Policy for reviews of qualifications at levels 1-6 on the
New Zealand Qualifications Framework
1. Purpose
The purpose of reviewing a qualification is to ensure it remains useful and relevant
and continues to meet the needs of the learners, industry and stakeholders for which it
was initially developed. Wherever appropriate, the qualification should be considered
in relation to the strategic workforce requirements of the industry as a whole.
A review is an important mechanism for managing duplication and proliferation of
qualifications and ensures qualifications meet all the requirements for listing on the
NZQF.
For some industries, it may be appropriate for the industry/community, tertiary
education organisations and sector groups to identify a recognised independent group
or individual to lead a specific review.