Listing qualifications on the NZQCF

About the requirements for developing and listing qualifications on the NZQCF and qualification reviews

The NZQCF lists qualifications from Level 1 (certificate) to Level 10 (doctoral degree).

Qualification developers need approval from a quality assurance body to list qualifications on the NZQCF.

Quality assurance bodies

There are 2 quality assurance bodies responsible for approving qualifications.

  • NZQA is responsible for approving and listing all non-university qualifications.
  • Universities New Zealand is responsible for approving qualifications developed by universities.

Universities New Zealand

General listing requirements

All qualifications must be consistent with the general listing requirements in Section 3 of the New Zealand Qualification Framework requirements.

The New Zealand Qualifications Framework requirements [PDF, 682 KB]

Our requirements and guidelines

Listing degrees and related qualifications

Guidelines for approving and maintaining degrees and related qualifications

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Listing qualifications at Levels 1 to 7

Guidelines for listing New Zealand Certificates at Levels 1-6 and New Zealand Diplomas at Levels 5-7

Go to the guidelines

Reviewing New Zealand qualifications

About qualification reviews and links to guidelines, rules and the review schedule

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For degrees, NZQA considers the associated qualification beside the proposed programme. If approved, both the qualification and programme are listed at the same time.

The degree programme approval and accreditation application process

Applying for degree approval and accreditation

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