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In 2005, the Ministry of Education released a discussion document on a framework for key competencies in the tertiary education sector. Some feedback on the document was received. The framework was utilised in the 2005 STEP in the context of a ‘stronger focus on skills for work and life’.

The framework is being, and will continue to be, used to guide thinking in a number of key policy projects, including upskilling the workforce, Learning for Living and the development of new quality arrangements. It is also being used to think about advanced skills in the context of economic transformation and further work on growth and innovation.

In response to the framework, and its inclusion in the 2005 STEP, some TEOs have included objectives relating to key competencies in their 2006/08 profiles. These objectives include developing adaptive learning, lifelong learning skills, fostering intellectual independence of students and developing students’ skills, attributes and knowledge to make a positive contribution to society and their employment prospects. These objectives are to be achieved through improvements to qualifications, assessment and curriculum.

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• Table of Contents

• The State of Play

• Cross Strategy Indicators

• Raise foundation skills

• Skills for our knowledge society

• Strengthen research and knowledge creation

• Te rautaki mātauranga Māori

• Pacific people’s development and success

• Capability and quality

• Technical and Data Definitions