Preparing for NZQA Reporting
The NZQA (New Zealand Qualifications Authority) framework consists of fields, subfields, and domains. The codes identify a particular unit standard within the overall framework. You associate milestones with a unit standard using these codes.
This section discusses how to:
Define NQF fields, subfields, and domains.
Define unit standards.
Link NQF codes to milestones.
Page Name |
Definition Name |
Navigation |
Usage |
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NQF Field/Subfield Domain |
SSR_NQF_FIELD |
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Set up NZQA defined field codes, subfields, and domains in the system. |
Milestone Table |
MILESTONE_TBL |
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Define NQF unit standards as milestones using the milestone type of U and link NQF codes to milestones. |
Access the NQF Field/Subfield Domain page (
).Image: NQF Field/Subfield Domain page
This example illustrates the fields and controls on the NQF Field/Subfield Domain page. You can find definitions for the fields and controls later on this page.
Field or Control |
Definition |
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Field Code |
When setting up a new field, enter an NZQA defined field code. |
Subfield Code |
Enter an NZQA-defined subfield code. You can enter as many subfield codes as needed for this field. |
Domain Code |
Enter an NZQA-defined domain code. You can enter as many domain codes as needed for each subfield. |
Access the Milestone Table page (
).In the NQF Detail group box, enter the milestone type U (unit standard).
Access the Milestone Table page (
).NQF Detail
Field or Control |
Definition |
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Unit Standard Version |
Enter the version as defined by the NZQA for this unit standard. |
Unit Standard Field Code |
Select the appropriate field code. Only the field codes that are entered on the Field/Subfield Domain page are available for selection. |
Unit Standard Subfield Code |
Select the appropriate subfield code. Only the subfield codes that are entered on the Field/Subfield Domain page are available for selection. |
Unit Standard Domain Code |
Select the appropriate domain code. Only the domain codes that are entered on the Field/Subfield Domain page are available for selection. |
Unit Standard Language |
Select the language in which the unit standard is taught. |
NQF Credit |
Enter the number of NQF credits for this unit standard as provided in the National Qualifications Framework. |