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New Zealand's vocational education system is changing, and industry feedback will play an important role in shaping the future delivery of work-based learning.
Mechanical Engineering
Fire Protection
Food and Beverage Processing
Distribution
HVAC-R
Manufacturing
Rail
Plastics
The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete and closes on 27 November 2026.
The Government's vocational education reforms are continuing, with work-based learning moving to new delivery arrangements.
Since 1 January 2026, Competenz has operated as part of the Manufacturing and Engineering Industry Skills Board (MAEISB), trading as Competenz.
As future arrangements are considered, industry feedback is being sought to help inform decisions about how work-based learning should be delivered in the future and what matters most to employers, learners and industry stakeholders.
This consultation is an important step in the transition process.
The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) is seeking evidence of industry needs, priorities and preferences as future delivery arrangements are considered.
By participating in the survey, you can help ensure the future work-based learning system reflects the needs of businesses, learners and industries across New Zealand.
We encourage participation from businesses of all sizes, including small businesses and owner-operators.
There is no change for current learners or employers.
Existing learners will continue to be supported throughout the transition process.
Learners currently enrolled will continue progressing through their programmes as planned.
Employers do not need to re-enrol learners or complete any additional documentation.
Your Competenz contacts remain available to support you.
As transition planning continues, our focus remains on supporting employers and learners while ensuring industry voices are heard throughout the process.
The consultation is being led by the Board of the Manufacturing and Engineering Skills Board (MAEISB).
Industry feedback will help inform TEC decision-making about future work-based learning delivery arrangements.
Approximately 10 minutes.
27 November 2026.
No. Existing learners and employers will continue to receive support throughout the transition process.
The best thing you can do is complete the survey and share your views on the future of work-based learning in your industry.
