Industry training in New Zealand plays a crucial role in developing a skilled workforce and making sure that individuals have the knowledge and capability to meet industry demands.
Industry training has been in a state of change for the past four years.
Our key message to you is: BCITO is still here. With the same great support, and the same great service.
Future changes to the vocational education system and industry training are being led by Hon Penny Simmonds, Minister for Tertiary Education and Skills.
BCITO's statements
Te Pūkenga adds building and construction to its toolbelt today, as the arranging training functions of the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO) were transferred to Te Pūkenga Work Based Learning Limited (WBL), a subsidiary of Te Pūkenga.
In 2023, all delivery will be carried out by Te Pūkenga and there will be a transition from the current BCITO/Te Pūkenga co-branding towards the Te Pūkenga brand.
As of 1 January 2023, BCITO | Te Pūkenga has officially transitioned from being a work-based learning subsidiary to one of 25 operating divisions within Te Pūkenga New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology.
It has been confirmed that the new Government intends to disestablish Te Pūkenga | New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology and we want to reassure you that our organisation will continue to provide optimal support for construction apprentices, employers, and industries.
Timeline – reform of vocational education (ROVE):
2018 - The Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) engaged with vocational education and training sector stakeholders. From this, the Government made three main proposals for change:
- New roles for providers and industry bodies.
- A New Zealand Institute of Skills & Technology serving all of New Zealand.
- A unified funding system.
13 February 2019 - The Minister of Education Chris Hipkins presented the three proposals to the vocational education and training sector and launched a seven-week consultation.
1 August 2019 - Minister of Education, Chris Hipkins, announced the Government’s decisions on the Reform of Vocational Education proposals with seven key changes. More information can be found here.
1 April 2020 - The Education (Vocational Education and Training Reform) Amendment Act came into effect. It amended the Education Act 1989 and repealed the Industry Training and Apprenticeships Act 1992. Industry Training Organisations (ITOs) were now referred to as Transitional Industry Training Organisations (TITOs).
September 2021 - BCITO transitioned into a Division of Te Pūkenga.
October 2021 - Six Workforce Development Councils were established – About WDCs – The standard setting functions, strategic research and leadership for Industry training transitioned from TITOs into WDCs. To note ITOs had undertaken this function unfunded for years.
September 2023 - Te Pūkenga announced its decision on its new organisational structure moving to six business groups and four regions for training delivery.
7 December 2023 - the new Government announced its intention to disestablish Te Pūkenga.
June 2024 - we expect to hear from Hon Penny Simmonds on her plan for the future of education.
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If you have any questions or would like to provide your thoughts on the Future of Industry Training,
Please email us at info@bcito.org.nz
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