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.
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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.
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Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga
The Māori Centre for Research Excellence.
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Ngaiotanga
We learn and innovate.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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NZQA
New Zealand Qualifications Authority. The Crown entity charged with ensuring that New Zealand qualifications are robust and credible nationally and internationally.
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NZQCF
New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework. A qualification system designed and administered by NZQA to structure New Zealand/national qualifications.
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NZSCED
New Zealand Standard Classification of Education codes are used to classify courses and qualifications at tertiary level by field of study.