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Capability Recognition & Micro-Credential Design

Supporting organisations, educators, iwi, and industry bodies to design credible, future-focused learning and capability pathways, including NZQA-aligned micro-credentials.

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NZQA Readiness Review

Not ready for a full build?Or want to avoid costly rework before you submit?

We review your concept, draft, or existing credential against NZQA expectations and identify:

  • Submission risks and structural gaps
  • Assessment and evidence risks
  • Alignment with stakeholder and workforce needs
  • Opportunities to strengthen the application before submission

You’ll get:

  • Clear written feedback
  • Practical next steps
  • Clear direction

Turnaround: 3–5 working days
Typical investment: ~$1,500–$3,000 NZD depending on scope and complexity

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Pre-Submission Audit

If you’re preparing to submit, this is your safeguard.

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A comprehensive review of your full application before submission to reduce the risk of:

  • Resubmission cycles
  • Missed criteria or evidence gaps
  • Misalignment with NZQA expectations
  • Structural weaknesses that may delay approval

Includes:

  • Full application audit
  • Detailed written feedback across all criteria
  • Recommendations for strengthening before submission
  • Priority refinements and next-step guidance

Structured Collaborative Build Support

Collaborative development and execution

A structured, collaborative sprint to design, refine, and develop your micro-credential through to submission-ready state.

Includes:

  • Guided design and development process
  • Iterative feedback and refinement
  • Alignment with NZQA and stakeholder expectations
  • Support through to submission-ready application
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Trusted By Organisations Navigating Change

Navigating NZQA’s micro-credential framework felt uncertai. Unclear documentation requirements and approval pathways created bottlenecks that slowed our programme development considerably.
Craig Hansen
PhD., MEd.Mgt (hons).,PGCert.CounsStudies., BA., DipTchg., DipEdPsych., DipBusMgt.Entre., DipWebDes. CEO Summit Institute
Our team was struggling to make sense of the micro-credential landscape, too many options, not enough clarity, and no real pathway that reflected the kaupapa of our organisation. Bringing you in changed that overnight. You helped us cut through the noise, map the steps clearly, and align everything with our actual values and our people.
Nathan Waitai
Waiwaka industries limited
“Kere’s expertise and experience in the learning and knowledge centre of NZQA, CUAP, Curriculum development and programme support in the Vocational Education domain were critical for us to create recognised qualifications for our workforces. A new diploma and a suite of micro credentials were made possible – thanks to Kere’s dedicated work beside us, his guidance, and collaborative style. The outcomes of this mahi has redefined workforce developmental success in Maori communities and in the Hauora Maori sector.”
Dr Maria Baker (CEO)

Designing credible micro-credentials is complex.

NZQA processes, evidence requirements, stakeholder alignment, assessment design, and strategic positioning all need to work together.

We help organisations translate complexity into clear, actionable pathways — from early-stage design through to submission-ready development.

The process above provides a scalable pathway from early-stage review through to full collaborative development support.

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Good capability design deserves better pathways to recognition.

With nearly three decades in tertiary education and a strong approval track record, we help organisations navigate complexity with clearer pathways, stronger applications, and collaborative support throughout the process.

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Why organisations work with us

Strategic Capability Design

Learning and capability pathways aligned to real-world organisational needs.

Cultural & Stakeholder Alignment

Te Tiriti-informed, context-aware design grounded in collaboration.

Independent Guidance

Experienced support through complex approval and development processes.

The biggest shift was confidence, suddenly we had a structure that made sense, a process we could trust, and a pathway we were proud to move forward with. Your mahi didn’t just make things easier; it made them meaningful.
Nathan Waitai
Waiwaka industries limited
Thanks man! You’re a legend!
Alex Barnes (PhD)
Te Rau Rangahau Manager
Graeme’s targeted guidance crystallised our approach immediately. His responsiveness meant questions were resolved within hours, not days, keeping momentum strong throughout.
Dr Craig Hansen
PhD., MEd.Mgt (hons).,PGCert.CounsStudies., BA., DipTchg., DipEdPsych., DipBusMgt.Entre., DipWebDes. CEO Summit Institute

How the process works

1. Discovery & Readiness

Clarify scope, context, stakeholders, and strategic direction.

2. Credential Design

Develop aligned capability, assessment, and evidence structures.

3. Submission Preparation

Refine and prepare documentation for submission-ready delivery.

FAQs

We support organisations with micro-credential design, learning outcomes, assessment and moderation design, NZQA application preparation, capability pathways, and related learning architecture.

This includes both new development and refinement of existing programmes or credentials.

We work with:
  • Tertiary and vocational organisations
  • Iwi and community groups
  • PTEs and training companies
  • Workplace training teams
  • Industry partners
  • NZQA-registered providers seeking micro-credential approval

Yes.

We explain what NZQA expects and convert that into plain, practical steps.We help you map to NZQCF levels, understand credits, align learning outcomes, build assessment documentation, and navigate Form 1, Form 2, and Form 3.

Yes.

We can review existing drafts, identify structural or compliance risks, strengthen alignment, and rebuild sections where required.

In some cases, it is more efficient to redesign the application collaboratively from the ground up.

Only if your micro-credential uses unit standards or skill standards.If so, you must obtain WDC support as part of the micro-credential application.We identify required standards, prepare the WDC request, and build the supporting documentation.

Yes.We design micro-credentials that stack toward qualifications, career pathways, or industry progression.