Glossary

Kuputaka

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  • MoP

    Mix of Provision.  The provisions in a plan that set out the activities the TEO intends to provide.

  • MPTT

    MPTT provides fees-free tertiary places for Māori and Pasifika learners to enable them to acquire the skills and attributes to take up a New Zealand Apprenticeship at Level 4 or higher on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF).

  • National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA)

    The National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) is New Zealand's main national qualification for senior secondary school and is available in three levels.

  • National Student Index

    The National Student Index (NSI) is a database maintained by the Ministry of Education. 

  • National Student Number

    The national student number (NSN) is a unique identifier, which will be a lifetime identification number that learners keep even if they study at more than one TEO.

  • NCEA

    The National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) is New Zealand's main national qualification for senior secondary school and is available in three levels.

  • New Zealand Apprenticeship

    Formal work-based training programmes leading to careers in industry.  Learners are employed in the occupation for which they are training.

  • New Zealand Apprenticeships Register

    It is a statutory requirement that the TEC maintains a register of approved New Zealand Apprenticeships (including complex arrangements).

  • New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF)

    A qualification system designed and administered by NZQA to structure New Zealand/national qualifications.

  • New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA)

    The Crown entity charged with ensuring that New Zealand qualifications are robust and credible nationally and internationally.