20 December 2013

IMMIGRATION NEW ZEALAND INSTRUCTIONS: Amendment Circular No. 2013/17 To: All Manual Holders AMENDMENTS TO THE IMMIGRATION NEW ZEALAND OPERATIONAL MANUAL: LIST OF QUALIFICATIONS EXEMPT FROM ASSESSMENT (APPENDIX 3) AND QUALIFICATIONS RECOGNISED AS AN EXCEPTION (APPENDIX 8)

Introduction This circular outlines changes to immigration instructions. A copy of the amended instructions is attached.

All immigration officers dealing with immigration applications should read the amendments and operate in accordance with the amended instructions on and after 27 January 2014.

Note The amendments described in this circular will be published in the Immigration New Zealand Operational Manual in due course.

Any enquiries about these amendments should be directed to the Immigration Contact Centre on 0508 558 855 or 09 914 4100 (Auckland only).

Changes to immigration instructions effective on and after 27 January 2014

List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment (Appendix 3) The following country lists in Appendix 3 have been updated: Australia (Academic Qualifications) Germany (Academic Qualifications) Germany (Craft and Trade Qualifications) Germany (Technical Vocational Qualifications) Ireland (Academic Qualifications) Malaysia (Academic Qualifications) Philippines (Academic Qualifications) South Africa (Academic Qualifications) South Africa (Technical and Vocational Qualifications) South Africa (Trade Qualifications) South Korea (Academic Qualifications) Sri Lanka (Academic Qualifications) United Kingdom (Academic Qualifications) United Kingdom (Technical and Vocational Qualifications), and United Kingdom (Trade and Craft Qualifications).

A minor correction to the Bachelor of Science abbreviation column of the Singapore (Academic Qualifications) list has also been made. Qualifications Recognised as an Exception (Appendix 8) The country lists for Germany, South Africa and the United Kingdom have also been updated.

APPENDIX 1: AMENDED IMMIGRATION INSTRUCTIONS EFFECTIVE 27 JANUARY 2014

List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment (Appendix 3)

Australia
Academic Qualifications The qualifications awarded by the institutions listed below qualify for the points indicated: Qualification Abbreviation* Level in NZ terms 7 Points under SMC 50

Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience (awarded BAVS with or without Honours) Bachelor of Arts (a speciality may be stated) Bachelor of Arts (Communications and Media Management) Bachelor of Biomedicine Bachelor of Business Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Dental Science (may be awarded with a class of Honours) Bachelor of Dental Surgery (may be awarded with a class of Honours) Bachelor of Dentistry (may be awarded with a class of Honours) Bachelor of Economics Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Environments Bachelor of Fine Arts Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (may be awarded with Honours or with a class of Honours) Bachelor of Science (a speciality may be stated) Bachelor of Veterinary Biology / Bachelor of Veterinary Science (may be awarded with Honours or a class of Honours) Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Bachelor of Veterinary Science (may be awarded with Honours or a class of Honours) BA

50

Refer to NZQA for assessment

BBM BB BC BDSc

7 7 7 7

50 50 50 50

BDS

50

BD

50

BEC BE BEN BFA LLB LLBLP BM MBBS

7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7

50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50

BS BVBS

7 7

50 50

BVM BVMS BVS

7 7 7

50 50 50

All Bachelor degrees in teaching, with or without Honours, specialising in Early Childhood Education, Primary or Secondary Education Bachelor of Arts with Honours Bachelor of Business with Honours Bachelor of Commerce with Honours Bachelor of Economics with Honours

Refer to NZQA for assessment

BAH BBH BCH BECH

8 8 8 8 8

50 50 50 50 50

Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Honours may be BEH a class of Honours) Bachelor of Laws with Honours (Honours may be a class of Honours) Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice with Honours (Honours may be a class of Honours) Bachelor of Science with Honours Master of Arts (with the exception stated below) Master of Arts in Training and Human Resource Development Master of Business Administration Master of Business Administration (International) Executive Master of Business Administration Master of Philosophy Master of Science Master of Science in Engineering Master of Veterinary Studies Doctor of Philosophy LLBH

50

LLBLPH

50

BSH MA

8 9

50 60

Refer to NZQA for assessment

MBA

60

Refer to NZQA for assessment Refer to NZQA for assessment MP MS 9 9 60 60

Refer to NZQA for assessment MVS PhD 9 10 60 60

* Abbreviations used are for the purposes of this list and may not be stated on the award certificates. If an applicant believes their qualification may be higher than the level stated, they should apply to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment.

Note: - All honorary degrees should be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. - If any courses leading to the award of one of the qualifications listed above were studied at any institution outside Australia, including any Australian overseas campuses, they should be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. Additionally, if any courses have been cross-credited towards the listed qualifications, these qualifications also need to be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. - All qualifications awarded after 2013 should be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment.

Awarding Institutions The following institutions may award the qualifications specified from the dates shown.

Institution Previous names and dates of change are indicated in brackets. Names and dates of institutions have been included in the List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment for immigration purposes only. Australian Catholic University

Qualification awarded from

BA, BAH, MP and PhD: 2000 BA, LLB, BS, BAH, LLBH, BSH, MA, MS and PhD: 1978 BEC and BECH: 1978 BC: 1991 MBBS: 2007 MP: 2001

The Australian National University

Bond University

BA, BC, LLB, LLBH, MA, MBA, MS and PhD: 2000

Central Queensland University

BA, BB, BE, BAH, MBA and PHD: 2000 BBH: 2000

Charles Darwin University

BA, BE, LLB, BSc, BAH and PhD: 2004 BB: 2004 - 2008 BC: 2009 MA and MS: 2004

Charles Sturt University

BA, BAH, MA, MBA and PhD: 2000 BS, BSH and MP: 2005 BVBS: 2010

Curtin University (Curtin University of Technology 2000 - 2010)

MBA, MS and PhD: 2000 MA: 2000 - 2012 MP: 2008

Deakin University

BA, BC, BS, BAH, BCH, BSH, MA, MS and PhD: 1990 BE and BEH: 1994 - 1997 LLB and LLBH: 1996 MBBS: 2013

Edith Cowan University

BA and BAH (except in Psychology): 2000 MA and MBA and PhD: 2000 BE and BEH: 2000 - 2005 LLB and LLBH: 2009

Flinders University (The Flinders University of South Australia 1978 - 2008)

BA, BS, BAH, BSH, MS

and PhD: 1978 BB and BBH: 2010 BC and BCH: 1978 BE, LLB, BEH and LLBH: 1996 MBBS: 1979 LLBLP and LLBLPH: 2000 MA: 1978 - 2001 Griffith University BA, BS, BAH, BSH, MA, MS and PhD: 1985 BC and BCH: 1991 BE and BEH: 2000 LLB and LLBH: 1996 MBBS: 2009 MP: 1985 James Cook University (James Cook University of North Queensland 1980 31 December 1997) BA, BS, BAH, BSH, MS and PhD: 1980 BC and BCH: 1989 2009 BEC and BECH: 1982 2009 BE and BEH: 1982 - 2002 LLB and LLBH: 1992 MBBS: 2006 BVS: 2010 MA: 1980 - 2012 MP: 2013 La Trobe University BA, BEC, BS, BAH, BECH, BSH and PhD: 1978 BE and BEH: 1996 LLB and LLBH: 1995 MA and MS: 1981 Macquarie University BA, LLB, MA, MS and PhD: 1980 BAH: 1980 BEC and BECH: 1985 2012 BC: 1995 BCH: 1997 BS: 1983 LLBH: 1991 BSH: 1989 MBA: 1983 - 1994 MP: 2006 Monash University BA, BAH and MA: 1978 2001 BS: 1978

