Tertiary qualifications
The New Zealand tertiary sector covers private training establishments (PTEs), polytechnics and institutes of technology, wānanga, colleges of education, universities and workplace training. See About providers for more details.
Beyond secondary school, learners can access training and education that lead to a wide range of qualifications. The New Zealand government has put national quality assurance systems in place. All courses, programmes and qualifications offered at state institutions must be approved by a quality assurance body.
Most industries have moved to National Certificates and National Diplomas on the National Qualifications Framework. NZQA also administers other trade and business qualifications - see sidebar.
Updates on tertiary qualifications
- Guidelines for providers of teacher education courses and qualifications that lead to teacher registration
- 2006 tertiary examination information - Manufacturing Jewellery Trade, Motor Industry Registration, Plumbing Gasfitting and Drainlaying Registration
Statistics
Tertiary Qualifications Statistics for 2005 - Read the overview or download the full report in Adobe PDF 
Tertiary Qualifications Statistics for 2004 - Read the overview or download the full report in Adobe PDF
Tertiary Qualifications Statistics for 2003 - Read the overview or download the full report in Adobe PDF
Tertiary Qualifications Statistics for 2002 - Read the overview or download the full report in Adobe PDF
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Page updated: 27 February 2007