Can I apply for Preferential Track ?
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The Preferential Track offers a streamlined approval process with a target turnaround time of one month. It recognises well-performing providers who have a proven record of successful course development, delivery and review.
Use the table below to check whether your application could be eligible for the Preferential Track. NZQA will determine whether it can be analysed on this track when your application has been received.
Note:
- Courses requiring approval under legislation cannot be processed under the Preferential Track process, eg courses leading to teacher registration.
- If your application cannot be analysed on the Preferential Track, the application will revert to the Standard Track. The target turnaround time for applications on the Standard Track is three months.
- You must have National Qualifications Framework accreditation for all unit standards in a course before your application can be considered for the Preferential Track.
Eligibility for Preferential Track approval
Provider |
Course leading to national qualification only |
Course leading to non-national qualification |
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All levels |
Totally unit standards based |
Some or no unit standards |
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L1-4 |
L5-7 |
L1-4 |
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Three-year audit cycle Robust course development and review processes Viable and stable organisation Current experience in all subject areas of the course Current experience in delivery mode |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Three-year audit cycle Robust course development and review processes Viable and stable organisation Current experience in delivery mode |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
Two-year audit cycle Robust course development and review processes Viable and stable organisation Current experience in all subject areas of the course Current experience in delivery mode |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
If you believe you are eligible for Preferential Track you should indicate this on page 1 of the Course Approval and Accreditation Application Form, and complete Section 2 of the form.
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Page updated: 07 August 2007