VET Consultation — Come and have your say!

The Government is currently reviewing the structure of the vocational education and training sector and has released a proposed plan. The consultation period runs from 1 August – 12 September. Come along to our sessions to find out more.

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The Government is currently reviewing the structure of the vocational education and training sector and has released a proposed plan. The consultation period runs from 1 August – 12 September and all New Zealanders are encouraged to have their say. Come along to our sessions to find out more.  

There are three parts to the Government’s proposal: 

  1. Polytechnics (ITPS) 
  2. Industry training organisations (ITOs), and  
  3. Funding model.  

    Read full proposal document here

    Read a summary of the key points of the proposal here

    Having your say  

    As a valued partner, learner, or member of our community, we welcome you to attend either of the following engagement events, hosted by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) and the Ministry of Education (MoE) at our Dunedin Campus. Gus Gilmore, Te Pūkenga Tumuaki I Chief Executive will also be in attendance.  

    Register for one of these sessions > 

    Session 1 

    Details

    Audience   

    Purpose 

    Monday 19  August

    2.30pm – 3.30pm

    The Hub, Dunedin Campus, 95 Forth Street   

    Regional stakeholders with a provider education/training lens (e.g. schools, iwi, learners, community) 
     

    1. To explain the proposals, with a greater focus on the Polytechnic proposal  

    2. Answer questions  

     
    Session 2 

    Date 

    Audience   

    Purpose 

    Monday 19  August  

    4.00pm-5.00pm

    The Hub, Dunedin Campus, 95 Forth Street  

    Regional stakeholders with an industry training lens (e.g. employers, industry groups, iwi, learners, PTEs that do work-based learning) 

    1. To explain the proposals, with a greater focus on the industry training proposals 

    2. Answer questions 

     
    See campus map here

     

    If you can’t attend either of these sessions, don’t worry. TEC will be hosting further sessions online and we will add details about these events to our website when we receive them.  

    Please be aware that you must submit your feedback in writing for it to be considered. Find out how you can submit your written thoughts here.

     

    Any questions? 

    Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions or thoughts. We welcome your knowledge, ideas and feedback and are happy to kōrero at any time.  

    Thank you for helping us ensure we can continue to meet the needs of our stakeholders, community and wider region.  

    Email: Lee-Ann.Dahl@op.ac.nz  
    Phone: 0800 762 786  

     

    When

    19 August 24
    2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

    Where

    The Hub, Otago Polytechnic
    95 Forth Street
    Dunedin
    New Zealand

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    When

    19 August 24
    4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

    Where

    The Hub, Otago Polytechnic
    95 Forth Street
    Dunedin
    New Zealand

    View map