BB and BBH: 1991 BEC and BECH: 1978 1991 BE and BEH: 1980 - 2001 MBBS, LLBH and BSH: 1978 MBA and MS: 1991 PhD: 1978 - 2011 Murdoch University BA, BS, BVMS, BAH, BSH, MA, MP and PhD: 1985 BC and BCH: 1991 - 2000 BEC and BECH: 1991 BE: 1999 LLB and MVS: 1994 LLBH: 1994 MBA: 1990 - 2009 MS: 2000 Northern Territory University BA, BB, BE, LLB, BS, BAH, BSH, MA, MS and PhD: 1998 - 2003 BA and BAH: 2000 - 2012 BB, BE, LLB, BBH, MA, MBA and PhD: 2000 RMIT University BA and MBA: 1995 - 2004 BE and BEH: 1995 - 1998 MA and PhD: 1995 Southern Cross University BA, LLB, BAH and LLBH: 2000 BA and BAH: 1995 BE, BEH and PhD: 1995 2003 MA and MBA: 1995 - 2001 The University of Adelaide BA, BDS, BEC, LLB, MBBS, BS, BAH, BECH, BSH, MA, MS and PhD: 1978 BC and BCH: 1991 - 2000 BE: 1980 BEH: 1980 LLBH: 1978 MBA: 1982 - 2000 MP: 2011 University of Ballarat BA, BAH, MA and PhD: 2000 BE and BEH: 2000 - 2004

QUT (Queensland University of Technology)

Swinburne University of Technology

University of Canberra

BA, BE, BS, LLB, BAH, BEH, BSH and LLBH: 2000 MA: 2000 - 2007 PhD: 2000 - 2009

The University of Melbourne

BA, BC, BS, BVS, BAH, BCH, BSH, MA, MBA, MS and PhD: 1978 BBM, BEN and BFA: 2011 BDS: 1978: - 2012 BE and BEH: 1982 - 2011 LLB and LLBH: 1978 2011 MBBS: 1978 MP: 2009

University of New England

BA, BEC, BS, BAH, BECH, BSH, MA and PhD: 1978 BB: 1992 BBH: 1992 - 2012 BE: 1991 - 1999 LLB: 1997 BEH: 1993 - 1999 LLBH: 1998 MS: 1982

The University of New South Wales

BA, BC, MBBS, BS, BAH, BCH, BSH, MA, MS and PhD: 1978 BE and BEH: 1980 LLB and LLBH: 1978 2012 MBA: 1982 MP: 2006

The University of Newcastle

BA, BS, BAH, BSH and PhD: 1978 BE and BEH: 1980 - 2001 BM: 2012 MBBS: 1984 - 2011 LLB and LLBH: 1998 MA: 1978 - 2011 MBA: 1984 - 2000 MS: 1984 - 2011

The University of Queensland

BA, BC, BDSc, LLB, MBBS, BS, BVS, BAH, BCH, LLBH, BSH, MA and PhD: 1978 BE and BEH: 1980 MBA: 1982 MP: 2001

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University of South Australia

BA: 2000 BB, BS, BSH, MA, MS and PhD: 2000 LLB and LLBH: 2011

University of Southern Queensland

BA, BE, BS, BAH, BEH, BSH, MA, MS and PhD: 2000 LLB: 2012

University of the Sunshine Coast

BA, BB, BC, BS, BAH, BBH, BCH, BSH, MA, MBA, MS and PhD: 2000 BAVS: 2009 BA, BEC, MBBS, BS, BVS, BAH, BECH, BSH, MA, MS and PhD: 1978 BC and BCH: 2000 BDS: 1975 - 2004 BD: 2005 - 2012 BE and BEH: 1980 LLB and LLBH: 1978 2012 MBA: 1984 MP: 1994

The University of Sydney

University of Tasmania

BA, MBBS, BS, BAH, BSH, MA and PhD: 1978 BE and BEH: 1980 - 2003 LLB and LLBH: 1978 2003 MBA and MS: 2000

University of Technology, Sydney

BA, BE, LLB, BS, BEH, LLBH, MA, MBA, MS and PHD: 2000 BA, BAH , BS and BSH 1978 - 2007 BDSc, LLB, MBBS, LLBH, MA, MS and PhD: 1978 BE and BEH: 1980 MP: 1991

The University of Western Australia

University of Western Sydney

BA, BE, LLB, BAH, LLBH, MA, MBA, MS and PhD: 2001 MBBS: 2012

University of Wollongong

BA, BS, BAH, BSH and MA: 1985 BE, BEH and PhD:1985 1996 LLB: 1994

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LLBH: 2010 MBA and MS: 1991 - 1996 Victoria University (Victoria University of Technology 2000 - 2005) BA, BE, BS, BAH, BEH, MA, MS and PhD: 2000 LLB and LLBH: 2004

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Germany - Academic Qualifications

The qualifications awarded by the institutions listed below qualify for the points indicated: Qualification Abbreviation* Level in NZ terms Points under SMC

Diplom / Diplom eines Wissenschaftszweiges / Diplomen eines Wissenschaftszweiges The qualification title must include Diplom or Diplomen, and will include a subject specialty. For example: Diplom mathematiker, or Diplomwirtschaftler.

E Dip

50

Diplom The award certificate may include the heading of Diplom, Diplomurkunde, or Verleiht. The qualification title Diplom will include a subject specialty. For example: Diplom Physiker, or Diplom-Physiker Univ.

U Dip

50

Magister Artium Doktor / Doktor eines Wissenschaftzweiges The qualification title Doktor will include a subject specialty. For example: Doktor Ingenieur (Dr. -Ing), or Doktor der Naturwissenschaften (Dr. rer. nat).

Mag E Dok

8 9

50 60

Doktor der / Doktorin der / Doktors The award certificate may include the heading of Promotionsurkunde. The qualification title will include the title Doktor, Doktors or Doktorin and a subject specialty . For example, Doktorin der Naturwissenschaften (Dr. rer. nat.).

U Dok

10

60

* Abbreviations used are for the purposes of this list and may not be stated on the award certificates. If an applicant believes their qualification may be higher than the level stated, they should apply to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. Note: - Award certificates must be provided in their original language for all qualifications. Some universities may award qualification certificates in Latin, in which case, a translated copy from the university or an approved English translation must also be provided. - All honorary degrees must be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. - If any courses leading to the award of one of the qualifications listed above were studied at any institution outside Germany, including any German overseas campuses, they should be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. Additionally, if any courses have been cross-credited towards the listed qualifications, these qualifications also need to be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. - All qualifications awarded after 2013 should be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment.

Awarding Institutions
Public Universities and higher education institutions The following institutions may award the qualifications specified from the dates shown.

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Institution Name Previous names and dates of change are indicated in brackets. Names and dates of institutions have been included in the List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment for immigration purposes only. Albert-Ludwigs-Universitt Freiburg im Breisgau

Qualification awarded from

U Dip and Mag: 1981 - 2010 U Dok: 1981

Bauhaus-Universitt Weimar (Hochschule fr Architektur und Bauwesen 1983 E Dip and E Dok: 1983 - 1991 - 1997) U Dip: 1992 - 2010 Mag: 1998 - 2010 U Dok: 1992 Bergische Universitt Wuppertal (Universitt Gesamthochschule Wuppertal 1983 - 2003) Mag: 1983 - 2010 U Dok: 1983

Brandenburgische Technische Universitt Cottbus

U Dip: 1993 - 2010 U Dok: 1993

Carl von Ossietzky Universitt Oldenburg (Universitt Oldenburg 1983 1991)

U Dip: 1983 - 2010 Mag: 1989 - 2010 U Dok: 1983

Christian-Albrechts-Universitt zu Kiel

U Dip: 1981 - 2012 Mag: 1981 - 2007 U Dok: 1981

Deutsche Universitt fr Verwaltungswissenschaften Speyer (Deutsche Hochschule fr Verwaltungswissenschaften Speyer 1993 - 1997, Hochschule fur Verwaltungswissenschaften 1983 - 1993) Deutsche Sporthochschule Kln Eberhard-Karls-Universitt zu Tbingen

