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This study has been approved by the Unitec Research Ethics Committee from (14 October, 2015) to (14 October, 2016). If you have any complaints or reservations about the ethical conduct of this research, you may contact the Committee through the UREC Secretary (ph:

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09 815-4321 ext 6162). Any issues you raise will be treated in confidence and investigated fully, and you will be informed of the outcome.

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Appendix B

Interview Participant Consent Form

From: Lee Baglow – Post Graduate Student and Researcher

Re: Master of Educational Leadership and Management

Thesis Title: An Investigation into the Current Environment for Technical Vocational Education and Training Leadership Development in New Zealand Polytechnics

I have had the research project explained to me and I have read and understand the information sheet given to me.

I understand that I don't have to be part of this if I don't want to and I may withdraw at any time prior to the completion of the research project.

I understand that everything I say is confidential to the focus group. I also understand that all the information that I give will be digitally stored, securely on a USB drive for a period of 5 years.

I understand that my interview will be recorded and transcribed.

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I have had time to consider everything and I give my consent to be a part of this project.

Participant Name: ………..

Participant Signature: ……….. Date: ………

Project Researcher: ………. Date: ………

UREC REGISTRATION NUMBER: (2015-1052)

This study has been approved by the UNITEC Research Ethics Committee from 25 September 2015 to 30 November 2016. If you have any complaints or reservations about the ethical conduct of this research, you may contact the Committee through the UREC Secretary (ph: 09 815-4321 ext 6162). Any issues you raise will be treated in confidence and investigated fully, and you will be informed of the outcome.

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Appendix C

Focus Group Participant Consent Form

From: Lee Baglow – Post Graduate Student and Researcher

Re: Master of Educational Leadership and Management

Thesis Title: An Investigation into the Current Environment for Technical Vocational Education and Training Leadership Development in New Zealand Polytechnics

I have had the research project explained to me and I have read and understand the information sheet given to me.

I understand that I don't have to be part of this if I don't want to and I may withdraw at any time prior to the completion of the research project.

I understand that everything I say is confidential to the focus group. I also understand that all the information that I give will be digitally stored, securely on a USB drive for a period of 5 years.

I understand that the focus group will be recorded and transcribed.

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I have had time to consider everything and I give my consent to be a part of this project.

Participant Name: ………..

Participant Signature: ……….. Date: ………

Project Researcher: ………. Date: ………

UREC REGISTRATION NUMBER: (2015-1052)

This study has been approved by the UNITEC Research Ethics Committee from 25 September 2015 to 30 November 2016. If you have any complaints or reservations about the ethical conduct of this research, you may contact the Committee through the UREC Secretary (ph: 09 815-4321 ext 6162). Any issues you raise will be treated in confidence and investigated fully, and you will be informed of the outcome.

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Interview Schedule

The Identification of Needs in Vocational Leadership Capability and Leadership Development in New Zealand Tertiary Institutions

Question 1. Could you please give your job title and how long have you held your position?

Question 2. What are your main areas of responsibility and focus of activity associated with your role?

Question 3. Have you been offered any professional development activities that are specifically directed to advancing your leadership position?

Question 4. Does your role accurately compare to your position description?

Question 5. Are you expected to engage with disciplinary issues and engage with performance management?

Question 6. Do you consider that you have sufficient time to lead and support and develop your team?

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Question 8. How do you approach succession planning?

Question 9. Considering the current tertiary environment, is it possible for a vocational trades staff member to achieve a significant leadership role?

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Full name of author: ... Lee Lenard Bag low ... . ORCID number (Optional): ... .

Full title of thesis/dissertation/research project ('the work'):

An Investigation into the Current Environment for Technical Vocational Education and Training Leadership Development in New Zealand Polytechnics.

Practice Pathway: _{Vehicle Systems and Materials}

Degree: Master of Educational Leadership and Management

Year of presentation:

Principal Supervisor: Dr Josephine Howse Associate Supervisor: Dr Lisa Maurice-Takerei

Permission to make open access

I agree to a digital copy of my final thesis/work being uploaded to the Unitec institutional repository and being made viewable worldwide.

Copyright Rights:

Unless otherwise stated this work is protected by copyright with all rights reserved. I provide this copy in the expectation that due acknowledgement of its use is made. AND

Copyright Compliance:

I confirm that I either used no substantial portions of third party copyright material, including charts, diagrams, graphs, photographs or maps in my thesis/work or I have obtained permission for such material to be made accessible worldwide via the Internet.

Signature of author: . .'

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