Originator/Sponsor: Food and Fibre CoVE
Portfolio Managers: Jackie Lynch
Status: In Delivery
Planned delivery date: 31 November 2024
Lead Agency / Service Provider: Kathryn Koopmanschap/HTK Group
Objective:
To embed the Skills Framework within the education system, this project will;
- Develop the content of the Skills Framework so it can be used by vocational education and training (VET) providers and Muka Tangata
- Develop a self-reflection tool for learners to use the food and fibre Skills Framework
- Integrate the Skills Framework into strategic and policy discussions for the food and fibre VET sector.
Abstract:
This Project is the third in a series that began with the Training and Career Pathways project that led to the development of the report, A New Approach to Learner Pathways, developed by Muka Tangata.
The second project, A New Approach to Learner Pathways (NALP), developed the Skills Framework, which is a radically simplified tool that:
- Enables greater flexibility for ākonga and enhance transferability of skills across the food and fibre sector
- Is infused with te ao Māori
- Uses and prioritises Māori understanding of areas such as sustainability and wellbeing, that can be enhanced over time as future skill needs are realised
The Skills Framework provides an opportunity to provide an innovative approach to qualification development and positively move the dial for the food and fibre (VET) sector through implementation of the key parts of the framework covering the following areas:
- Core transferable skills – where current skills can be built on, in other areas of work
- Core technical skills – generic skills common to most industries in the food and fibre sector
- Specialised technical skills – unique skills or knowledge for a certain industry
- Bodies of knowledge – develop superior knowledge in a particular area
Check out the online Food and Fibre Skills Framework, which makes it easier for employees, employers, and educators to access and use.
We’re inviting organisations to review the framework and share feedback, as well as collaborate on the next steps for its broader implementation. If you’re interested in shaping the future of skills development in the food and fibre sector, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to Portfolio Manager Jackie Lynch to get involved.
A case study titled ‘A Skills-First Career Mapping Approach’ explores the integration of the Skills Framework to highlight career pathways within the food and fibre sector. Initiated by Muka Tangata, this project involves collaboration with industry experts to develop industry-specific career pathway maps and adopt a skills-first approach to workforce attraction and retention. The methodology incorporates industry roles, skills data, the Skills Framework, and skill clusters. To validate the approach, interactive online sessions were conducted, which refined the mapping of roles and skills into cohesive clusters. The data collected from these sessions were analysed using Power BI to create a comprehensive ‘Careers Dashboard’.
The above information was current as at 9 April 2025