Quick links to NZQF documents

Below 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

Degrees at levels 7-10 on the NZQF

Guidelines for approving and maintaining degrees and related qualifications

Consistency of graduate outcomes

Assuring national consistency of graduate outcomes for qualifications at levels 1 to 6 listed on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (PDF, 383KB)

Qualification reviews

To report results of a qualification review, complete and submit:

Qualification review report (NZQF5) (DOC, 334KB)

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:

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:

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.

New Zealand qualification template (DOC, 233KB)

 
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