Mag: 1983 - 2010 U Dok: 1983 U Dok: 2007 U Dip and Mag: 1981 - 2012 U Dok: 1981

Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-Universitt Greifswald

E Dip and E Dok: 1981 - 1991 U Dip: 1992 - 2012 Mag: 1995 - 2011 U Dok: 1992

Europa-Universitt Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder)

U Dip and Mag: 2000 - 2010 U Dok: 2000

FernUniversitt in Hagen

Mag: 2003 2010 U Dok: 2003

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Freie Universitt Berlin

U Dip and Mag: 1981 - 2010 U Dok: 1981

Friedrich-Alexander-Universitt Erlangen-Nrnberg

U Dip and Mag: 1981 - 2010 U Dok: 1981

Friedrich-Schiller-Universitt Jena

E Dip and E Dok: 1981 - 1991 U Dip: 1992 - 2012 U Dok: 1992

Georg-August-Universitt Gttingen

U Dip and Mag: 1981- 2010 U Dok: 1981

Heinrich Heine Universitt Dsseldorf (Universitt Dsseldorf 1981 - 1988)

U Dip and Mag: 1981 - 2010 U Dok: 1981

Hochschule fur Verkehrswesen Frederick List Dresden Humboldt-Universitt zu Berlin

E Dip and E Dok: 1983 - 1992 E Dip and E Dok: 1981 - 1991 U Dip: 1992 - 2013 U Dok: 1992

Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universitt Frankfurt am Main / Goethe-Universitt U Dip and Mag: 1981 - 2010 Frankfurt am Main U Dok: 1981

Johannes Gutenberg-Universitt Mainz

U Dip and U Dok: 1981 Mag: 1981 - 2012

Julius-Maximilians-Universitt Wrzburg / Bayerische Julius-MaximiliansUniversitt Wrzburg

U Dip: 1981 - 2011 Mag: 1981 - 2010 U Dok: 1981

Justus-Liebig-Universitt Giessen

U Dip and Mag: 1981 - 2010 U Dok: 1981

Karlsruher Institut fr Technologie (KIT) Leibniz Universitt Hannover / Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universitt Hannover (Universitt Hannover 1981 - 2006)

U Dok: 2009 U Dip and Mag: 1981 - 2010 U Dok: 1981 U Dip: 1990 - 2010 Mag: 1993 - 2010 U Dok: 1990

Leuphana Universitt Lneburg (Universitt Lneburg 1990 - 2007)

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitt Mnchen / Universitate LudovicoMaximilianea Monacensi

U Dip and Mag: 1981 - 2012 U Dok: 1981 E Dip and E Dok: 1981 - 1991 U Dip: 1992 - 2010 U Dok: 1992

Martin-Luther-Universitt Halle-Wittenberg

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Otto-Friedrich-Universitt Bamberg

U Dip and Mag: 1986 - 2010 U Dok: 1986

Otto-von-Guericke-Universitt Magdeburg

U Dip and Mag: 1993 - 2010 U Dok: 1993

Philipps-Universitt Marburg

U Dip and Mag: 1981 U Dok: 1981

Rheinisch-Westflische Technische Hochschule Aachen / RWTH Aachen University

U Dip and Mag: 1981 - 2012 U Dok: 1981 U Dip: 1981 - 2012 Mag: 1986 - 2010 U Dok: 1981

Rheinischen Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universitt Bonn / Universitt Bonn

Ruhr-Universitt Bochum

U Dip and Mag: 1981 - 2010 U Dok: 1981

Ruprecht-Karls-Universitt Heidelberg / Heidelberg Universitt

U Dip and Mag: 1981 - 2012 U Dok: 1981

Stiftung Tierrztliche Hochschule Hannover (University of Veterinary Medicine U Dok: 1986 Hannover Foundation) Technische Hochschule Leipzig Technische Hochschule Leuna Mersburg E Dip and E Dok: 1983 - 1992 E Dip and E Dok: 1983 - 1992

Technische Universitt Bergakademie Freiberg (Bergakademie Freiberg 1983 E Dip and E Dok: 1983 - 1991 - 1993) U Dip and U Dok: 1992 Technische Universitt Berlin (TU Berlin) / Die Technische Universitt Berlin U Dip: 1981 - 2012 Mag: 1981 - 2010 U Dok: 1981 Technische Universitt Carolo - Wilhelmina zu Braunschweig U Dip and Mag: 1981 - 2010 U Dok: 1981 Technische Universitt Chemnitz (Die Technische Universitt ChemnitzZwickau 1992 - 1997, Technical Universitt Karl Marx Stadt 1989 - 1992, Technische Hochschule Karl Marx Stadt 1983 - 1989) E Dip and E Dok: 1983 - 1991 U Dip: 1992 - 2010 Mag: 1996 - 2010 U Dok: 1992 Technische Universitt Clausthal (TU Clausthal) U Dip: 1981 - 2012 U Dok: 1981 Technische Universitt Darmstadt (Technische Hochschule Darmstadt 1981 - U Dip: 1981 - 2010 1997) Mag: 1991 2010 U Dok: 1981

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Technische Universitt Dortmund (Universitt Dortmund 1981- 2007)

U Dip: 1981 - 2010 U Dok: 1981

Technische Universitt Dresden (Technische Hochschule Dresden 19811991)

E Dip and E Dok: 1981 - 1991 U Dip: 1992 - 2012 Mag: 1993 - 2010 U Dok: 1992

Technische Universitt Hamburg Harburg (TUHH)

U Dip: 1990 - 2007 U Dok: 1990

Technische Universitt Ilmenau (Technische Hochschule Ilmenau 1983 1992)

E Dip and E Dok : 1983 - 1991 U Dip: 1992 - 2012 U Dok: 1992

Technische Universitt Kaiserslautern (Universitt Kaiserslautern 1981 2003)

U Dip and U Dok: 1981 Mag: 1981 - 2010 U Dok: 1986

Technische Universitt Mnchen / Die Technische Universitt Mnchen

Ulm University / Universitt Ulm (UULM)

U Dip: 1981 - 2012 U Dok: 1981

Universitt Augsburg / Die Universitt Augsburg

U Dip: 1981 - 2010 Mag: 1983 - 2010 U Dok: 1981

Universitt Bayreuth

U Dip: 1986 - 2012 Mag: 1986 - 2010 U Dok: 1986

Universitt Bielefeld

U Dip and Mag: 1981 - 2010 U Dok: 1981

Universitt Bremen

U Dip: 1986 - 2012 U Dok: 1986

Universitt der Bundeswehr Mnchen Universitt Duisburg-Essen

U Dok: 2001 U Dip and Mag: 2003 - 2010 U Dok: 2003

Universitt Duisburg Gesamthochschule Universitt Gesamthochschule Essen

U Dok: 1986 - 2003 Mag: 1993 - 2003 U Dok: 1986 - 2003

Universitt Hamburg

Mag: 1986 - 2010 U Dok: 1986

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Universitt Hildesheim Universitt Karlsruhe (TH) / Die Universitt Fridericiana zu Karlsruhe (Technische Hochschule) Universitt Kassel

U Dok: 2000 U Dip, Mag and U Dok: 1986 2009 Mag: 2002 - 2010 U Dok: 2002

Universitt Koblenz-Landau

U Dip and Mag: 2000 - 2010 U Dok: 2000

Universitt zu Kln

U Dip and Mag: 1981 - 2012 U Dok: 1981

Universitt Konstanz

U Dip and Mag: 1981 - 2010 U Dok: 1981

Universitt Leipzig (Karl Marx Universitt Leipzig 1983 - 1991)

E Dip and E Dok: 1983 - 1991 U Dip: 1992 - 2012 Mag: 1997 - 2010 U Dok: 1992

Universitt zu Lbeck Universitt Mannheim

U Dok: 2002 U Dip and Mag: 1986 - 2010 U Dok: 1986

Universitt Osnabrck

U Dip and Mag: 1993 - 2010 U Dok: 1993

Universitt Paderborn

Mag: 1986 - 2010 U Dok: 1986

Universitt Passau

U Dip and Mag: 1990 - 2010 U Dok: 1990

Universitt Regensburg

U Dip: 1981 - 2012 Mag: 1981 - 2010 U Dok: 1981

Universitt Rostock (Wilhelm-Pieck Universitt Rostock 1981 - 1990)

