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Getting qualifications, Te whiwhi tohu

Find out about different qualifications and how to get them.

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    About qualification levels

    Mō ngā taumata tohu

    Qualifications are set at levels that tell you how complex the learning is. A higher level means the study is more complex.

  • Guide

    Credit work or study towards a qualification

    Whiwhi whiwhinga mahi, ka ako rānei mō tētahi tohu

    If you’ve got work skills or study and training credits, they could count towards a qualification. This could bring your career goals closer and save you repeating work you’ve already done.

  • Guide

    About micro-credentials

    Mō ngā tohu iti motuhake

    Getting a micro-credential shows employers you have special skills or knowledge.

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    About apprenticeships

    Mō ngā piatanga

    Becoming an apprentice sets you up to go further in your career as a qualified trade professional.

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