National External Moderation for Tertiary Education Organisations
Assessment plans - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
| Q. | Why do I need to complete an assessment plan? |
| A. | To fulfil accreditation requirements. The assessment plan forms the basis of a TEO's moderation plan for NZQA‑managed standards. |
| Q. | How do I get a login so I can enter my assessment plan online? |
| A. | Go to: https://cms.steo.govt.nz/News+and+info/ESSA |
| Q. | Who should I contact if I need help with my assessment plan? |
| A. | Email: tam@nzqa.govt.nz |
| Q. | Why do I need to inform NZQA of my assessment dates? |
| A. | To help TAM determine a single submission date for you to submit materials for moderation in all subjects. |
| Q. | What if our TEO assesses across multiple sites? |
| A. | If a single head office controls the multiple sites, then you should submit one assessment plan incorporating standards being assessed at all the sites. |
| Q. | What if my TEO is not yet accredited to assess a particular standard? |
| A. | It depends on whether accreditation has been applied for or not:
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| Q. | If I have questions about outsourcing what do I do? |
| A. | Email: tam@nzqa.govt.nz |
| Q. | What should I do if I need to change my assessment plan later in the year? |
| A. | Email: tam@nzqa.govt.nz |
| Q. | What happens if I do not send in an assessment plan? |
| A. | TEOs who do not complete an assessment plan may be referred to the appropriate QAB as non-compliant with national external moderation requirements. |
| Q. | I work for a TEO but I am not the Moderation Liaison. Can I contact TAM? |
| A. | No. All queries related to national external moderation should be made through the Moderation Liaison for your TEO. (Queries about interpretations of unit standards can be made by anyone.) |
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