Quality Assurance Bodies

Quality Assurance Bodies (QABs) are responsible for approving qualifications in New Zealand and for the quality that underpins the delivery of those qualifications. The bodies are:

the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA), which approves all degrees outside of universities and degrees above level 7 for polytechnics, all national qualifications and all qualifications delivered by private training establishments and wānanga
the Committee on University Academic Programmes (CUAP) of the New Zealand Vice-Chancellors' Committee, which approves all university qualifications
the Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics Quality (ITPQ) of the Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics of New Zealand which approves qualifications (level 7 and below) under delegated authority from NZQA

Choosing a course or qualification

In New Zealand you can choose to do courses or qualifications from a wide range of education providers and organisations. But how can you be certain you will receive quality training or education?

The NZQA website explains what to look for when choosing a course or qualifications - in particular, from a private training establishment. The terms registration, accreditation and course approval are also explained.

For education providers who want to become registered and/or accredited, the registration and accreditation process is explained in more detail.