Vocational Pathways Approval Application
TEO Name:
Refer to the published information about the six Vocational Pathways. These can be downloaded in PDF form from the Youth Guarantee website at
the following link http://youthguarantee.net.nz/vocational-pathways.
Use the “Profile Builder” on this site to check that the proposed pathway includes 60 credits from within that sector and meets other vocational
pathway requirements. Save a copy of each to attach to your online application.
Make an online application to NZQA
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Use the TEO login to make an online application to NZQA.
2
Select “Other” from the menu of application types and title it “Vocational Pathway Approval”.
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Complete the PTE information and application description.
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Attach:
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The copy of the “Profile Builder” for each Vocational Pathway Sector being applied for.
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A completed copy of this form
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A completed Programme design self review template downloaded from the Youth Guarantee website at
http://youthguarantee.net.nz/resources/vp/ (see Curriculum Guidance resources on the Vocational Pathways heading)
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Other documents you list in section 5 as supporting evidence.
How to fill out this form
Throughout this form;
Red font is advice on what information to put in this space.
Purple font is an example of what the relevant information could look like for a VP.
In Table 1, complete only the rows for the Vocational Pathway(s) you intend to offer.
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Complete all sections after the table.
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Table 1
Assessment Standards to be Included in Pathway
List the assessment standards that form
the standard 80 credit pathway.
(Please group the standards by domain
and list the standard numbers only.)
Construction and
Infrastructure
If other standards will be
available for learners to select
from, list those here.
Name the context for
each pathway
(Add or delete rows
as needed)
EG Carpentry or
Construction
Creative Industries
Manufacturing and
technology
EG Automotive
Primary industries
EG Forestry
Service industries
EG Hospitality
Social and
Community Services
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2 Pathway Overview
Learner need
Who is the pathway target learner group?
Describe how delivery and assessment are relevant to the identified target groups?
How does the pathway lead on to higher education and/or employment?
Content
What are the main topics and skills covered in each VP or specialist context applied for?
Who is eligible for entry to your pathway
FOR EXAMPLE:
To be eligible, applicants must be:
Entry requirements
 16-19 years of age at the time of commencing study or 15 with a school leaving certificate.
 Proficient in the English language (both written and spoken).
AND should not hold NCEA or similar qualifications.
Enrolment is subject to an interview process
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If learners have any choice of standards, then the rules controlling that must be set out. If there are any standards or
assessments that must be completed first (eg safety) this must also be set out.
FOR EXAMPLE:
Learners must successfully complete the safety assessment or hold unit standard XXXX before undertaking any
practical project.
Other regulations
Learners must include standards 26622 – 26627 or hold alternative standards to meet literacy and numeracy
requirements.
For other standards, these may be substituted for others from the list of alternative standards by individual agreement.
In such cases the substitution must ensure that the final selection meets the requirements for that Vocational Pathway
including at least 60 credits from standards in the Sector Pathway with at least 20 credits from Sector Related
standards, and, a total of at least 60 credits from level 2 standards.
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3 Pathway Delivery and Assessment
Delivery mode type
Face to face
Delivery methods
Describe the specific methods used for delivery?
FOR EXAMPLE:
Delivery of the pathway(s) is face to face classroom based delivery with off-site assignments
relating to employment skills. Teaching sessions include; individual and small group activities,
problem solving, workshops and practical exercises. Projects and assignments will also be used.
Work placement will enable learners to practice and apply theoretical knowledge and skills and
consolidate their learning.
OR
Delivery is project and work simulation based ……
How is delivery and assessment integrated into a coherent whole?
For example, how are 26223-26227 literacy and numeracy standards integrated into delivery
and assessment
Assessment methods
Describe the assessment methods here
FOR EXAMPLE:
Wherever possible, assessments are related to the pathways subject (eg construction) and use
projects and naturally occurring evidence from these.
Written, oral and practical assessment methods are used including;
Open and closed book tests, long and short answer questions, written and oral assessments,
assignments, projects; and observation of practical skills and in work based training.
Duration
A. Teaching Weeks (excluding holiday
weeks)
24, 25, or 26
B. Total hours per week
33.5, 32, or 31
C. Total hours for Pathway (A X B)
800
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4 Pathway Features
Details of any special features
Anything specific about each pathway:
For Example
Do you have any special relationships with the community or employers or specialist facilities?
If the pathway includes work placement or offsite components how are these selected,
timetabled and managed, do they contribute to assessment and is there any formal agreement.
If the pathway includes standards that require specific staff qualifications, resources or
equipment, evidence that these are in place.
5 Supporting Evidence
List of supporting documents, if applicable
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For Example:
 Evidence of currency of resourcing & staff
 Timetable
 Learner Handbook
 Work Placement agreement
 Off-site delivery procedure
 CVs for specialist staff
 Pathway evaluation procedures