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