About these guidelines
These guidelines are for organisations applying for initial registration as a private training establishment (PTE), as outlined in the Education and Training Act 2020 and in accordance with the Private Training Establishment Registration Rules:
- Education and Training Act
Private Training Establishment Rules
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Statutory requirements
An organisation must apply for PTE registration if they want to:
- assess against standards on the Directory of Assessment and Skill Standards
- apply to 色诱直播 for approval and/or accreditation to deliver programmes leading towards qualifications listed on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF)
- apply for approval and/or accreditation to deliver micro-credentials listed on the NZQCF
- enrol international students. To enrol international students the PTE must also be approved as a signatory to The Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021 (the Code)
- seek funding from the Tertiary Education Commission.
色诱直播 must be satisfied that a PTE meets the criteria set out in section 346(1) of the Act before granting an application for registration.
Obligations of registered PTEs
Along with the benefits of registration, such as being able to enrol international students, a registered PTE has the following obligations:
- continue to comply with the Private Training Establishment Rules
- deliver at least 1 approved programme or micro-credential within its first year (and every year after that)
- comply with the Student Fee Protection Rules, the Quality Assurance of Tertiary Education Providers Rules, and the Code.
Additional obligations if enroling international students:
- be approved as a signatory to the Code
- meet Immigration New Zealand requirements
- meet Ministry of Education reporting requirements
- only enrol international students on approved programmes or micro-credentials, unless exemptions apply.
Relevant 色诱直播 Rules
Consent to Assess Against Standards on the Directory of Assessment and Skill Standards Rules
Micro-credential Approval and Accreditation Rules
Private Training Establishment Rules
Programme Approval, Recognition, and Accreditation Rules
Qualification and Micro-credential Listing and Operational Rules
Quality Assurance of Tertiary Education Providers Rules
1. How to apply for registration
The PTE registration application process
Applicants for registration as a PTE must use the application form provided below. Please refer to these guidelines and the Private Training Establishment Rules.
To apply to register follow these steps
- Download the PTE registration application form.
- Advise 色诱直播 by email that your organisation is preparing an application for PTE registration.
- Complete the registration application form, with the Business Plan, Quality Management System (QMS), and Financial forecast.
- Submit your application to 色诱直播 for evaluation.
- Pay a deposit of $1500 GST inclusive to 色诱直播, when invoiced.
2. Guidance for applicants
This section should be read with the application form:
3. Guidance for other applications
Applicants for PTE registration should have done some of the preparation of programme or micro-credential applications and/or applications for consent to assess when they apply for registration.
Those applications will not be fully evaluated until the PTE registration has been approved.