Glossary

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  • Allocation

    The approved allocation for each provider or fund as decided by the relevant delegated authority.

  • AMFM

    The Annual Maximum Fee Movement (AMFM) policy sets limits on fees that tertiary education organisations can change learners enrolled in courses funded through the Delivery at Levels 3 to 7 (non-degree) on the NZQCF (DQ3-7) and Delivery at Levels 7 (degree) to 10 on the NZQCF (DQ7-10) Funds.

  • Application for Funding

    The documents submitted by TEOs in relation to off-Plan funding or, if you are exempt under clause 9 of Schedule 18 of the Education and Training Act from the requirement to provide an Investment Plan, the documents submitted by you in relation to on-Plan funding.

  • Apprentice

    A person receiving Apprenticeship training. 

  • Apprenticeship Boost

    Part of the Government’s wider Apprenticeship Support Programme – a cross-agency response to help employers support their employees in formal training including apprenticeships.

  • Appropriation

    The Government's assignment of money for a special purpose, generally through its annual Budget.

  • AQA

    The Academic Quality Agency is an independent body established and owned by Universities New Zealand, which reviews academic quality monitoring systems and advises on good practice and quality-assurance issues.

  • Association of Emergency Care Training providers NZ (AECTPNZ)

    AECTPNZ is a first aid industries Peak Body. Its 18 full members (and 9 affiliate members) are all involved in emergency care-related training provision. Most members are TEC funded. Due to its niche focus many of its members are also either members of ITENZ or QTI which enables them to stay informed regarding broader tertiary matters.

  • Award

    (a)  A certificate, diploma, degree or other qualification listed on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework; 
    (b) A certificate or other document granted in recognition of a student’s achievement in and completion of a micro-credential.

  • Careers system

    A wide range of individuals and organisations that deliver careers information, education and advice, supporting others to achieve their career aspirations.