Becoming an Associate

Criteria for Selection of Associates

Associates will be selected according to the following criteria.

1. Formal training qualifications or the ability to demonstrate equivalent skills or knowledge including:

• An awareness of adult learning and teaching principles and techniques.
• Ability to respond supportively to adults who may display difficulty in learning.
• Ability to prepare and deliver formal training programmes to adults based on industry standards and identified learning outcomes.
• Current and proven understanding of the principles and practice of competency based assessment. Current and proven understanding of the principles and practice of competency based assessment.
• Ability to prepare and deliver ESOL programmes.

2. In-depth knowledge of industry-developed standards within the relevant area of training and/or assessment.

3. The confidence of industry, with at least two favourable references from industry or organisations familiar with the applicant's capabilities, such as the ITO, Provider Association or Professional Body of the industry concerned.

4. A current working knowledge of the National Qualifications Framework including

• Its philosophy and its implementation.
• Relevant moderation processes.
• The operations of ITO's, the TEC and NZQA.
• And or the MOEs Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students.

5. A commitment to maintain and extend their own adult learning skills through self-analysis and continuing education and training.

6. A stated commitment to maintain professional standards and conduct within the policy and good offices of Framework Solutions Ltd while operating in association with Framework Solutions Ltd.

7. The attainment (or currently working towards) at least two unit standards which indicate

• Skills and knowledge in the planning and implementation of training, plus:
• Assessment Standards: 4098: Use standards to assess candidate performance and preferably; 11552: Design assessment

8. The ability to commit to contract and make own provision for GST, income tax, ACC levies, Public Liability insurance etc.