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NZQA’s work – helping
New Zealanders qualify
for the future world
Jane von Dadelszen
Deputy Chief Executive
Quality Assurance Division
Qualify for the future world
Learners ready for new and unexpected environments
Better education for all
Relevant
qualifications
New and
emerging
technologies
Portable
qualifications
Easy access to
information
The future world will be learner-centred
Choose what you learn
and how
Take your
learning
with you
The future will be digital assessment
Using technology to make assessment on-demand,
anywhere anytime:
• Online
• Interactive
• Virtual
• Computer and device-based
• Software-specific or enabled
A future with flexible learning options
Learning anywhere, anytime, anyway
Learners can choose how, when and what they learn.
They are exploring more options and seeking more control over
their learning.
Rapidly expanding sources of learning
• Work and life experience
• Specialist and technical training (e.g. CISCO)
• Unbundled and badged learning (e.g. MOOCs)
Interactive technologies
• Online learning platforms
• Video conferencing
• Learner forums
• Webinars
Multiple delivery options
• Face-to-face
• Distance
• Online
• On-job
• Mixed or blended
International recognition of the NZQF and
the New Zealand quality assurance system
Recognising quality learning in a borderless world
Recognition
arrangements for
Greater use of
Our contribution
Joe, Employer “I will be able to
validate the qualifications and
learning that candidates
mention in their CVs.”
Flexible and
rigorous quality
assurance for
credit
recognition
and RPL*
credit
recognition
and quality
RPL* by 2016
Eve “I do courses to keep up
professionally including
MOOCs. My employer is keen
to see how I use these in my
role.”
learning with 50
Universal
Record of
countries by
Achievement
2020
available by 2018
Sophie, Advisor, “My degree
from France was recognised at
Level 9 on the NZQF, so I was
able to refer to that when job
seeking.”
All learning recorded on the Universal Record of Achievement
NZQA’s role
Deliver on an
improved
present
Create the
conditions for a
transformed future
Strengthening the quality assurance
framework
More rigorous
&
More flexible
The New Zealand Qualifications
Framework…
Is the definitive source of information on all quality-assured
qualifications in New Zealand.
• Focuses on outcomes (knowledge, skills and their
application)
• Recognises indigenous knowledge
• Provides the basis for an integrated tertiary education
system
NZQF levels and qualification types
All qualifications listed on the NZQF are…
•
•
•
•
quality assured
defined by a qualification type and level
given a credit value
designed to meet the identified needs of the relevant
sector(s).
The Evaluative Quality Assurance Framework
The Evaluative Quality Assurance Framework (EQAF):
• uses evaluation to reach evidence-based judgements
• focuses on outcomes and key contributing processes
• uses organisational self-assessment to drive
improvement
• is built on principles
– High trust, high accountability - Quality as a dynamic concept
– A practical focus on outcomes - Strategic and needs-based
– Flexibility
Strong, flexible quality assurance
Mātauranga Māori Evaluative
Quality Assurance (MM EQA)
Recognising programmes and qualifications based on mātauranga Māori
NZQA has developed MM EQA processes to reflect programmes and
qualifications based on mātauranga Māori.
MM EQA uses Māori evaluative approaches and principles to evaluate
mātauranga Māori learning or teaching methods.
MM EQA is being integrated into all the quality assurance processes.
New Zealand makes global
connections
New Zealand qualifications incorporate transnational:
• awards
• qualifications
• conventions
• standards.
Here are three examples…
City & Guilds
New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5) with strands in
Cookery and Patisserie [Ref: 2102]
Students enrolled in NZ2102 New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced)
(Level 5) Patisserie strand have the opportunity to complete:
• City & Guilds 8065-04 Advanced Diploma in Food Preparation and Cookery
(Supervision)
• City & Guilds 8065-03 Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking
(Patisserie)
International seafaring
New Zealand Certificate in Maritime Operations (Level 5) [Ref: 2512]
Graduates will meet the requirements of International Convention on
Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel
Personnel (STCW-F) and Standards of Training, Certification and
Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).
They are set and administered by the International Maritime Organization, a
United Nations agency.
Technician level
(International Engineering Alliance)
New Zealand Diploma in Engineering with strands in Civil Engineering,
Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering
[Ref: 2612]
Graduates will be capable of operating at a technician level scope of practice
as outlined by the Dublin Accord (International Engineering Alliance, 2002).
The world is changing. We’re looking to the future.
Jane von Dadelszen
Deputy Chief Executive
Quality Assurance
New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Jane.vonDadelszen@nzqa.govt.nz