Limitations on PTE registration
Registration can be granted with or without time restrictions or with specific conditions. Breach of one or more conditions may provide grounds for cancellation of registration.
Conditions on registration
Section 236AA(2) of the Education Act allows NZQA to impose conditions on registration that are specific to a PTE.
PTEs must continue to meet registration requirements in an ongoing way. PTEs should be aware that conditions on registration can be used to ensure PTEs continue to:
- ensure PTEs continue to satisfy all statutory requirements;
- make a positive contribution to tertiary education; and
- provide quality education and training.
Conditions may also be a useful mechanism for ensuring a PTE, which has been registered for a specific educational purpose, continues to meet that purpose.
Time specified registration
Registration may be granted without a time limit or for a specified period. Registration for a specified period will not be used as a safeguard where there are doubts about the suitability of a PTE for registration.
In determining whether or not an applicant has met the statutory requirements for registration, NZQA must take into account a number of additional matters. Some might arise out of the legislation, others might relate to the need for a robust and fair decision-making process.Page updated: 01 September 2009