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New Zealand

Qualifications listed on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF) are assessed as follows:

Level in NZQF terms

Points under SMC

10

70

9

70

8

50

7

50

6

40

5

40

4

40 (only Certificates relevant to an occupation at ANZSCO skill level 3, 4 or 5)

3, 4, 5 or 6

50 (only where the requirements at SM8.5.5 are met)

Applicants with New Zealand qualifications should provide evidence of the NZQF level of that qualification by submitting a 'Qualification Overview' report with their qualification. The NZQF is available online. To search for a New Zealand qualification on the NZQF visit www.nzqa.govt.nz.

Effective 27/08/2018

IN THIS SECTION

Appendix 3 – List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment (01/07/2023)

Appendix 3 - List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment (19/02/2018)

Appendix 3 - List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment (28/08/2017)

Appendix 3 - List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment (30/03/2015)

Appendix 3 - List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment (29/11/2010)

Washington Accord and Sydney Accord accredited degrees (engineering and engineering technology)

Argentina

Australia

Austria

Belgium

Canada

Czech Republic

Denmark

France

Germany

Hong Kong

Hungary

India

Indonesia

Iran

Ireland

Israel

Italy

Japan

Malaysia

Netherlands

People’s Republic of China

Philippines

Poland

Russia (to 27/06/2016)

Romania

Singapore

South Africa

South Korea

South Pacific

Sri Lanka

Sweden

Switzerland

Taiwan

Thailand

United Kingdom

United States of America

Zimbabwe (to 27/06/2016)

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