Connexis learners are invited to an online workshop on the future shape of Te Pūkenga Te Pūkenga is a new organisation that combines the 16 polytechnics from across the motu with some Transitional Industry Training Organisations (TITOs) to create a new vocational education system in New Zealand (called the Reform of Vocational Education or RoVE). As you may be aware, …
Our Annual Customer Survey is now out for feedback from our trainees and industry partners. We aim to put our customers first and it’s important to us to know how we can do better. Doing a good job with you means partnering together to improve the capabilities within your team, and in turn building towards a sustainable supply of skilled …
Kia ora koutou, Industry training, aligned to formal qualifications, has never been more in demand across the infrastructure sector. The increased accessiblity to qualification training through government subsidies in response to Covid – the Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund and Apprenticeship Boost – has seen employers taking the opportunity to skill up their local workforce. We have seen unprecedented growth in enrolments this year …
Wellington, 6 October 2021: COVID-19 restrictions have led to the cancellation of Annual Connection 2021 in Christchurch next month with event organisers promising to make next year’s event the best yet. Developed by the Electricity Supply Industry and now a joint initiative between Connexis, the infrastructure industry training body, and industry, the three-day event is the highlight of the electricity …
Morena tatou, The Workforce Development Council websites are now live following the transition of standard setting functions from TITOs yesterday (4 October 2021). Below are some useful links: Ohu Mahi is the overarching WDC website, where all six WDC sites are accessible from: https://www.ohumahi.nz/ From there you can be redirected to any of the six WDCs. Infrastructure falls under Waihanga …
Kia ora koutou, Welcome to the bold new world of vocational education! As of Wednesday 1 September 2021, our brand, arranging training functions, and most of our people, have transferred to Te Pūkenga subsidiary Work Based Learning Limited (WBL). Connexis is now a separately branded business division within WBL. Read more about Connexis’ shift into WBL. By moving early to transition, our focus can now be on the development of the new operating model …
Please see the Ministry of Education’s latest tertiary education guidance, including allowance of tertiary students to move from Level 3 to Level 2 with a negative COVID-19 test result. Guidelines for Tertiary Education Organisations on how to operate under different Alert Levels Tertiary Provider and International Bulletin – Tuesday 28 September 2021
From 4 October 2021, responsibility for qualifications development, pre- and post-moderation, consent to assess, and programme endorsement for the infrastructure industries will move from Connexis to the new Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council (WDC). As part of the government’s Reform of Vocational Education (RoVE), Waihanga Ara Rau will be the vocational education standard setting body for infrastructure sector unit standards and qualifications. Connexis …
Annual Connection, a celebration of the Electricity Supply Industry (ESI), returns in 2021 for its 20th year, celebrating the best of the best in tradespeople and showcasing product innovations. This iconic three-day event has come to be a highlight of the ESI calendar, bringing together workers, suppliers and local communities in an exciting and unique event. This year the event …
Plans to bring Annual Connection back in 2021 continue, despite the latest Covid lockdowns, with new dates announced and a stronger conviction than ever from our competitors and stakeholders of the need to recognise electricity workers and celebrate the industry in 2021. Annual Connection is a celebration of the people who are out there working to keep our lights on, …
