2013 Qualifications Review

“We are committed to reducing the number of qualifications to around 1300 at levels 1 – 6 by the end of 2014, down from 4,600 in This will ensure continued confidence in the value and relevance of qualifications and clarify pathways to higher qualifications.” Prime Minister’s Statement to Parliament – 20 Jan ESOL qualifications approved for development from cookery qualifications for approval from 74

Workforce opportunity 1. “Expansion of health assistant and client care supporting roles across community services and health. Increased focus on integrated community services and health care.” 2a. At what level does a worker need skills across ‘sectors’ e.g. disability, mental health, addiction, dementia? 2b. Which sectors are included in the above? 3. What are 2 key outcomes you would like the Qualifications Review achieve/contribute to? Feedback

Outputs RulesRoles Process Feedback Workforce map

 New Zealand qualifications  (no more national or local qualifications)  Qualifications belong to NZ (not education providers)  One qualification - multiple programmes  Quals are described in terms of graduate outcomes  do, be & know  descriptions include education and employment pathways  mandatory and optional outcomes  Earn their place on the framework – need to be significantly different Rules 4 Programme of study or training AssessmentQualification

 Graduate outcomes at level 2 might look something like:  Understands o the client’s needs and how to meet those needs within the services that can be provided in their role o reporting requirements, work boundaries, own role and who to seek advice and support from o key concepts underpinning health and disability in NZ and how theses concepts relate to their role  Provides supervised basic client support for a specific sector as defined within the ‘client’s plan’ and in accordance with organisation’s policies and procedures  Recognises and reports change as expected by an entry level person  Communicates with clients as expected by an entry level person  Relates with family/wh ā nau,community, and enhances the relationship with the provider and client as expected by an entry level person  Keeps themselves and their client safe Rules 3

Application to develop Evaluation Application for approval Evaluation Qualification not approved Qualification approved Qualification listing Qualification review Rules 3 Qualification development process

 NZQA oversees the review  Parallel development  Lead reviewers Careerforce & MoH/NZQA – Mātauranga Māori  Qualification developers  Programme developers Roles 1

 Workforce map (roles/functions & competencies)  A new suite of qualifications with evidenced need  Informed by robust and credible stakeholder involvement and consultation  The focus must be on the need for the qualification and not its historical ownership  Relevant/fit for purpose, future proofed qualifications  Actions for existing qualifications, transition, equivalences, recognition, etc  Paperwork includes: Review Plan, Needs Analysis Report, Review Report, Approval to Develop Applications, Stakeholder Involvement Forms Outputs 3

Example of a suite of qualifications Outputs 2

Process 2 Overall - what needs to happen

 Working group  Niche working groups  Review group  ITP & PTE representation  Jo Blakeley & Kelly Storer  Consultation & on going communication  Application to NZQA for approval Process 1 Draft suite of qualifications Consult Qualifications Consult Applications to NZQA The Qualifications Review

Skill strategies gap examples

Foundation Skills Core Competencies Diversional Therapy Disability Information Provision Intellectual Disability Level 2Level 3Level 4Level 5 + Current national qualifications Dementia LCP Human Services Disability Support, Assessment, Planning and Coordination Residential Vision and Hearing Screening Senior Support Allied Health Assistance Newborn Hearing Screening Brain Injury Support Public Health Advocacy Mental Health and Addiction Mental Health Hearing Therapy Orderlies Social Services Employment support Youth Work Abuse, Neglect and Violence Whānau/Family and Foster Care

Plus niche qualifications e.g.  Advocacy  Newborn Hearing Screening  Hearing Therapy  On review, some current niche qualifications may become strands or electives within the qualification pathway above. Skill strategy feedback

Workforce map 4 Key functions/ work role Range of titles (sectors, settings) Key competencies skill sets (strands) NZQF level Qualifications

Workforce map 3 Key functions/ work role Range of titles (sectors, settings) ManagerCare Home Manager Clinical Development Manager Clinical Manager General Manager Manager National Education Training Manager National Quality Manager Operations Manager Organisational Development and Learning Manager Service Portfolio Manager Services Manager Southern Regional Operations Manager Training and Quality Manager

Workforce map 2 Key functions/ job roles Range of jobs (sectors, settings)  Carry out activities to maintain personal care and/or other activities of living  Carry out activities related to an individualised plan  Report directly to a supervisor  Not responsible for other workers Residential Aged Care  Avoid duplication, repetition  Find commonalities  Evidence of need  Graduate outcomes that make space for future service needs, requirements within standards and contracts

Certificate level 2Certificate level 3Certificate level 4Certificate/Diploma level 5 Qualifies individuals with introductory knowledge and skills for a field(s)/areas of work or study. Qualifies individuals with knowledge and skills for a specific role(s) within fields/areas of work and/or preparation for further study. Qualifies individuals to work or study in broad or specialised field(s) /areas. Qualifies individuals with theoretical and/or technical knowledge and skills within an aspect(s) of a specific field of work or study. Outcomes A graduate is able to: · apply literacy and numeracy skills relevant to the role · work under general supervision Outcomes A graduate is able to: · apply a range of communication skills relevant to the role · apply literacy and numeracy skills relevant to the role · work under limited supervision Outcomes A graduate is able to apply a range of communication skills relevant to the field of work NZQA levels

Workforce map Key functions/work roleRange of titles (sectors, settings if important ) NZQF level

Workforce opportunity 1. “Expansion of health assistant and client care supporting roles across community services and health. Increased focus on integrated community services and health care.” 2a. At what level does a worker need skills across ‘sectors’ e.g. disability, mental health, addiction, dementia? 2b. Which sectors are included in the above? 3. What are 2 key outcomes you would like the Qualifications Review achieve/contribute to? Feedback

Significant duplication exists between the core competencies and the intellectual disability, human services and residential strands. 4. How would you structure the qualification suite at level 3? Feedback 1 Option 1Number?Option 2Number?Option 3Number?Option 4Number?Option 5Number? Option 1Option 4 Option 2Option 5 Option 3

5. What key functions/job roles are missing qualifications/skill sets now or in 5 years time e.g. peer support? 6. How do we consult with consumers? 7. Are there other key stakeholders/people we need to check are engaged in the process? 8. Are there any key groups offering non NZQA training who we should be contacting? 9. What are your key concerns or questions? Feedback 1

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