Industry Training Federation submission on the Reform of Vocational Education

The Industry Training Federation (ITF) is the national body for New Zealand's eleven Industry Training Organisations (ITOs). This submission presents the ITF's views on what New Zealand needs from a vocational education and training (VET) system, their assessment of the current Reform of Vocational Education (RoVE) proposal, and a revised approach that they believe will better meet the needs of Government, industry, and learners.

In summary, ITF support a strengthened industry standard setting and skills leadership; consistent delivery and adherence to industry standards across the vocational system; financial stabilisation of publicly funded vocational education providers; and consolidated funding rates for on-job and off-job training. They do not support transferring responsibility for workplace training and apprenticeships to vocational education providers. ITF believe the government's vision of a more integrated and coherent vocational sector is fully achievable through building on the strengths of industry-led training and apprenticeships; but the proposal does not provide a compelling case that the proposed system structure will be more sustainable for the Crown or better meet New Zealand's skills needs - the ultimate purpose of any vocational education and training system.

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