Programme Approval, Recognition, and Accreditation Rules 2022

5. Applications for approval of programmes

  1. Applications by institutions (other than universities) for approval of programmes at levels 1 to 6, and under-graduate diplomas at level 7, must contain the following information:
    1. programme documentation that includes:
      1. a clear statement of the title and aims of the programme;
      2. a clear articulation of the structure, components and length of the programme;
      3. clearly identified links between the programme component learning outcomes and the qualification graduate profile outcomes;
      4. specified learning outcomes for each component of the programme;
      5. allocation of appropriate levels and credits for each component; and
      6. clear identification of any standards used in the programme that are taken from the Directory of Assessment and Skill Standards:
    2. information that demonstrates the programme meets the criteria specified in rule 4.1:
    3. evidence of internal quality assurance approval of the programme by the institution:
    4. an explanation of how the institution will monitor and assure the consistency of qualification achievement by students.
    5. a copy of any required endorsement of a WDC under section 366(1)(g) of the Act. 
  2. Applications by institutions (other than universities) for approval of programmes leading to degree, graduate and post-graduate qualifications at levels 7 to 10 must contain the following:
    1. programme documentation that includes:
      1. a clear statement of title and aims of the programme;
      2. a clear articulation of the structure, components and length of the programme;
      3. specified learning outcomes for each component of the programme;
      4. clearly identified links between the programme component learning outcomes and the qualification graduate profile outcomes; and
      5. allocation of appropriate levels and credits for each component:
    2. information that demonstrates the programme meets the criteria specified in rule 4.1:
    3. evidence of internal quality assurance approval of the programme by the institution.
  3. Applications by universities for programme approval must be made to Universities New Zealand.
 
 
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