This issue includes an overview of our new, more flexible approach to how we monitor tertiary education organisations (TEOs), suggestions on how to have a problem-free audit and a quick note on Fees Free.
We have made some improvements to Ngā Kete. Ngā Kete is your secure search and browse portal to the information sources and products that TEC makes available. It is where we share information and where you can search for and discover content.
https://www.tec.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/archived-news/some-changes-to-nga-kete
Papers outlining the Government programme of work to reform the institutes of technology and polytechnics (ITP) sector were released by Education Minister the Hon Chris Hipkins today.
https://www.tec.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/archived-news/itp-roadmap-2020-papers-released
This issue includes clarification of our expectations around learning hours, qualification and Unit Standard reporting issues, what’s covered as part of the Fees Free initiative, and details on our equity funding survey.
Independent research commissioned by the TEC confirms that the ITP sector is facing significant financial challenges.
The TEC administers the Fees Free Tertiary Education and Training (Fees Free) policy.
We’ve made some improvements to the Information Product Library in Ngā Kete. This is part of our ongoing commitment to keep making Ngā Kete work better for you.
https://www.tec.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/archived-news/improvements-to-nga-kete
Youth Guarantee (YG) funding provides fees-free tertiary study at Levels 1–3 to enable young people to progress to higher-level education or employment.
https://www.tec.govt.nz/funding/funding-and-performance/funding/fund-finder/youth-guarantee
This page provides information about tertiary education organisation (TEO) reporting on Youth Guarantee (YG) delivery, and our monitoring of TEO performance.
We are changing expected learner workload for an equivalent full-time student (EFTS) for levels 1 and 2 Youth Guarantee qualifications from 2019.
