Delivery at Levels 1 and 2 on the NZQCF (DQ1-2) Fund

Delivery at Levels 1 and 2 on the NZQCF (DQ1-2) Fund

Last updated 3 February 2025
Last updated 3 February 2025

The Delivery at Levels 1 and 2 on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (DQ1-2) Fund contributes towards the cost of teaching and learning services for learners enrolled at a tertiary education organisation (TEO) and studying towards a qualification or micro-credential listed on the NZQCF at Levels 1 and 2.

Delivery on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF) comprises three funds:

  • Delivery at Levels 1 and 2 on the NZQCF (DQ1-2) Fund
  • Delivery at Levels 3 to 7 (non-degree) on the NZQCF and all industry training (DQ3-7) Fund, and
  • Delivery at Levels 7 (degree) to 10 on the NZQCF (DQ7-10) Fund.

Information on this page relates to DQ1-2 funding.

Funding for foundation education, which includes DQ1-2 funding:

  • provides a low-cost way for people who do not have essential foundation skills to achieve these skills
  • supports learners to progress to higher levels of study and gain skilled employment
  • builds the literacy and numeracy skills of eligible learners
  • enables beginner learners to learn English or te reo Māori; and
  • supports TEOs that can best meet the needs of foundation education learners.

Learners must be studying towards a qualification or credential listed on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework – NZQA.