2013 Qualifications Review

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 2008. 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 2013

7 ESOL qualifications approved for development from 2744 cookery qualifications for approval from 74

Workforce opportunity1.

“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?

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Outputs

Rules Roles Process

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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

Rules4

Programme of study or training Assessment Qualificatio

n

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 roleo reporting requirements, work boundaries, own role and who to seek advice and

support fromo 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/whānau ,community, and enhances the relationship with the

provider and client as expected by an entry level person Keeps themselves and their client safe

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Application to develop

Evaluation Application for approval

Evaluation

Qualification not approved Qualification not approved

Qualification approved

Qualification listing

Qualification review

Rules3Qualification development process

NZQA oversees the review

Parallel development

Lead reviewers Careerforce & MoH/NZQA – Mātauranga Māori

Qualification developers

Programme developers

Roles1

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

Outputs3

Example of a suite of qualifications Outputs2

Process2

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

Process1

Draft suite of qualifications

Consult

Qualifications

Consult

Applications to NZQA

The Qualifications Review

Skill strategies gap examplesTransferability & flexibility of skills Pathway

Career pathway into specialist, regulated, wider social services PathwayCompulsory & electives - flexibility to meet service and individual's changes Outcome levelInteragency & team based - ACC, Edn, Empt, primary & secondary care, reduce offending, justice, integrated family health

Pathway and Outcome level

Peer support RoleDispute, conflict resolution, prolem solving Specific skillFuture proof changes to service delivery Outcome levelAlign mental health, disability, primary care and social services Outcome levelComplex cares, specialist, advanced skill needs, complexity related skills Outcome levelConnecting career pathways between sectors PathwayFirstline management PathwayCommuications, transformational communications, assistive technologies, non verbal communication Outcome levelBasic technology & computer literacy Outcome levelCommunity care for dementia Specific skillHome coordinators RoleSupported employment Outcome levelCultural Outcome level

Foundation Skills

Core Competencies

Diversional Therapy

Disability Information

Provision

Intellectual Disability

Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 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 ServicesEmployment support

Youth WorkYouth 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 map4

Key functions/work role

Range of titles(sectors, settings)

Key competencies skill sets (strands)

NZQF level

Qualifications

Workforce map3

Key functions/work role

Range of titles(sectors, settings)

Manager Care Home ManagerClinical Development ManagerClinical ManagerGeneral ManagerManagerNational Education Training ManagerNational Quality ManagerOperations ManagerOrganisational Development and Learning ManagerService Portfolio ManagerServices ManagerSouthern Regional Operations ManagerTraining and Quality Manager

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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 2 Certificate level 3 Certificate level 4 Certificate/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 specialisedfield(s) /areas.

Qualifies individuals with theoretical and/or technical knowledge and skills within an aspect(s) of a specific field of work or study.

OutcomesA graduate is able to:· apply literacy and numeracy skills relevant to the role · work under general supervision

OutcomesA 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

OutcomesA graduate is able to apply a range of communication skills relevant to the field of work

NZQA levels

Workforce mapKey functions/work role Range of titles

(sectors, settings if important )NZQF level

2

3

4

5

6

Workforce opportunity1.

“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?

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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?

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Option 1 Number? Option 2 Number? Option 3 Number? Option 4 Number? Option 5 Number?

Option 1 Option 4

Option 2 Option 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?

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Thank you for your advice and feedback.

We are now underway…

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