Category: NZATD

Wanna help Graeme design the new NZCALNE qualification…?

Jul 1, 2016

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Graeme Smith

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The existing NCALNE (Voc) qualification is fit for purpose for a while yet. However, the new version is on the framework. We’ve finished working on the new assessment standards. but they won’t be available until later this year. In the meantime, it’s time to start thinking about what the redesign of our course will look…
Goodbye ALPA – I’ve Joined the NZATD

May 6, 2016

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Graeme Smith

in Business improvement, Development, NZATD, Personal development, Profession, professional, Professional Development, Self development, Tutor Profile, Uncategorized

Last year saw the demise of the Adult Literacy Practitioners Association (ALPA). This means that people like me who occupy this obscure niche of education don’t actually have a professional body to belong to. This doesn’t bother me. But I’ve decided to join the New Zealand Association for Training and Development (NZATD). I think it’s…