How picky are they with matching qualifications
Jun 5th 2008, 11:43 am
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How picky are they with matching qualifications
Hi there
How strict are they with your qual matching the NZ equivalent.
Example: I want to claim points for a qual in Environmental Science on the absolute skills shortage list. It says you need a Bsc in Environmental Studies at level 7.
I did my qual in South Africa and it has already been assessed by NZQA. I got Bsc in Geography & Geolgy (level 7) and I did a one-year course for a Bsc Hons in Environmental Science (leve 8). Now, clearly that qualifies me to do the job of an Environmental Scientist (and I am doing just that) but will they be picky about the fact that it's not a Bsc Environmental Studies exactly!
And who decides if it is equivalent. NZQA didn't say anything about it's equivalence. Is it the NZIS case officer that decides.
How strict are they with your qual matching the NZ equivalent.
Example: I want to claim points for a qual in Environmental Science on the absolute skills shortage list. It says you need a Bsc in Environmental Studies at level 7.
I did my qual in South Africa and it has already been assessed by NZQA. I got Bsc in Geography & Geolgy (level 7) and I did a one-year course for a Bsc Hons in Environmental Science (leve 8). Now, clearly that qualifies me to do the job of an Environmental Scientist (and I am doing just that) but will they be picky about the fact that it's not a Bsc Environmental Studies exactly!
And who decides if it is equivalent. NZQA didn't say anything about it's equivalence. Is it the NZIS case officer that decides.
Jun 11th 2008, 3:32 am
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Re: How picky are they with matching qualifications
NZIS will want your qualifications to match the level they set. So in a way, I suppose they are picky.
If you have had your quals assessed by NZQA and you match the standard set for the skilled occupation as stated by NZIS , then there shouldn't be a problem.
It is the NZIS case officer who decides. If in doubt have the full NZQA assessment done perhaps . This will take into account all your quals and work exp.
If you have had your quals assessed by NZQA and you match the standard set for the skilled occupation as stated by NZIS , then there shouldn't be a problem.
It is the NZIS case officer who decides. If in doubt have the full NZQA assessment done perhaps . This will take into account all your quals and work exp.