E Dip and E Dok: 1981 - 1991 U Dip: 1992 - 2010 Mag: 1995 - 2010 U Dok: 1992

Universitt Siegen

Mag: 1990 - 2010 U Dok: 1990

Universitt Stuttgart

U Dip: 1981 - 2012 Mag: 1981 - 2010 U Dok: 1981

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Universitt Trier

U Dip, Mag: 1981 - 2012 U Dok: 1981

Westflische Wilhelms - Universitt Mnster

U Dip and Mag: 1981 - 2010 U Dok: 1981

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Germany - Craft and Trade Qualifications

Craft and Trade Qualifications Awarded in the Federal Republic of Germany and the former German Democratic Republic The Craft and Trade qualification below may be awarded the points indicated where the qualification is: awarded by an Industrie-und Handelskammer (Chamber of Industry and Commerce), a Handwerkskammer (Chamber of Crafts), or a Landwirtschaftskammer (Chamber of Agriculture) within the dates specified, and relevant to an occupation in Part B of the List of Skilled Occupations at Appendix 6. Level in NZ terms Points under SMC 40

Qualification*

Meister / Meisterbrief (Master Trademans Certificate) 1980 - 4 2013

* An official stamp on the Meister document will state the chamber name and the German State of jurisdiction. The Meister must be awarded in one of the following crafts / trades: Bcker (Baker) Boots- und Schiffbauer (Boat and Shipbuilder) Brunnenbauer (Well-sinker) Bchsenmacher (Gunsmith) Chirurgiemechaniker (Surgical Instrument Maker) Dachdecker (Roofer) Elektromaschinenbauer (Electrical Machine Engineer) Elektrotechniker (Electrical Engineer) Feinwerkmechaniker (Precision Engineer) Fleischer (Butcher) Frisr (Hairdresser) Gerstbauer (Scaffolder) Glasblser und Glasapparatebauer (Glassblower and Glass Apparatus Maker) Glaser (Glazier) Informationstechniker (Communication Technician) Installateur und Heizungsbauer (Installer and Heating Fitter) Klteanlagenbauer (Refrigeration Mechanic) Karosserie- und Fahrzeugbauer (Coachbuilder / Body and Vehicle Manufacturer) Klempner (Plumber) Konditor (Pastry Chef) Kraftfahrzeugtechniker (Automotive Mechatronics Technician / Motor Vehicle Technician) Landmaschinenmechaniker (Mechanic for Agricultural and Construction Machinery) Maler und Lackierer (Painter and Varnisher) Maurer und Betonbauer (Bricklayer and Concrete worker) Metallbauer (Metal worker) Ofen- und Luftheizungsbauer (Stove and air Heating Mechanic) Seiler (Ropemaker) Schornsteinfeger (Chimney Sweep) Steinmetz und Steinbildhauer (Stonemason) Straenbauer (Road Construction worker) Stuckateur (Plasterer) Tischler (Joiner) Vulkaniseur und Reifenmechaniker (Mechanic for tyres and vulcanisation)

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Wrme-, Klte- und Schallschutzisolierer (Thermal and Acoustic Insulation Fitter / Heat, Cold and Noise Insulation) Zimmerer (Carpenter) Zweiradmechaniker (Motorbike and Bicycle Mechanic)

If an applicant believes their qualification may be higher than the level stated they should apply to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. Note: - Award certificates must be provided in their original language for all qualifications. - If any courses leading to the award of one of the qualifications listed above were studied at any institution outside Germany, including any German overseas campuses, they should be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. Additionally, if any courses have been cross-credited towards the listed qualifications, these qualifications also need to be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. - All qualifications awarded after 2013 should be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. - German trade qualifications may also be recognised at New Zealand Level 3 for the award of points under SMC. These are included in the list of Qualifications Recognised as an Exception (Appendix 8).

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Germany Technical Vocational Qualifications

Vocational Qualifications The qualifications awarded by the institutions listed below qualify for the points indicated. Qualification Level in NZ terms 6 Points under SMC 40

Diplom Ingenieur (Berufsakademie) / Diplom Ingenieur (BA) / DIPL.Ingenieur (BA). The awarding certificate will generally include the heading of Diplomurkunde or Diplom-Urkunde.

If an applicant believes their qualification may be higher than the level stated they should apply to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. Note: - Award certificates must be provided in their original language for all qualifications. - If any courses leading to the award of one of the qualifications listed above were studied at any institution outside Germany, including any German overseas campuses, they should be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. Additionally, if any courses have been cross-credited towards the listed qualifications, these qualifications also need to be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. Public Berufsakademien The following Berufsakademien (Universities of Cooperative Education/Professional Academies) of the Federal Republic of Germany may award the qualification listed above. Institution Name Names and dates of institutions have been included in the List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment for immigration purposes only. Berufsakademie Eisenach Staatliche Studienakademie Thringen, Eisenach Berufsakademie Heidenheim, Heidenheim Berufsakademie Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe Berufsakademie Lrrach, Lrrach Berufsakademie Mannheim, Mannheim Berufsakademie Mosbach, Mosbach Berufsakademie Ravensburg, Ravensburg Berufsakademie Sachsen Staatliche Studienakademie Bautzen, Bautzen Berufsakademie Sachsen Staatliche Studienakademie Dresden, Dresden Berufsakademie Sachsen Staatliche Studienakademie Glauchau, Glauchau Berufsakademie Sachsen Staatliche Studienakademie Leipzig, Leipzig Berufsakademie Sachsen Staatliche Studienakademie Riesa, Riesa Berufsakademie Stuttgart - Staatliche Studienakademie, Stuttgart Qualification awarded from

2002 - 2008 1982 - 2008 1982 - 2008 1984 - 2008 1982 - 2008 1984 - 2008 2005 - 2008 1999 - 2009 1999 - 2009 1999 - 2009 1999 - 2011 1999 - 2012 1982 - 2008

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Ireland
Academic Qualifications The qualifications awarded by the institutions listed below qualify for the points indicated: Qualification Abbreviation* Level in NZ Points terms under SMC BAI 7 7 50 50

Baccalaureus in Arte Ingeniaria with or without Honours

Baccalaureatus in Medicina, in Chirurgia, in Arte Obstetricia BM with or without Honours** Bachelor of Architecture with or without Honours BArch

7 7 7 7 7 7 7

50 50 50 50 50 50 50

Bachelor of Arts with Honours (a speciality may be stated) BA Bachelor of Business and Law with Honours Bachelor of Civil Law with Honours Bachelor of Commerce with Honours Bachelor of Corporate Law with Honours Bachelor of Dental Surgery / Bachelor of Dental Science with or without Honours Bachelor of Engineering with or without Honours (until 2004)*** Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (2005 onwards)*** Bachelor of Laws with Honours Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours Bachelor of Science with Honours (a speciality may be stated) Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine with or without Honours Bachelor of Divinity with or without Honours Bachelor of Education with or without Honours Bachelor with Ordinary in the qualification title Master of Arts Master of Letters Master of Literature Master of Philosophy MA MLE MLit MP BBL BCL BC BCOL BDS

BE

50

BEH LLB BP BS

7 7 7 7

50 50 50 50

BVM

50

Refer to NZQA for assessment

9 9 9 9

60 60 60 60

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Master degrees other than those specified above Doctor of Philosophy / Philosophiae doctor

