UCOL reported to Te Pukenga recently on new blended programmes of study that use an authentic blended delivery approach, including face-to-face, self-directed and workplace learning.
One of those programmes is Construction Trades Supervision Level 5 — a programme that provides skills in:
• managing contracts,
• supervising construction methods and practices,
• researching technologies,
• programming work,
• planning,
• leading and monitoring staff, and
• completing construction projects.
The team developing the new unified programme comprises four Te Pukenga subsidiaries (polytechnics) plus the BCITO.
UCOL developed the approach because more people are going straight in to work, and learning needs to be flexible enough for people to upgrade skills at a place, time and way that is right for them.
The BCITO is dedicated to practical, effective vocational learning that supports strong skills development, raises productivity, and improves safety.
Greg Durkin, general manager – Te Kahui Whakawhitinga, BCITO, says the BCITO and UCOL have agreed to work together on the development and delivery of Construction Trades Supervision Level 5 to deliver the best learning experience possible for workers and employers.
“The BCITO is proud to collaborate with UCOL and other Te Pukenga subsidiaries to build a workforce of capable, confident, and motivated professionals using our combined skills and experience.”
In the past, their separate mandates have meant polytechnics and Industry Training Organisations have taken independent approaches.
Blended delivery provides the opportunity to bring together the detailed industry knowledge, educational design skills, and resources of these very effective vocational education providers.
In addition, campuses across Te Pukenga need significant capital investment to be fit-for-purpose and regulatory-compliant.
Blended delivery offers the potential to replace some on-campus delivery with online and workplace delivery, allowing more strategic choices around campus investment.
Blended delivery will deliver superior learning outcomes while relieving financial pressure for campus redevelopment.
