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- This is not current policy -
The policy in this manual ceases to be effective from 29 November 2010.
To see the current Immigration New Zealand Operational Manual go to
www.immigration.govt.nz/opsmanual
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advanced qualification
THIS TERM RELATES TO PERMANENTLY ARCHIVED POLICY
From policy: G3.5 Definitions (General Skills Category)
G3.5.5 Definition of 'New Zealand advanced qualification'
- A New Zealand advanced qualification means a New Zealand degree, diploma, certificate, trade qualification, or other course of study that:
- requires completion of a New Zealand base qualification (see G3.5.1 above) for entry (or has entry requirements that are a New Zealand base qualification but are in some instances waived by the issuing institution); and
- has a completion time equivalent to at least one year of full-time training, study or (if a course requirement) work experience.
- Some New Zealand qualifications that do not meet this definition will nevertheless be accepted by the NZIS as 'advanced qualifications', namely:
- New Zealand Diploma in Science
- New Zealand Diploma in Surface Coatings Technology
- National Diploma in Accountancy
- Bachelor's Degree with Honours
- Postgraduate Diploma
Effective 26/07/1999
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