Refer to NZQA for assessment PhD 10 60

* Abbreviations used are for the purposes of this list and may not be stated on the award certificates. ** Baccalaureatus in Medicina, Chirurgia, in Arte Obstetricia awarded in conjunction with study at Penang Medical College Malaysia or in conjunction with study or the Medical University of Bahrain should be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. *** Bachelor of Engineering Technology degrees should be presented to NZQA for individual assessments. ****For moderatores wording refer to Honours degrees notes below. If an applicant believes their qualification may be higher than the level stated they should apply to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. Note: - Award certificates must be provided in their original language for all qualifications. The award certificates from the National University of Ireland and the University of Dublin are issued in Latin. English translations are also issued by these universities. The original award certificate and a translated copy issued by the University should be provided. Other institutions award certificates are issued in English, or in English and Irish. - All honorary degrees must be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. - If any courses leading to the award of one of the qualifications listed above were studied at any institution outside Ireland, including any Irish overseas campuses, they should be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. Additionally, if any courses have been cross-credited towards the listed qualifications, these qualifications also need to be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. - All qualifications awarded after 2013 should be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. Honours degrees: - From 1978 - 2004 honours may be indicated by a class of Honours, for example First, or Second Class Honours. - From 2005 all award certificates for Bachelor degrees with Honours should state either Honours, or with Honours, or may be awarded with a class of Honours, as above. - University of Dublin Honors degrees are recorded on the award certificates as Moderatorships, for example Moderatores Secundae Classis Primae Divisionis (Moderators of the Second Class First Divi sion) Awarding Institutions National University of Ireland The National University of Ireland and its constituent Universities and recognised Colleges may award the qualifications specified from the dates shown. National University of Ireland Qualification awarded from BM, BArch, BA, BC, BCL, BDS, BE, LLB, BP, BS, BVM and PhD: 1978 - 1997

Universitas Hiberniae Nationalis (The National University of Ireland) The award certificate will also state one of the following constituent colleges: Collegio Corcagiensi (University College Cork) Collegio Dublinense (University College Dublin) Collegio Galviensi (University College Galway)

National University of Ireland constituent universities The award certificate will state Universitas Hiberniae Nationalis and al so the name of any one of the following constituent universities: Universitate Hiberniae Nationali apud Galviam (National University of Ireland, Galway) (NUI Galway) (O Gaillimh) BM, BA, BC, BCOL, LLB, BS and PhD: 1997 BCL: 2004 BE: 1997 - 2004 BEH: 2005 MLit: 2002 Universitate Hiberniae Nationalis apud Manutium (National University of Ireland, Maynooth) (Ollscoil na hireann, M Nuad) (NUI Maynooth) BA, BS and PhD: 1997 BBL and BCL: 2011 BE: 2003 - 2004

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BEH: 2005 Universitate Hiberniae Nationali apud Corcagium (University College CorkNational University of Ireland) (Coliste na hOllscoile Corcaigh) (UCC) BM, BA, BC, BCL, BDS, LLB, BS, MP and PhD: 1997 BE: 1997 - 2004 BEH: 2005 BP: 2008 Universitate Hiberniae Nationali apud Dublinum (University College DublinNational University of Ireland) (An Coliste Ollscoile, Baile tha Cliath) (UCD) BM, BA, BBL, BCL, BVM, and PhD: 1997 BArch:1997 - 2008 BE: 1997 - 2004 BEH: 2005 National University of Ireland recognised Colleges The award certificate will state Universitas Hiberniae Nationalis and also the name of any one of the following recognised colleges: Collegio Nationali Artis et Designationis (National College of Art and Design) BA, MA and PhD: 2003 MLE: 2007 - 2010 MLit: 2012 Collegio Regali Chirurgorum in Hibernia / Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (Coliste Roga na Minle ain irinn) Other Universities and Higher Educational Institutions The other Universities and Higher Education Institutions may award the qualifications specified from the dates shown. Other Universities and Higher Education Institutions Qualifications awarded from BA and BS 2003 BE: 1998 - 2004 BEH: 2005 PhD: 1998 DIT (Dublin Institute of Technology) (Institiid Teicneolaochta tha Cliath) BArch: 2003 BA: 2001 BE: 2001 - 2004 BEH: 2005 Universitas Dubliniensis (The University of Dublin) (Trinity College Dublin) (Coliste na Tronide, Baile tha Cliath)**** BAI, BM, BA, BDS, LLB, BS and PhD: 1978 MLit: 1983 University of Limerick (Ollscoil Luimnigh) BArch: 2010 BA and BS: 2003 BE: 2000 - 2004 BEH: 2005 - 2012 LLB and PhD: 2000 BM: 1978 BS: 2006

DCU (Dublin City University) (Ollscoil Chathair Bhaile tha Cliath)

Higher Education and Training Awards Council The Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC) may award the qualifications issued by the institutions listed below from the specified dates.

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Higher Education and Training Awards Council, Ireland / Comhairle na nDmhachtain Ardoideachais agus Oilina, ire The award certificate will state study at any one of the following Institutes of Technology or Colleges: Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT) Cork Institute of Technology (CIT)

Qualifications awarded from

BE and BS: 2001 - 2004 BE: 2004 only BEH: 2005 only BS: 2001 - 2005

Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology (IADT) Dundalk Institute of Technology Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) Institute of Technology Blanchardstown (ITB)

BA: 2001 - 2006 BE and BS: 2001 - 2004 BS: 2001 - 2004 BE: 2004 only BEH: 2005 - 2006 BS: 2003 - 2006

Institute of Technology Carlow (IT Carlow) Institute of Technology Sligo (IT Sligo)

BS: 2001 - 2005 BE: 2004 only BEH: 2005 only BS: 2001 - 2005

Institute of Technology, Tallaght (ITT Dublin)

BE: 2001 - 2004 BEH: 2005 - 2006 BS: 2001 - 2006

Institute of Technology Tralee Letterkenny Institute of Technology (lyit) Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT) National College of Art and Design Waterford Institute of Technology

BS: 2001 - 2004 BS: 2001 - 2004 BS: 2001 - 2005 BA: 2001 - 2003 BS: 2001 - 2003

Institutes of Technology (with delegated authority from the Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC)) Institutes of Technology with delegated authority may award the qualifications listed below from the specified dates. Institutes of Technology with delegated authority The name of any one of the following institutes will appear at the top of the award certificate. The award certificate will state The Institute by virtue of the authority delegated to it by the Higher Education and Training Awards Council under Section 29 of the Qualification (Education and Training) Act 1999 has conferred on [name of applicant]. NOTE: In December 2012 Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) became the official awarding body for HETAC qualifications. This change will be evident in the transitional awards made in 2013 and both QQI and HETAC logos should be evident on the award certificates. Athlone Institute of Technology / Institiid Teicneolaochta Bhaile tha Luain (AIT) BE: 2004 only BEH: 2005 BS: 2004 Qualifications awarded from

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Cork Institute of Technology / Institiid Teicneolaochta Chorca (CIT)

BEH: 2005 BS: 2005

Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology / Institiid Ealane, Deartha and Teicneolaochta Dhn Laoghaire (IADT) Dundalk Institute of Technology/ Institiid Teicneolaochta, Dhn Dealgan

BA: 2006

BE: 2004 only BEH: 2005 BS: 2004

Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology / Institiid Teicneolaochta na GaillimheMaigh Eo (GMIT)

BE: 2004 only BEH: 2005 BS: 2004

Institute of Technology Blanchardstown / Institiid Teicneolaochta, Baile Bhlainsir (ITB) Institute of Technology Carlow, Ireland / Institiid Teicneolaochta Ceatharlach, ire (IT Carlow) Institute of Technology Sligo / Institiid Teicneolaochta, Sligeach (IT Sligo) Institute of Technology Tallaght / Institiid Teicneolaochta Tamhlacht (ITT Dublin) Institute of Technology Tralee / Institiid Teicneolaochta, Tr Li Letterkenny Institute of Technology / Institiid Teicneolaochta Leitir Ceanainn (LYIT) Limerick Institute of Technology / Institiid Teicneolaochta Luimnigh (LIT) Waterford Institute of Technology / Institiid Teicneolaochta Phort Lirge

BEH and BS: 2006

BEH and BS: 2005

BEH and BS: 2005 BEH and BS: 2006

BS: 2004 BA (Law speciality): 2009 BS: 2004 BS: 2005 BArch and BS: 2004 BE: 2004 only BEH: 2005

