NZQF 1
Application for Approval to Develop
Qualifications at Levels 1-6
1. Qualification Developer Details
Qualification
developer name
MoE No.
Contact name and
title
Contact details
Will the
qualification(s) be
jointly developed?
If Yes, include other TEO
name(s), MoE No(s), and
titles of the qualification(s)
they jointly developed
2. Proposed Qualification(s)
Please attach a separate draft qualification document for each of the new qualifications
Proposed Qualification Title
Level
Credits
Developer’s File
Ref
1
Qualification Type
2
3
3. Reviewed Qualification(s)
The following qualifications are intended to be replaced or discontinued
Ref or Id
Qualification Title
Level
Credits
1
2
3
4. Replacement Relationships (if applicable)
Ref or Id
Reviewed Title(s)
New Qualification Title(s)
Ref or Id
Reviewed Title(s)
New Qualification Title(s)
Ref or Id
Reviewed Title(s)
New Qualification Title(s)
A
B
C
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5. Strategic Need for New Qualification(s)
Summary of strategic need
Confirmation of NZQF search
and identification of
substantially similar
qualifications for each of the
qualification(s) in the
application other than those
that are being reviewed
Where duplication does exist –
justification for proposed new
qualification(s)
6. Stakeholder Profile for Qualification(s)
Stakeholder name
Reason for Inclusion
Nature of involvement
(Individual, group or organisation)
(Why they are appropriate, credible,
representative)
(What contribution they made to the
initial development process)
Explanation and justification for
proceeding where one or more
mandatory stakeholders have not
supported the new qualification(s)
7. Attachment Checklist
Evidence required
Attached
No. of
attachments
A Needs Analysis or Report confirming the need for the qualification(s)
Attestations (NZQF2) completed and signed by key stakeholders identified in Section 6 (upload PDF)
Separate document(s) for each qualification
(prepare in Word Template – upload PDF version when applying, and then email Word documents to
Service Support, qaadmin@nzqa.govt.nz with the Case number in the Subject line)
Outcomes of a Qualification Review: Changing the Status of Current Qualifications (NZQF4)
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Appendix
Summary of Forms and Documents Required for Approval to Develop and Approval to List
NZQF # Title of Form
Approval to
Develop
Approval
to List
1
Application for Approval to Develop Qualification(s) at
Levels 1-6
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2
Involvement in Pre-Development Stakeholder Attestation
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3
Application for Approval to List Qualification(s) at Levels 16

4
Involvement in Qualification Development Stakeholder
Attestation

5
Report of the Qualifications Review

6
Outcomes of a Qualification Review: Changing the Status
of Current Qualifications

Other documents
Approval to
Develop
Needs Analysis or Report confirming need

Qualification Document(s)

Response Report addressing issues raised at Approval to Develop
and any other changes
Transition Checks and Change Report for National Qualifications
Approval
to List

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Optional
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