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Quick links to NZQF documents
This is a list of frequently used documents and resources for the New Zealand Qualifications Framework.
Policy documents
Guidelines
Qualifications at levels 1-6 on the NZQF
- Guidelines for approval of New Zealand qualifications at levels 1-6 for listing on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (PDF, 451KB)
- Guidelines for review of New Zealand qualifications at levels 1-6 on the NZQF
- Transitioning from current qualifications to New Zealand qualifications
Degrees at levels 7-10 on the NZQF
Guidelines for approving and maintaining degrees and related qualifications
Consistency of graduate outcomes
Qualification reviews
To report results of a qualification review, complete and submit:
Qualification review report (NZQF5) (DOC, 96KB)
Schedule of qualification reviews
This schedule shows the New Zealand qualifications due for review.
Qualification application forms
For applications to develop new qualifications, complete and submit:
- Application for Approval to Develop a Qualification at Levels 1-6 (NZQF1) (DOC, 90KB)
- Involvement in Pre-Development Stage Stakeholder Attestation (NZQF2) (DOC, 51KB)
Qualification developers also need to provide: a needs analysis and "the story" including evidence of decision-making so the evaluator can understand how agreement was reached.
For applications for approval of qualifications, complete and submit:
- Application for Approval of a Qualification at Levels 1-6 (NZQF3) (DOC, 73KB)
- Involvement in Qualification Development Stakeholder Attestation (NZQF4) (DOC, 56KB)
This document must be completed by all stakeholders involved in the qualification development who have been identified in Section 10 of NZQF3.
Qualification template
Use this template for qualification reviews and new qualifications.