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Malaysia
Academic qualifications Qualifications awarded by Public Universities The following qualifications awarded by the Public Universities listed below qualify for the points indicated: Qualification Sarjana Muda** / Bacelor** (Bachelor) with the exception of bachelor degrees listed below. Sarjana Muda** Dengan Kepujian (Bachelor with Honours) with the exception of bachelor with Honours degrees listed below. Sarjana Muda Doktor Perubatan dan Pembedahan (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) Sarjana Muda Kejuruteraan / Sarjana Muda Kejuruteraan dengan Kepujian (Bachelor of Engineering with or without Honours) Sarjana Muda Pembedahan Pergigian (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) Sarjana Muda Undang-undang/ Sarjana Muda Undang-undang dengan Kepujian (Bachelor of Law with or without Honours) Sarjana Muda Pendidkan / Bacelor Pendidkan (Bachelor of Education) Bacelor Pendidkan dengan Kepujian / Sarjana Muda Pendidkan dengan Kepujian (Bachelor of Education with Honours) Sarjana Muda Sains dengan Pendidikan (Bachelor of Science with Education) Doktor Pembedahan Pergigian (Doctor of Dental Surgery) Doktor Pergigian (Doctor of Dental Medicine) Doktor Perubatan (Doctor of Medicine) Doktor Perubatan Veterinar (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) Sarjana Ekonomi (Master of Economics) Sarjana Ilmu Wahyu dan Warisan Islam (Master of Revealed Knowledge and Heritage) DDS DDM MD DVM MEC MRKH 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 BM BE 7 7 50 50 Abbreviation* Level in NZ terms B 7 Points under SMC 50

BDS LLB

7 7

50 50

Refer to NZQA

Sarjana Pengajian Islam (Master of Islamic Studies) MIS Sarjana Sains (Master of Science) Sarjana Sains Kemanusiaan (Master of Human Science) Sarjana Sains Komputer (Master of Computer Science) Sarjana Sains Sosial (Master of Social Science) Sarjana Sastera (Master of Arts) MS MHS MCS MSS MA

Sarjana Teknologi Maklumat (Master of Information MIT Technology) Sarajan Sains (Kejuruteraan) (Master of Science (Engineering)) Refer to NZQA

* Abbreviations used are for the purposes of this list and may not be stated on the award certificates. ** Specific degree name will be stated. For example, Sarjana Muda Sains Dengan Kepujian.

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If an applicant believes their qualification may be higher than the level stated they should apply to NZQA for an International Qualifications Assessment. Note: Award certificates must be provided in their original language for all qualifications. The wording on awarding certificates may appear in Malay or in a mixture of Malay and English. Certified translations issued by the awarding university are not original award certificates. Ijazah will appear above or before Sanjana on Malay language award certific ates. All honorary degrees must be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. If any courses leading to the award of one of the qualifications listed above were studied at any institution outside Malaysia, including any Malaysian overseas campuses, they should be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. Additionally, if any courses have been cross-credited towards the listed qualifications, these qualifications also need to be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. All qualifications awarded after 2011 should be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. Awarding Institutions The following Public Universities may award the qualifications specified from the dates shown: Public Universities Qualification awarded Previous names, dates of change and alternative institution names, which may from be included on the award certificate, are indicated in brackets. Names and dates of institutions have been included in the List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment for immigration purposes only. Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia / International Islamic University Malaysia, Gombak, Selangor B, LLB, MEC, MRKH, MS and MHS: 2000 - 2011 BM and BE: 2002 - 2011 Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia / National University of Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor B, BE, LLB, MD, MEC, MIS, MS and MA: 1992 2011 DDM: 2002 - 2011 MSS:2005 - 2011 MIT: 2000 - 2011 Universiti Malaya / University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur B, BM, BE, BDS, LLB, MEC, MS, MCS and MA: 1990 - 2011 B, BE, MS and MA: 2004 - 2011 MD: 2009 - 2011 Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak B, BE, MD and MS: 2004 - 2011

Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Universiti Putra Malaysia / Putra University, Malaysia Serdang, Selangor B, DVM and MS: 1992 (Universiti Pertanian Malaysia / University of Agriculture, Malaysia 1992 - 1997) 2011 BE and MCS: 2004 2011 MD: 2001 - 2011 MEC: 1994 - 2011 MA: 1996 - 2011 Universiti Sains Malaysia / University of Science Malaysia, Penang B, MD, MS, MSS and MA: 1995 - 2011 BE and DDS: 20042011 Universiti Teknologi Malaysia / University of Technology Malaysia, Skudai, Johor B, BE and MS: 1995 2011 Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Selangor Universiti Utara Malaysia / Northern University of Malaysia, Sintok, Kedah B, BE, LLB, MS and MA: 2006 - 2011 B, MEC, MS and MA: 2005 - 2011

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LLB: 2008 - 2011

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Philippines
Academic Qualifications The qualifications awarded by the institutions listed below qualify for the points indicated:

Qualification Bachelor of Arts (a speciality may be stated) Note: Where the speciality is Nursing, Teaching or Education, as stated below, refer the qualification to NZQA for assessment. Bachelor of Science (a speciality may be stated) Note: Where the speciality is Nursing, Teaching or Education, as stated below, refer the qualification to NZQA for assessment. Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Arts (Nursing) Bachelor of Science (Nursing) Bachelor of Arts (Teaching or Education) Bachelor of Science (Teaching or Education) Doctor of Dental Medicine Doctor of Medicine (Doktor sa Medisina) Doctor of Optometry Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Master of Arts (a speciality may be stated) Note: Where the speciality is Nursing, Teaching or Education, as stated below, refer the qualification to NZQA for assessment. Master of Science (a speciality may be stated) Note: Where the speciality is Nursing, Teaching or Education, as stated below, refer the qualification to NZQA for assessment. Master of Arts (Nursing) Master of Science (Nursing) Master of Nursing Master of Arts (Teaching or Education) Master of Science (Teaching or Education) Master of Education

Abbreviation* BA

Level in NZ terms 7

Points under SMC 50

BS

LLB Refer to NZQA for assessment

DDM MD DO

50

Refer to NZQA for assessment MA 8 50

MS

Refer to NZQA for assessment

* Abbreviations used are for the purposes of this list only and are not stated on the award certificates. If an applicant believes their qualification may be higher than the level stated they should apply to the NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. Note: Award certificates must be provided in their original language for all qualifications. Some universities may award qualification certificates in Latin or Filipino, in which case, a translated copy from the university, or an official translated copy, must also be provided. All honorary degrees must be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. If any courses leading to the award of one of the qualifications listed above were studied at any institution outside the Philippines, including any Philippines overseas campuses, they should be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. Additionally, if any courses have been cross-credited towards the listed qualifications, these qualifications also need to be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment.

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All qualifications awarded after 2013 should be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment.

