Tamaki Ki Raro Training - NZQA

Executive Summary
Statement of confidence on educational performance
NZQA is Highly Confident in the educational performance of Tamaki Ki Raro Training.
Key reasons include the following.
• Tamaki is exceeding the contracted outcomes for TEC and the benchmarks
established by other TEOs that offer similar courses. TEC has funded four
additional learner placements recognising Tamaki’s high performance in meeting
the contracted outcomes including educational achievement.
• There was an increase in the number of national certificates completed over the
past two years following strengthened monitoring of individualised education
pathway plans identifying learning and support requirements.
• Weekly reporting to management and monitoring of learner progress strengthens
intervention opportunities, enabling learners to access additional organisationwide
support services to minimise barriers to education achievement.
• Learners interviewed by the review team expressed a high level of satisfaction
with the organisation and management of the programmes and the course content
and delivery. This was confirmed by a sample of formal feedback by learners and
analyses of feedback.
• Staff and learners note marked improvements in personal outcomes including
raised self-esteem, confidence, and regular attendance. Learner needs were being
met both personally and through academic achievement.
Statement of confidence on capability in self-assessment
NZQA is Confident in the capability in self-assessment of Tamaki Ki Raro Training.
Key reasons include the following.
• Clear strategic direction by management was evident, focusing on building review
practices to ensure quality provision of a course that provides work ready-skills and
improves learner employability.
• Learner needs are formally assessed at the time of enrolment and informally
assessed regularly throughout the course. Individualised education pathway plans
identify learning and support requirements for students which are agreed and
monitored. The plans match student needs and are used to monitor learning
progress and put in place support initiatives if required.
• The self-assessment process can be strengthened by implementing a coherent
review process across the organisation and by seeking input from employers and
other training providers who have recruited Tamaki graduates to gauge the ongoing
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