Development of New Programmes or Major Changes to an Existing Programme
Submission dates of Programme Development applications must meet both Unitec and NZQA deadlines if they are to be approved in time for the requested start date. The following indicates the timeline that is associated with Developing a New Programme or making a Major Change to an Existing Programme.
Timeline for Internal Development prior to NZQA submission
The indicative timeline for Internal Approval is:
- Formal Programmes – 4 – 6 months from business case to NZQA submission
- Training Schemes/Micro-credentials – 2 – 4 months from business case to NZQA submission
- Short Courses/Unitec approved Training Schemes – 1 – 2 months for final approval
Timeline for NZQA Approval Process
NZQA advise that applications for Degree Level Programmes should be made nine months before the intended delivery of the degree. Programmes of Study at level 1-6 should be submitted 6 months before the intended delivery date.
- NZQA aims to complete the programme approval and accreditation process within six months of receiving the application, but this depends on:
- the quality of the application
- the availability of panellists
- the timing of panel visits
- the time it takes for applicants to respond to and meet any panel requirements after the panel visit.
- Unitec Set-up can take up to 6 weeks including TEC approvals
Final Dates for Programme Development & Improvement Approvals for 2021
For assistance with any of the items on this page contact your Te Korowai Kahurangi Administrator or email us at tkk@unitec.ac.nz.