NZQA Update Registration

Topics The new structure What do the levels mean Proposed entry requirements Levels and Prescriptions Transition timeline and students in transition Your questions

Version Two Qualification Structure Seven prescriptions are designated core prescriptions and students must pass any six of these Students may credit prescriptions totalling no more than 60 credits at level 4 Students must credit prescriptions totalling at least 80 credits at level 6 Students must complete 240 credits in total

Proposed Entry Requirements Applicants over 20 years old must demonstrate that they can work/study at a level appropriate to the course. Applicant less than 20 years old must have one of the following: NZ Bursary OR NZ 6 th Form Certificate with 16 or less in 4 subjects OR 42 credits at level 3 or above. At least 28 of these credits must come from an approved list AND 4 credits at level 2 or higher are required in Reading and 4 credits in Writing at level 2 or higher from the standards listed OR Equivalent International students where English is a second language An IELTS score of 6.0 (academic) with no individual band lower than 5.5 or TOEFL score of 550

Register Levels

Levels Level four expectations: Processes include planning Basic written, good reading Thinking shows substantial application of knowledge and understanding to new areas Tasks can include complex non-routine tasks

Levels Level five expectations: Processes include prioritising, planning and design From instructions received can implement and complete program without direct supervision Good written, substantial reading Thinking skills show advanced technical, theoretical and applied knowledge and understanding

Levels Level six expectations: Job tasks involve creative planning and design Thinking shows high degree of theoretical and applied knowledge, and understanding with ability to analyse and evaluate Substantial written and reading skills for documenting, detailing and editing

New Prescription Format Prescription aim Weightings – aggregate variance Learning outcome statements Key elements Assessment notes For Example

Transition - Timelines Any student who enrolls for their first NZDipBus prescription from 1 January 2008 will complete version two of the qualification. Any student who passed one or more NZDipBus prescriptions and the results were reported to NZQA prior to 1 January 2007 will have three years to complete version one of the qualification. Any student who has not passed prescriptions for the qualification and had the results reported to NZQA by 1 January 2010 must completed version two of the qualification.

Transition - Students A number of candidates who have partially completed version one of the NZDipBus prior to 1 January 2008 will be in transition between the two versions of the qualification. Some of these candidates may choose to complete version two of the NZDipBus: Assessment of Prior Learning Credit Transfer Credit Exemption

Workshops Workshops will be offered in: Wellington – 17 October Christchurch – 27 October Auckland – 3 November (am and pm)

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