Levels of qualifications:
The New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF) has ten levels. Levels are based on complexity, with level 1 the least complex and level 10 the most complex. All qualifications on the NZQF are assigned one of the ten levels. It is possible for qualifications to include credits achieved at levels above and below the overall level of the qualification listed.
Types and Levels of Qualifications:
Level | Qualification Type |
10 | Doctorate |
9 | Masters Degrees |
8 | Postgraduate Diplomas &Certificates; Bachelor Degrees with Honors |
7 | Bachelors Degree; Graduate Diplomas &Certificates |
6 | Diplomas |
5 | |
4 | Certificate |
3 | |
2 | |
1 |