Modified 24 October 2024
At the TEC, we gather a range of information about common issues through our monitoring work. We’re committed to partnering with tertiary education organisations and sharing learnings from our monitoring work to help the sector build capability. That way, we can all achieve better outcomes for learners.
Modified 14 July 2025
Here are some questions and answers that may help with your understanding of the changes the government is making to the vocational education system.
Modified 26 March 2024
This update includes information in regards to: clarification on permissible hours of delivery for Intensive Literacy and Numeracy (ILN) funding; incorrect reporting of Source of Funding (SoF) 03; a reminder of compulsory student services fees (CSSF) reporting requirements; and refunds to fees-free eligible learners
Modified 5 June 2025
Funding for Emergency Management provision is allocated for a specific number of hours of training.
Modified 5 June 2025
Funding for Search and Rescue provision is allocated for a specific number of hours of training.
Modified 6 May 2025
Modified 5 July 2024
Modified 3 May 2024
The TEC is pleased to announce the appointment of Emeritus Professor Kathryn McPherson (AUT) as the new Co-Moderator for the Quality Evaluation 2026.
Modified 17 October 2019
The Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF) 2018 Quality Evaluation met a major milestone in July when the submission phase ended for participating tertiary education organisations (TEOs).
https://www.tec.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/archived-news/pbrf-2018-quality-evaluation-update
Modified 3 August 2023
The third public consultation paper of the PBRF Sector Reference Group (SRG) is now open for feedback. You can access the paper on the TEC website.
https://www.tec.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/archived-news/pbrf-srg-third-consultation-open