The Industry Training Federation welcomes the announcement that micro credentials will be recognised as part of the New Zealand Qualifications Framework.

Industries have been looking for new and more flexible ways to recognise skill sets developed in response to changing technologies, employment structures and work requirements.

“If anything is certain about the future of work it is that people will need to upgrade skills throughout their careers” says ITF Chief Executive Josh Williams.

“Qualifications will remain important, but micro credentials will help people have their additional skills recognised and will be a more efficient way to recognise additional skills and specialities, especially those gained through the workplace.”

“Industry is enthusiastic, and the industry training sector is looking forward to more flexible and efficient ways to develop workforce skills through micro credentials.” Mr Williams says.