Assessment and Examination Rules and Procedures for Secondary Schools - 2009
3 Levels of Authority
3.1 the New Zealand Qualifications Authority
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the New Zealand Qualifications Authority has legislative authority under section 265 of the Act to make these Rules and Procedures.
3.2 Contractors for Specialist Services
- For the purposes of the assessment and examination system NZQA will appoint under contract: agents to hear breaches of the rules, examiners, materials developers, materials critiquers, independent checkers, examination panel leaders, assessors, markers, verifiers, and moderators.
- Each contract with a specialist service provider must provide, among other things:
- that all contractors will receive training or induction for their roles at the New Zealand Qualifications Authority's expense
- that contractors' duties will be specified in schedules for services prepared by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority
- that materials produced by contractors are copyright to the New Zealand Qualifications Authority and may only be reproduced with its written permission.
3.3 Relationships with Schools
A school principal will nominate a Principal's Nominee(s) to:
- receive and verify candidate entries and fees, and forward these in full to the New Zealand Qualifications Authority at set times
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process financial assistance applications from candidates
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verify that candidates are eligible to enter for the qualifications
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monitor internal assessment procedures
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ensure the school engages in the external moderation process and meets all requirements
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verify and report internal assessment results for all qualifications to meet published deadlines
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liaise with and support the school's examination centre manager
- ensure the availability of suitable accommodation and equipment for the conduct of all external assessments
- consider and make recommendations to the New Zealand Qualifications Authority on applications for
compassionate consideration and special assessment conditions.
The school Principal may delegate part of the Principal's Nominee's responsibilities to another member of the school's staff, but in terms of these Rules and Procedures the New Zealand Qualifications Authority will only deal or consult with, or take recommendations from, the Principal or the Principal's Nominee.
Last updated: 27 January 2009