Glossary

Kuputaka

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  • New Zealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED)

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

  • Ngā Kete

    Ngā Kete is a secure web portal or “doorway” into our information.  It gives us and TEOs quick access to information from multiple sources though search and browse functionality.

  • Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga

    The Māori Centre for Research Excellence.

  • Ngaiotanga

    We learn and innovate.

  • NSI

    National Student Index is a database maintained by the Ministry of Education.  The purpose of the application is to allocate a unique identifier, the National Student Number, to every student enrolled with an education provider in New Zealand.

  • NSN

    National Student Number is a unique identifier, which will be a lifetime identification number that learners keep even if they study at more than one TEO.

  • NZA

    New Zealand Apprenticeship.  Is a formal work-based training programme leading to careers in industry.  Learners are employed in the occupation for which they are training.

  • NZQA

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

  • NZQCF

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

  • NZSCED

    New Zealand Standard Classification of Education codes are used to classify courses and qualifications at tertiary level by field of study.