What does qualification level mean?
The New Zealand Qualifications Framework is divided into 10 levels, and covers a range of qualifications from certificates to doctoral degrees.
The levels are based on how complex the learning is.
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Centre for Health and Social Practice
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Meet the team
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Youth hub
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STAR Experiences
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Secondary School STAR Courses
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Secondary School STAR Courses
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Waikato Trades Academy
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Waikato Trades Academy Programmes
- Manufacturing and Technology (Level 2)
- Construction and Infrastructure (Level 2)
- Electrical Engineering (Level 2)
- Sports Leadership and Outdoor Experiences (Level 2)
- Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy (Level 2)
- Café Skills (Level 2)
- Building and Construction (Level 3)
- Mechanical Engineering (General) (Level 3)
- Automotive Engineering (Level 3)
- Exercise Science and Outdoor Education (Level 3)
- Hairdressing and Beauty Services (Level 3)
- Introduction to Professional Cookery (Level 3)
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) (Level 3)
- Health (Level 3)
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- Recognition of Prior Learning
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