Qualifications and standards

Understanding the NZQF
Qualifications

The New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF) is a comprehensive list of all quality assured qualifications in New Zealand. NZQA quality assures all New Zealand Certificates, New Zealand Diplomas, New Zealand Degrees and the New Zealand Diploma in Business.

The transfer of qualifications from Transitional ITOs to Workforce Development Councils

On the 4th October 2021 qualifications were transferred from Transitional ITOs to Workforce Development Councils.

The NZQF has been updated to reflect the current owner of the qualification. Read more »

Developing qualifications at Levels 1-6 on the NZQF

All qualifications listed on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework must meet the requirements outlined in Section 3 of the policy document, The New Zealand Qualifications Framework. They must also be approved by the relevant quality assurance body.

New Zealand qualifications at Levels 1-6 were introduced in 2011 following a targeted review of qualifications. The requirements for listing New Zealand qualifications are outlined in Section 4 of the policy document. Read more »

Standards

The Directory of Assessment Standards (DAS) lists all quality assured unit and achievement standards, known collectively as ‘assessment standards’.  The assessment standards listed on the DAS can contribute to national qualifications.

The transfer of standards from Transitional ITOs to Workforce Development Councils

On the 4th October 2021, standards were transferred from Transitional ITOs to Workforce Development Councils.

The NZQF has been updated to reflect the current owner of the standard. Read more »

Awards
Results

NZQA provides a number of ways in which current and previous learners can access their results, for either national qualifications or standards.

When a learner enrols in a programme that leads to credits for standards and national qualifications, they are given a unique identification number called a National Student Number (NSN). All standards and national qualifications gained by a student throughout their life are recorded against their NSN.

If you have a National Student Number (NSN) you can use the Learner Login to see all standards and national qualifications you have achieved. Read more »

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