qualifications often build on prior qualifications or experience, and recognise capacity for initiative and judgement:across a broad range of educational and vocational areas
in technical, professional, and/or management roles.
'National Diplomas' (diplomas approved to use the word 'National') recognise skills and knowledge meeting nationally set standards (unit and achievement standards). Some National Diplomas automatically recognise credit from provider-developed qualifications as outlined by the qualification regulations.
Credit requirements
A Diploma must:
be registered at level 5, 6 or 7, with the top 72 credits defining the level at which it can be registered; and
have at least 120 of all credits contributing to the qualification at level 4 or above.
The level of a Diploma is determined by beginning with the highest level credits and counting back until a total of 72 credits is reached. The level at which the total of 72 is reached determines the level of the Diploma.
