Qualifications
Under the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF), it is possible to build a programme of learning so that credits attained can contribute to more than one qualification. At Te Kura, we offer the NCEA certificates at Levels 1–3. Detailed information about these qualifications can be found on our website or the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) website at www.nzqa.govt.nz.
National Certificate of Educational Achievement
In 2024 NCEA requirements are changing, read about the changes on the NCEA website.
Ākonga enrolling in a one-year National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) course should aim to achieve 18–20 credits. This requires about 200 hours of ākonga study time.
It is important ākonga take advice from their kaiako, kaimanaaki and/or ākonga support staff so they choose a balanced programme of learning that matches their aspirations and abilities. A suitable learning programme may include courses across multiple curricula or NCEA levels.
To gain NCEA Level 1, ākonga must have 60 credits. These credits can be made up of unit standards and achievement standards at any level. In addition to this, ākonga must also attain 10 literacy and 10 numeracy credits.
To gain NCEA Level 2, ākonga must have 60 credits at level 2 or above.
They must also meet the NCEA Level 1 literacy and numeracy requirements.
To gain NCEA Level 3, ākonga must have 60 credits at level 3 or above.
They must also meet the NCEA Level 1 literacy and numeracy requirements.
Literacy and numeracy requirements
Standards offered at Te Kura that count towards NCEA Level 1 literacy and numeracy requirements are identified in the course descriptions.
- Literacy – either a minimum 10 credits through co-requisite reading and writing assessments, a package of three literacy unit standards or a minimum of 10 credits through specified achievement standards.
- Numeracy – either a minimum 10 credits through co-requisite numeracy assessment, a package of three numeracy unit standards or a minimum of 10 credits through specified achievement standards.
Click here for a full list of literacy and numeracy standards. Please note the package of three literacy and three numeracy standards is only available to akonga enrolled with eligible providers.