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Toi Puaki qualifications

Performing arts

Expressive art forms and technologies in music, stage, theatre, events, dance and creative writing. Toi Puaki, as part of one of the creative sectors, applies the creative process to show, reveal and give testimony (puaki) to ideas and thoughts through artistic and performance skills. This sector has the highest rates of self-employment.

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Qualification Level Credits Ref Status
New Zealand Certificate in Dance 4 120 3413 Current
New Zealand Certificate in Drama 4 120 3415 Current
New Zealand Certificate in Music 4 120 3418 Current
New Zealand Diploma in Dance 5 60 3425 Current
New Zealand Diploma in Drama 5 120 3428 Current
New Zealand Diploma in Music 5 120 3431 Current
New Zealand Diploma in Dance 6 240 3426 Current
New Zealand Diploma in Drama 6 240 3429 Current
New Zealand Diploma in Music 6 240 3432 Current

Qualification Level Credits Ref Status
New Zealand Certificate in Entertainment and Event Operations 3 45 3416 Current
New Zealand Certificate in Entertainment, Event and Screen Production Technology* 4 120 3417 Under review
New Zealand Certificate in Entertainment and Event Technology** 5 60 4493 Current
New Zealand Diploma in Costume Construction 6 240 3424 Current
New Zealand Diploma in Entertainment and Event** 6 120 3430 Current
New Zealand Diploma in Scenic Construction and Properties 6 240 3437 Current

*with strands in Entertainment Rigging, Lighting, Audio, Vision, Stage Management, Stage Mechanics, Scenic Construction, Gripping, Screen Assistant Direction, Screen Production Assistant, and Screen Special Effects

**with strands in Entertainment Rigging, Lighting, Audio, Vision, Stage Management, Stage Mechanics, and Scenic Construction

Qualification Level Credits Ref Status
New Zealand Certificate in Piano Tuning Technician 4 210 4828 Current

Entertainment and Event Technology unit standard review – We are reviewing and seeking feedback on a large suite of unit standards.

Creative Production qualifications development – consultation closed.

Dance qualifications review – We reviewed three Dance qualifications as part of the mandatory review of qualifications.

Performing Arts qualifications review – We reviewed four Performing Arts qualifications as part of the mandatory review of qualifications.

Performing Arts Emerging Tutor micro-credential and skill standards – We developed a new micro-credential and three skill standards in collaboration with social community providers.

Drama qualifications review – We reviewed three Drama qualifications as part of the mandatory review of qualifications.

Music qualifications review – We reviewed three Music qualifications as part of the mandatory review of qualifications.

Kia Mura! – Toi Puaki workforce development plan, released 2024.

Piano Tuning qualification – We developed this in partnership with the New Zealand Piano Tuners and Technicians Guild (NZPTTG).

Entertainment and Event Operations L3 qualification and unit standard review – We completed the review of one qualification and three unit standards. These have now been approved by NZQA.

DJ and Electronic Music Production and Audio Engineering and Production qualifications review – We completed the review of three qualifications. These have now been approved by NZQA.

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