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Meeting considerations around programme content in programme endorsement

Ngā Whakamārama 

Programme content is the heart of the programme. Ensuring that programmes are flexible, reflect real-life workplace conditions, meet the needs of industry and meet qualification graduate profiles are critical. 

We use the below guidelines to evaluate the programme content consideration:

  • Ensuring the programme reflects any published guidance either by NZQA or Muka Tangata. 
  • Delivery requirements adequately provide for experience of and/or instruction in critical areas. For example:  
    • Access to relevant tools, equipment, applications or materials 
    • Appropriate employer scope of work or work placement opportunities 
    • Exposure to, or experience with, relevant methods and practices  
    • Flexible delivery methods to meet a diverse range of learner needs.  
  • The programme complies with relevant industry legislation, regulations or standards (including national regulatory frameworks, health and safety of learners, impact of applicable international agreements, and potential alignment with international standards). 
  • A pedagogy of practice and philosophy which is well-defined.  These show what underpins providers’ teaching and learning practice. 
  • The assessment methods reflect or simulate workplace conditions at the right time that supports learner progression. 
  • The requirements for staff involved in training and assessment are up-to-date with current industry practice.  
  • The programme aligns with the strategic purpose of the qualification including the industry, target audience and intended purpose. 
  • The programme meets all requirements included in the qualification specification and relevant conditions. 
  • Clear mapping to show the assessment standards or outcomes selected align with the qualification Graduate Profile, and/or programme learning outcomes.  
  • The programme considers emerging technologies and developments.  
  • Evidence that industry have been consulted and have sign off on the programme being submitted. 
  • Assessment and moderation processes meet good practice principles.
  • Evidence of opportunity for RPL (recognition of prior learning) when possible. 
  • Tangata Whaikaha (people with disabililties) – identifies which part of ‘Enabling Good Lives’ are being focused on and shows evidence that what is planned is supported. 
  • Evidence of how Māori learners will be supported within the programme as well as at institutional level. 
  • Applications should reference page number and/or sections of supporting documents. 

 

Read about our other considerations here 

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