Waiariki qualifications may cover the requirements of the national qualifications plus additional content to enhance the overall qualification.

All qualifications have a defined Level from 1 to 7 and are registered on the New Zealand Qualifications Authority’s (NZQA) National Qualifications Framework (NQF).

Qualifications are made up of individual courses. Students can enrol in individual courses without having to complete the entire qualification, enabling them to obtain specific skills or knowledge needed for employment, career advancement or personal interest.

Waiariki offers a number of options for granting credit toward a qualification. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process that assesses evidence of previous formal and non-formal learning. This includes work experience and credit gained at another education provider or at Waiariki in another qualification.

National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) is New Zealand’s main national qualification for secondary school students and part of the NQF. NCEA unit and achievement standards may be used as entry criteria to various qualifications at Waiariki.

NZQA quality-assures secondary and tertiary qualifications as well as education providers. All of Waiariki’s qualifications have been quality assured, approved and accredited by NZQA.

Accreditation means that our internal quality systems have been independently evaluated to ensure that the delivery and quality of our qualifications meets approved national standards.

To find out more, visit www.nzqa.govt.nz

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