Glossary
Kuputaka
NSN
National Student Number is a unique identifier, which will be a lifetime identification number that learners keep even if they study at more than one TEO.
NZA
New Zealand Apprenticeship. Is a formal work-based training programme leading to careers in industry. Learners are employed in the occupation for which they are training.
NZQA
New Zealand Qualifications Authority. The Crown entity charged with ensuring that New Zealand qualifications are robust and credible nationally and internationally.
NZQCF
New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework. A qualification system designed and administered by NZQA to structure New Zealand/national qualifications.
NZSCED
New Zealand Standard Classification of Education codes are used to classify courses and qualifications at tertiary level by field of study.
Off-Plan
Funding that is not approved via a Plan. This funding is approved under section 159ZC of the Education and Training Act 2020.
Off-Plan condition
A condition imposed by Section 429 or a condition the TEC imposed on funding under Section 429 of the Education and Training Act 2020.
Off-Plan funding
Funding that is not approved via a Plan. This funding is approved under section 159ZC of the Education and Training Act 2020.
Off-Plan funding approval letter
A letter to advise the TEO that funding has been approved under Section 428 of the Education and Training Act 2020 in accordance with a funding mechanism. It sets out the terms and conditions on which funding is provided.
Offset
A deduction that is applied to an ITO based on not meeting learner performance or enrolment criteria. There are two STM offsets (actual average duration and over enrolment) and one funding offset (under achievement).