2024 – 2025 Review of Business Qualifications and standards

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council is commencing the review of the following qualifications. Our aim is to register a fit for purpose suite of products (qualifications and standards) that are strategically relevant to Aotearoa, people and communities and their aspirations. We will gather information to inform any future development for micro-credentials during this review.

The qualifications within scope:

• New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 3) (60 credits) Ref: 2452 
• New Zealand Certificate in Business (Introduction to Small Business) (Level 3) (60 credits) Ref: 2454 
• New Zealand Certificate in Business (Small Business) (Level 4) (60 credits) Ref: 2457 
• New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 4) (60 credits) Ref: 2461 
• New Zealand Certificate in Business (Accounting Support Services) (Level 4) (50 credits) Ref: 2455 
• New Zealand Certificate in Business (Introduction to Team Leadership) (Level 3) Ref: 2453
• New Zealand Certificate in Business (First Line Management) (Level 4) Ref: 2456
• New Zealand Certificate in Project Management (Level 4) (60 credits) Ref: 2462 
• New Zealand Diploma in Business (with strands in Accounting, Administration and Technology, Human Resource Management, Leadership and Management, Marketing and Sales, and Project Management) (Level 5) (120 credits) Ref: 2459 
• New Zealand Diploma in Business (with strands in Accounting, Administration and Technology, Human Resource Management, Leadership and Management, Māori Business and Management, Marketing and Sales) (Level 6) (120 credits) Ref: 2460
• Diploma in Hospitality Management (Level 7) Ref: 3544
• Diploma in Business Management (Level 7) (with specialisations in Brand Management, Business Information Technology, Digital Ubiquitous Marketing) Ref: 3711
• Diploma in Business Administration Ref: 107797

Standards

The Business review will include reviewing current unit standards under the following subfields to develop skill standards and any micro-credentials as needed.

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Business Environment
• Business Operations and Development
• Financial Management
• Marketing

The outcomes of the review will also be informed by the Te Manu Arataki Leadership project being run at the same time.  Keep up to date with Te Manu Arataki Leadership Project here.

You are invited to participate by filling in the expression of interest form

Our approach

Annual timeline

We propose the reviews for the groupings to take place during the following quarters.

Methods of engaging:

The reviews will be conducted using a variety of methods. This may include face to face and/or online meetings, individual interviews (face to face and online), email consultation, focus groups and workshops.

Please complete the – Express your interest in the Business Review form to provide feedback on existing products, and/or be involved or informed.

Any questions can be emailed to [email protected].