ptbrophy

My qualifications are currently being assessed by the NZQA as required in my ITA.

The sheet contained within my ITA states that my qualification must be assessed at Level 5+.

Has anyone had their qualifications assessed at a lower level than stated in the ITA? If so, what was the outcome?

Cheers,

Paul.

Rock Ape

I too am having mine asssessed and need to be Level 7+. Have you had a pre-assessment (PAR) done? If so was the outcome above Level 5?. If so then you should be OK. My pre-assessment gave Level 8 so I'm fairly optimistic but holding my breath none the less!

I'm assuming that if NZQA give a level less than that required then you may have a problem but someone else on here may be better informed.

ptbrophy

My PAR came back at Level 5. I hope that it means my full assessment will come back at Level 5.

Did anyone else notice the recent change in time scales from the NZQA? I applied when it said fast track was 10 working days (with normal at 20) but it has now changed to 20 for fast track and 35/37 for normal!

My medical is booked for 4 weeks time so both results are due back together!

beater

I expect that I if I get an ITA, I will also be required to do the NZQA assesment. What keeps me awake at night is how much emphasis is placed purely on your formal qualifications and how much on actual work experience. Its been more than 25 years since I've done a diploma course in electronic engineering. In the meantime I worked in the industry all this time and gained a huge amount of work experience. But I fear that when NZQA will assess my qualification they take only the diploma into account or does my work experience also count towards the Level grading? Any comments from people who were in the same situation?

Rock Ape

The full assessment also includes work references so they do take those into account also but I suspect that the assesement is weighted in favour of actual qualifications