In other words: each sector’s network of provision will be the mix of provider types it wishes to utilise to deliver its work-based learning. (Which providers are able to receive TEC funding for work-based learning will relate to this.)

Industry voice will be critical to determining the network of provision we fund, informing TEC’s knowledge and ensuring the networks of provision are sustainable and meet sector needs.

We expect that networks of provision may change over time, as industry needs change.

Note that while industry will inform TEC’s knowledge of the network, it is not appropriate for industry to comment on the specific providers TEC funds. TEC will work with Industry Skills Boards to understand what network of provision is required, and will best meet their needs.

Before that, we ran a series of webinars for industry to explain what the network of work-based learning provision is, and how each voice can contribute.

Network of provision webinar

We ran two webinars on 7 August (3pm and 6pm). Both covered the same content. A recording of these webinars is available below. 

Note: These were introductory webinars. There will be detailed engagement with specific sectors in late 2025 and 2026.

Supporting industry on work-based learning updates – session 1

Session 2 covers the same content as session 1 above:

Supporting industry on work-based learning updates – session 2 – YouTube

Issues to consider

In thinking about what type of provider an industry may wish to work with, it’s important to consider what those providers offer. For example:

• Will this type of provider deliver nationwide or in specific regions?
• Do you need a provider who will focus on specific groups of learners?
• Do you need a provider who will offer niche provision or a range of provision for a broader sector?

Setting up new private training establishments    

The new work-based learning model will allow work-based learning to be offered by any provider that meets the government’s requirements (ie, institutes of technology and polytechnics (ITPs), private training establishments (PTEs), and wānanga). It is part of the government’s requirements that the provider is fully supported by the industries they want to deliver to.

We are aware that some industry groups are looking to establish PTEs to deliver work-based learning for their sectors.

The requirements of standing up a PTE and ongoing compliance can be complex; these organisations are different to industry training organisations (ITOs) or polytechnics.

To support understanding of the requirements, we ran a webinar in partnership with NZQA. In this webinar, we shared further information and answered questions.

Webinar on new PTEs

This webinar was held via Teams on 29 July (10am–12 noon). A recording of the webinar is available below. 

More information

For queries about the VET reforms, please contact VETinformation@tec.govt.nz.