A unified system for all vocational education: reform of vocational education

This report outlines the major changes all stakeholders can expect as a result of New Zealand's vocational education reforms. Issues in the current system - including skills shortages, confusion in training processes, regional institute struggles and lack of industry input - are addressed as reasons for the new reforms. There are seven key changes highlighted: (1) emphasising industry involvement; (2) ensuring regional skills needs are met; (3) emphasising a stronger voice for Maori businesses; (4) the creation of a single national institute of vocational education, accessible through...  [+] Show more

This report outlines the major changes all stakeholders can expect as a result of New Zealand's vocational education reforms. Issues in the current system - including skills shortages, confusion in training processes, regional institute struggles and lack of industry input - are addressed as reasons for the new reforms. There are seven key changes highlighted: (1) emphasising industry involvement; (2) ensuring regional skills needs are met; (3) emphasising a stronger voice for Maori businesses; (4) the creation of a single national institute of vocational education, accessible through regional campuses; (5) removing barriers between on-the-job and off-the-job learning; (6) the creation of Centres of Vocational Excellence to improve links to industry and communities; and (7) unifying the vocational education funding system.

Edited excerpts from publication.