Scaffolding, Access and Rigging New Zealand (SARNZ) is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Scaffolding, Rigging and Industrial Rope Industries Training Incorporated (SRIIT).

The MOU represents a milestone in the ongoing efforts of SARNZ and SRIIT to promote the highest standards of training and safety within the scaffolding, rigging and industrial rope industries. Under the terms of the MOU, SARNZ and SRIIT will work together to provide a range of training modules, resources and professional development opportunities to members in the sector whilst also utilising these modules in conjunction with providers to help provide consistency across the motu.

"The signing of this MOU is an important step forward for our organization," said Terry Jenkins, President of SRIIT. "We are excited to be working closely with SARNZ to provide a comprehensive range of training modules and resource options to members of both organizations. By working together, we can ensure that our industries continue to operate at the highest levels of safety and professionalism."
SARNZ President Paul Cunningham echoed this sentiment, stating that "we are thrilled to be partnering with SRIIT on this important initiative. We believe that this MOU will be of great benefit to our members, providers and the wider industry, providing them with access to a wide range of resource options that will help them to advance their careers and contribute to the success of our industry as a whole."

Both SARNZ and SRIIT are committed to promoting the highest standards of safety and professionalism within the scaffolding, rigging and industrial rope industries. Through this new partnership, they will be better equipped to achieve these goals and ensure the continued success of their members and the industry as a whole.

SARNZ have now released an expression of interest to sit on the committee for this project.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Scaffolding and Rigging New Zealand (SARNZ) and the Scaffolding, Rigging and Industrial Rope Industries Training Association (SRIIT) are seeking expressions of interest from our members who are interested in sitting on the committee for the SARNZ and SRIIT partnership.

As our organizations work together to promote the highest standards of training, certification, and professional development in the scaffolding, rigging and industrial rope industries, we are looking for individuals who can bring valuable insights and experience to the several committees. Committee members would be expected to meet once a month online to oversee all projects under the partnership with sub committees being created shortly thereafter for each project.

Scope: Proposal areas of video content creation:

• Level 3 modules (on job units + off job units)
• Working around powerlines
• Tube and Clip modules - Modules would include a minimum of the following: 1. Lay out Gear 2. Base out 3. Base out return 4. Braces 5. Plank out
• Verifier support – For our smaller to med size businesses, we see many struggle in this space and we understand that for those who haven’t gone through the NZQA system before, it can be overwhelming. We see they are needing just as much support as the learners and the better resourced the verifier is, the better resourced our learners are. These videos will give them a clear overview of their role as a verifier, potential ways to be as productive as possible in this space and how they can best help their learner.
•  Level 4 modules (post creation of Level 3)

If you have a passion for advancing the interests of our industries and would like to be considered for the committee, please submit your expression of interest outlining your relevant experience and skills, and how they relate to the committee's work. Please include your full name, contact details and organization you represent.

Expressions of interest should be submitted via email to [email protected] by 3.00pm, Wednesday April 12th 2023. Applicants will be sent a terms of reference upon application. Successful applicants will be advised by phone or email by April 14th 2023 with the first meeting being hosted via Teams April 20th 2023.

We encourage all interested members to apply, and we thank you in advance for your interest in advancing the SARNZ and SRIIT partnership.