Delivery at Levels 3–7 (non-degree) on the NZQCF (DQ3-7) Fund
Delivery at Levels 3–7 (non-degree) on the NZQCF (DQ3-7) Fund
The Delivery at Levels 3–7 (non-degree) on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework and all industry training (DQ3-7) Fund includes the delivery and learner components and is the Government’s contribution towards the cost of teaching and learning services for learners enrolled at a tertiary education organisation (TEO) and studying towards a qualification listed on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF) at Levels 3–7.
The Delivery at Levels 3–7 (non-degree) on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework and all industry training (DQ3-7) Fund includes the delivery and learner components and is the Government’s contribution towards the cost of teaching and learning services for learners enrolled at a tertiary education organisation (TEO) and studying towards a qualification listed on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF) at Levels 3–7.
From 1 January 2023, the Unified Funding System (UFS) replaced the Student Achievement Component Levels 3 and Above (SAC3+) and the Industry Training Fund (ITF). The UFS unifies funding for provider-based study at Levels 3 to 7 and all industry training.
Delivery on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework comprises three funds:
- Delivery at Levels 1 and 2 on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework Fund (DQ1-2);
- Delivery at Levels 3–7 (non-degree) on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework and all industry training (DQ3-7) Fund; and
- Delivery at Levels 7 (degree) and above on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (DQ7+) Fund.
Information on this page relates to DQ3-7 funding.
Further information
For details on TEO eligibility requirements, including specific requirements for tertiary education institutions (TEIs), see funding conditions for the relevant year.
For further information on vocational education, see the Definition of vocational education and training (VET) for UFS.