details are available in the August 2016 Review of Hauora unit standards change report.

The standards were reviewed and amended to ensure that they are relevant and fit for purpose and that their outcomes are achievable, coherent, and consistent with valid assessment practices. The review was carried out in consultation with the Whakaruruhau.

Details are available in the August 2016 Review of Hauora unit standards change report.

The standards were reviewed to ensure they are fit for purpose and relevant. Hui with the Whakaruruhau Hauora were held during January and further discussions held by telephone and via email.

Details are available in the August 2016 Review of Hauora unit standards change report.

The standards were reviewed to ensure they are fit for purpose and relevant. Hui with the Whakaruruhau Hauora were held October and November 2015 to ensure the standards are fit for purpose and relevant. Draft standards were published on the NZQA website and stakeholders were invited to submit feedback. All amendments were endorsed by the Hauora Whakaruruhau.

2015 – Review and Rollover of Hauora unit standards

Details are available in the December 2015 Review of Hauora unit standards change report.

In 2015, MQS initiated the review and rollover of unit standards from the subfield Hauora as part of a planned work cycle. Hui with the Whakaruruhau Hauora were held August, and October 2015 to ensure the standards are fit for purpose and relevant.

Contact

For the latest information and updates regarding this review, please refer back to this page, or contact Māori Qualifications Services.