Level 6 unit standards - Core Compulsory ID Title Level Credits 29051 Apply business knowledge for strategic objectives in a business entity 6 12 29052 Contribute at a strategic level to innovation and organisational change within a business entity 6 20 29053 Design and develop strategic objectives for a business entity 6 18 29054 Develop strategies for managing the impact of environmental factors (including the Treaty of Waitangi) and their effect(s) on the entity’s performance 6 10 Level 6 unit standards - Administration and Technology strand ID Title Level Credits 29036 Evaluate and recommend new business technology to improve performance and productivity for a business entity 6 15 29037 Lead people to achieve business administration goals 6 20 29038 Manage and coordinate business administration systems and processes 6 25 Appendix 4 - The New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF) The New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF) is established under section 248 of the Education Act 1989. It was first brought in as a single unified framework on 1 July 2010 under the former section 253(1)(c ) of the Act and was fully introduced into the Act in the August 2011 legislative amendment (the new section 248). Purpose of the NZQF The NZQF is a framework based on outcomes described in terms of knowledge, skills and attributes, and their application. The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) which is the definitive source for accurate information about all quality assured qualifications, covering secondary school and tertiary education qualifications, and including all qualifications open to international students. The NZQF provides information about what knowledge and experience holders of qualifications can be expected to have and about what further education and/or employment opportunities the qualification leads to. The NZQF is designed to optimise the recognition of educational achievement and its contribution to New Zealand’s economic, social and cultural success. Specifically, the NZQF:
Trust and accountability Qualifications are developed collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders in an environment of mutual trust and accountability. The relationships between these parties. Like those between government agencies and tertiary education organisations, are based on good communication and collaboration. Parties can rely on the integrity of the processes used and the information provided. Lifelong Learning Qualifications recognise learning gained in many different ways. The learning can happen at any stage of a person’s life, in either part-time or full-time study, and in a range of places and ways: On-job In education institutions Electronically Online By distance A mixture of ways The NZQF does not put limitations on how or where people can learn. Relationship between the NZQF and other tertiary education policy The NZQG is fundamental to an integrated education system. Government tertiary funding subsidies and student loans and allowances are only for qualifications that are quality assured and on the NZQF. Student and graduate visas for international students are also only granted on the basis of study towards and achievement of qualifications of the NZQF. Ongoing development of the NZQF Since the NZQF was introduced in 1991, it has evolved. It will continue to change to provide an effective and usable qualifications framework. Qualification type addition or removal The merits of an additional qualification type are evaluated against the design and principles of the NZQF. NZQA follows its standard consultation process for all changes to the NZQF. Any qualification type added to or removed from the NZQF is approved by the NZQA Board. Changes to qualification type definition Qualification type definitions are reviewed periodically to ensure that the definition remains fit for purpose and is clear. If changes are required, NZQA, in consultation with Universities New Zealand, will draft proposed changes, and consult with the wider sector. Once the proposed changes have been finalised, the NZQA Board will approve them. The new definition is then published on the website. If there has been substantial changes to the definition, there may be transition arrangements put in place for existing qualifications. This document outlines the general features for designing, developing and listing and maintaining a qualification on the NZQF. Qualifications Framework design features NZQA Qualification definition