Awarding Institutions The following institutions may award the listed qualifications specified from the dates shown. Institution Name Alternative institution names which may be included on the award certificate are indicated in brackets. Names and dates of institutions have been included in the List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment for immigration purposes. Angeles University Foundation (Angeles University 1996 - 2004), Angeles City, Pampanga BA and MD: 1996 BS: 2001 MS: 2009 Ateneo de Davao University, Davao City, Davao del Sur BA and LLB: 1977 BS: 1993 MA and MS: 2001 Ateneo de Manila University / Athenaei Manilani Curatores, Quezon City, Metro Manila Ateneo de Naga University, Naga City, Camarines Sur Ateneo de Zamboanga University, Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur University not on award certificate just Ateneo de Zamboanga Baliuag University, Baliuag, Bulacan Central Luzon State University, Science City of Munoz, Nueva Ecija Central Philippine University, Iloilo City, Iloilo BA and BS: 1977 MA and MS: 2001 BA and BS: 1999 BA, BS, MA, and MS: 2001 MD: 2004 BA and BS: 2001 BS and MS: 2007 BA and BS: 1985 LLB: 1978 - 2009 MS: 2001 Centro Escolar University Manila, Manila BA: 1991 BS: 1996 DDM and DDO: 1988 MA and MS: 2001 De La Salle University - Dasmarias, Dasmarias, Cavite De La Salle University - Manila, Manila BA and BS: 1999 BA and BS: 1985 MA and MS: 2000 Holy Angel University, Angeles City, Pampanga BA and BS: 1996 MS: 2003 Lyceum of the Philippines University, Manila BA and BS: 2006 MA: 2009 Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation, Lucena City, Quezon BA and BS: 1996 LLB: 1997 Mapa Institute of Technology, Manila, Intramuros, Manila BS: 1998 MS: 2001 Notre Dame of Marbel University, Koronadal City, South Cotabato BS: 1997 MS: 2001 Philippine Christian University, Manila BA and BS: 1978 LLB: 2001 Qualifications awarded from

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Saint Louis University, Baguio City, Benguet

LLB, BS and MD: 1982 BA, MA and MS: 2001

Saint Marys University, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya

BA and BSc: 1994 MSc: 2001 LLB: 2004

Silliman University, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental

BA and BS: 1978 LLB: 1978 - 2010 MA and MS: 2001

St Paul University, Tuguegarao, Cagayan

BA and BS: 1982 - 2004 MA: 2001 - 2004

St. Paul University Philippines (University in Tuguegarao City), Tuguegarao City, Cagayan The Philippine Women's University, Manila

BA, BS and MA: 2004 BA and BS: 1995 MA and MS: 2003

University of Baguio, Baguio City, Benguet

BA, BS and DDM: 1999 DO: 2001

University of La Salette, Santiago City, Isabela

BA and BS: 1998 - 2012 MS: 2001 - 2012

University of Luzon, Dagupan City, Pangasinan University of Mindanao, Davao City, Davao del Sur University of Negros Occidental - Recoletos, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental University of San Carlos, Cebu City, Cebu University of San Jose-Recoletos, Cebu City, Cebu

BA and BS: 2003 BA, LLB and BS: 1999 BA, LLB and BS: 1995 BA, LLB, BS and MS: 1977 BA: 1997 LLB and BS: 1984 MA:2001

University of Santo Tomas, Sampaloc, Manila

BA and BS: 1998 LLB and MD: 1977 MA and MS: 2000

University of St. La Salle, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental

BA and BS: 1988 LLB: 1997 - 2010 MD: 2007

University of Saint Louis, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan University of the East / Pamantasan ng Silangan, Manila

BA and BS: 2002 BA, LLB, BS and DDM: 1998 MS: 2001

University of the Immaculate Conception, Davao City, Daveo del Sur

BA and BS: 1992 MS: 2001 - 2008

University of the Philippines / Universidad ng Pilipinas - Baguio, Baguio City, Benguet

BA and BS: 2003

University of the Philippines / Universidad ng Pilipinas Diliman, Diliman, BA, BS, MA and MS: 1985 Quezon City LLB: 1985 - 2007 University of the Philippines / Universidad ng Pilipinas - Los Baos, Laguna BA, BS, MA and MS: 1977 University of the Philippines / Universidad ng Pilipinas - Manila, Manila University of the Philippines / Universidad ng Pilipinas - Mindanao, Davao BA, BS, DDM, MD and MS: 1982 BA and BS: 1995

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City, Davao del Sur Wesleyan University - Philippines, Cabanatuan City, Nueve Ecija Xavier University / Pamantasan ng Xavier - Ateneo de Cagayan, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental BA and BS: 1997 BA and BS: 1980 LLB: 1989 MD: 1992 MA and MS: 2001

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Singapore
Academic Qualifications The qualifications awarded by the institutions listed below qualify for the points indicated:

Qualification

Abbreviation*

Level in NZ terms 7

Points under SMC 50

Bachelor of Accountancy** Bachelor of Applied Science** Bachelor of Arts** Bachelor of Business** Bachelor of Business Administration** Bachelor of Communication Studies** Bachelor of Dental Science** Bachelor of Engineering** Bachelor of Fine Arts** Bachelor of Laws** Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery** Bachelor of Music** Bachelor of Science** Bachelor of Social Sciences** Masters degree not specified below Executive Master of Business Administration Master of Business Administration Masters of Laws (International Business Law) Master of Applied Science Master of Communication Studies Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

BAC BAS BA BB BBA BCSt BDS BE BFA LLB MD

BMus BS BSS M 8 50

Refer to NZQA for assessment

Refer to NZQA for assessment Refer to NZQA for assessment

MAS MCSt PhD

9 9 10

60 60 60

* Abbreviations used are for the purposes of this list and may not be stated on the award certificates. ** Bachelor degrees may be awarded with or without honours. Honours may be stated as a class of Honours.

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If an applicant believes their qualification may be higher than the level stated they should apply to the NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment.

Note: Award certificates must be provided in their original language for all qualifications.
All honorary degrees must be referred to the NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. If any courses leading to the award of one of the qualifications listed above were studied at any institution outside Singapore, including any Singapore overseas campuses, they should be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. Additionally, if any courses have been cross-credited towards the listed qualifications, these qualifications also need to be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. All qualifications awarded after 2013 should be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment.

Awarding Institutions The following institutions may award the qualifications specified from the dates shown. Qualification awarded from BAC, BB, BE, M and PhD: 1994 BAS:1994 - 2000 BA:2008 BCSt: 1996 BS: 2006 BFA: 2009 MAS: 1994 - 2011 MCSt: 1996 - 2011 National University of Singapore (The National University of Singapore 1980-2001) BA, BBA, BDS, BE, LLB, MD, BS, BSS, M and PhD: 1980 BAS: 2002 BMus: 2007

Institutions Nanyang Technological University

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South Africa - Academic Qualifications

Academic Qualifications The qualifications awarded by the institutions listed below qualify for the points indicated: Qualification Bachelor of Agriculture / Baccalaureus Agriculturae Bachelor of Arts / Baccalaureus Artium (a speciality may be stated) Bachelor of Commerce / Baccalaureus Commercii (a speciality may be stated) Bachelor of Dental Science / Bachelor of Dentistry / Bachelor of Dental Surgery / Baccalaureus in Tandheelkunde / Baccalaureus Chirurgiae Dentium Bachelor of Engineering / Baccalaureus Ingeneriae Bachelor of Engineering / Baccalareus in Ingeneurswese Bachelor of Law / Baccalaureus Legum Abbreviation* Level in NZ terms BAg BA 7 7 Points under SMC 50 50

BC

50

BDS

50

BI BE

7 7

50 50

LLB

7 7

50 50

Bachelor of Library Science / Bachelor in Library and BB Information Science / Bacclaureus Bibliothecologiae Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery / MD Baccalaureus in Geneeskunde en Snykunde / Medicinae Baccalaureus and Chirurgiae Baccalaureus Bachelor of Music / Baccalaureus Musicae / Baccelaureus in Musiek Bachelor of Musicology / Baccalaureus Musicologiae Bachelor of Nursing / Bachelor of Nursing Science / Baccalaureus Curationis / Baccalaureus in Verpleegkunde Bachelor of Science / Baccalaureus Scientiae (a speciality may be stated) Bachelor of Science (Engineering) / Bachelor of Science in Engineering Bachelor of Social Science / Baccalaureus Societatis Scientiae (a speciality may be stated) Bachelor of Veterinary Science / Baccalaureus in Veeartsenykunde Bachelor of Agriculture (Honours) / Baccalaureus Agriculturae (Honores) (a speciality may be stated)** Bachelor of Arts (Honours) / Baccalaureus Artium (Honores) (a speciality may be stated)** BM

50

50

BMC BN

7 7

50 50

BS

50

BSE

50

BSS

50

BVS

50

BAgH

50

BAH

50

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) / Baccalaureus BCH Commercii (Honores) (a speciality may be stated) **

