Development of credentials (March – June 2025)
Ringa Hora has commenced the development of a new Employment Advocacy qualification at Level 5 (60 credits), working collaboratively with industry partners and educational institutions. This project also includes the creation of skill standards that will be aligned with the qualification framework.
We are committed to engaging with stakeholders and our consultation network throughout the development process. Feedback and expressions of interest are welcome at any stage, and we encourage anyone interested to connect with us.
To get involved or make an enquiry, please email us at [email protected].
Background
Employment advocates do not require any qualifications or credentials to represent somebody in an employment dispute, and there is also no industry regulation.
In October 2024, Ringa Hora was approached by industry representatives to discuss issues surrounding this with Employment Advocates and explore potential solutions for industry.
From October 24 to February 25 Ringa Hora engaged with industry representatives, associations and potential providers via online meetings to further explore these issues. See Employment Advocacy Project Summary of Findings for a summary of what was discussed in the webinars.
Engagement findings
Two general directions were proposed in the webinars:
Ringa Hora is not an organisation that has authority to work on a regulatory/legislative approach. However, Ringa Hora can play a role in exploring an education approach through the development of credentials such as qualifications, standards, and/or micro-credentials.
The following next steps are indicative and subject to change. These are:
Ringa Hora will engage fully with stakeholders and our wider consultation group throughout the project.
We welcome feedback or expressions of interest to be involved at any time and will continue to add people who are interested.
If you have any further enquiries, please email [email protected].