50

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Bachelor of Library Science (Honours) / Baccalaureus BBH Bibliothecologiae (Honores)** Bachelor of Music (Honours) / Baccalaureus Musicae (Honores) / Baccelaureus Honores in Musiek / Honneurs Baccalaureus in die Musiek ** Bachelor of Musicology (Honours) / Honneurs Baccalaureus Musicapologiae ** BMH

50

50

BMCH

50

Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) / Bachelor of Nursing BNH Science (Honours) / Baccalaureus Curationis (Honores) / Baccalaureus Honores in Verpleegkunde / Honneurs Baccalaureus in Verpleegkunde ** Bachelor of Science (Honours) / Baccalaureus Scientiae (Honores) (a speciality may be stated)** Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) / Baccalaureus Societatis Scientiae (Honores) (a speciality may be stated)** Master of Agriculture / Magister Agriculturae Master of Arts / Magister Artium Master of Commerce / Magister Commercii Master of Library Science / Master of Library and Information Science / Magister Bibliothecologiae Master of Music / Magister Musicae/ Magister in Musiek Master of Musicology / Magister Musicologiae Master of Nursing / Master of Nursing Science / Master of Science in Nursing / Magister Curatonis / Magister in Verpleegkunde Master of Philosophy / Magister Philosophiae Master of Science / Magister Scientiae Master of Social Science / Magister Societatis Scientiae BSH

50

50

BSSH

50

MAg MA MC MB

9 9 9 9

60 60 60 60

MM

60

MCM MN

9 9

60 60

MP MS MSS

9 9 9

60 60 60

* Abbreviations used are for the purposes of this list and may not be stated on the award certificates. ** The award certificates for Bachelor degrees with Honours, (Honores, Honneurs, or Honoris), may state either (Honours) , or with Honours. Alternatively, the word Honours may preface the qualification eg: Honores Baccalaureus. If an applicant believes their qualification may be higher than the level stated they should apply to the NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. Note: Award certificates must be provided in their original language for all qualifications. The award certificates will be issued in English, Afrikaans or Latin. Where the certificate is not issued in English, English translations should be available from these universities. The original award certificate and a translated copy issued by the university should always be provided. All honorary degrees must be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. If any courses leading to the award of one of the qualifications listed above were studied at any institution outside South Africa, including any South African overseas campuses, they should be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. Additionally, if any courses have been cross-credited towards the listed qualifications,

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these qualifications also need to be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. All qualifications awarded after 2010 should be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment.

Awarding Institutions The following universities may award the qualifications specified from the dates shown. Institution Previous names and dates of change, and alternative institution names which may be included on the award certificate are indicated in brackets. Names and dates of institutions have been included in the List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment for immigration purposes only. Medical University of South Africa BDS, MD, BN and BS 1991 2004 BSH and MS: 1995 - 2004 Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University BA, BC, LLB, BM, BN, BS, BAH, BCH, BNH, BSH, MA, MC, MM, MN, MP and MS: 2005 - 2010 BA, BC, BE, LLB, BM, BN, BSc, BSS, BAH, BCH, BSH, BSSH, MA, MC, MM, MN, MP, MS and MSS: 2004 - 2010 BA, BC, LLB, BB and BS: 1977 - 2003 BE: 1994 - 2003 BM, BAH, BCH, BBH, BMH and BSH: 1980 - 2003 MA, MC, MB, MM and MS: 1995 - 2003 Rand Afrikaans University (Randse Afrikaanse Universiteit) BA, BC, LLB and BS: 1977 2004 BB, BN, BAH, BCH, BSH and MP: 1980 - 2004 BI: 1986 - 2004 MA and MS: 1995 - 2004 Rhodes University BA, BC, LLB, BM, BS, BSS, BAH, BCH, BSH and BSSH: 1986 - 2010 MA, MC, MM, MS and MSS: 1995 - 2010 University of Cape Town (Universiteit van Kaapstad), (iYunivesithi Yasekapa) BA, BC, LLB, MD, BS and BSS: 1977 - 2010 BM, BAH, BCH, BSH and BSSH: 1980 - 2012 BN and BMH: 1983 - 2010 BES and MN: 1991 - 2010 MA, MC, MM, MP, MS and MSS: 1995 - 2010 University of Durban-Westville BA, BC, LLB, BB, BM, BS, BAH, BCH, BBH and BSH: 1984 2003 Qualification awarded from

North-West University (Noordwes Universiteit), (Yunibesiti ya Bokone-Bophirima)

Potchefstroom University of Christian Higher Education (Potchefstroomse Universiteit vir Christelike Hoer Onderwys)

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BSE: 1991 - 2003 MA, MC and MS: 1995 - 2003 University of Fort Hare BAg, BA, BC, LLB, BB, BN, BS, BAgH, BAH, BCH, BBH and BSH: 1991 - 2010 BSS, BSSH and MSS: 2005 2010 MA, MC and MS: 1995 - 2010 University of Johannesburg BA, BC, BI, LLB, BS, BAH, BCH, BSH, MA, MC, MN, MP and MS: 2005 - 2010 BAg, BA, BC, LLB, MD, BM, BN, BS, BSE, BSS, BAH, BCH, BNH, BSH, BSSH, MAg, MA, MC, MM, MN and MS: 2004 - 2010 BA, BC, BDS, LLB, MD, BN, BS, BAH, BCH, BSH, MA, MC, MN, MP and MS: 2005 - 2010 BA, BC, LLB, MD and BS: 1977 - 2003 BSE: 1983 - 2003 BM, BSS, BAH, BCH, BSH and BSSH: 1980 - 2003 MA, MC, MS and MSS: 1995 2003 University of Port Elizabeth (Universiteit van Port Elizabeth) BA, BC, LLB and BS: 1977 2004 BM and BN: 1980 - 2004 BAH, BCH and BSH: 1980 2004 MA, MC, MM, MN and MS: 1995 - 2004 University of Pretoria (Universiteit van Pretoria), (Yunibesithi ya Pretoria) BA, BC, BDS, LLB, MD, BS and BVS: 1977 - 2010 BE: 1983 - 2010 BM, BN, BAgH, BAH, BCH, BMH and BSH:1980 - 2010 MA, MC, MCM, MM, MN and MS: 1995 - 2010 University of South Africa / UNISA BA, BC, LLB, BMC and BS: 1977 - 2010 BAH, BCH, BMCH and BSH: 1980 - 2010 MA, MC, MCM and MS: 1995 2010 University of Stellenbosch (Universiteit Stellenbosch) BA, BC, LLB, MD, BS: 1977 2010 BDS: 1977 - 2004 BE, BM, BAH, BCH, BMH and BSH: 1980 - 2010

University of Kwazulu-Natal (Inyuvesi Yakwazulu-Natali)

University of Limpopo

University of Natal

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BN and BNH: 1980 - 2001 MA, MC, MM, MN and MS: 1995 - 2010 University of the Free State (Universiteit van die Vrystaat), (Yunivesithi ya Freistata), (University of the Orange Free State 1977 - 2001), (Universiteit van die Oranje-Vrystaat 1977 - 2001) BA, BC, LLB and BS: 1977 2010 BAg, BM, BSS, BAH, BCH, BMH, BSH and BSSH: 1980 - 2010 MD: 1994 - 2010 MA, MC, MM, MS and MSS: 1995 - 2010 University of the North, The BA, BC, LLB, BN, BS, BAH, BCH and BSH: 1991 - 2004 MA, MC and MS: 1995 - 2004 University of the Western Cape BA, BC, BDS, LLB, BB, MD, BN, BS, BAH, BCH, BBH and BSH: 1988 - 2010 MA, MC, MB, MN and MS: 1995 2010 University of the Witwatersrand BA, BC, BDS, LLB, MD and BS: 1977 - 2010 BN: 2005 - 2010 BM, BAH, BCH and BSH: 1980 2010 BSE: 1991 - 2010 MA, MC, MM and MS: 1995 2010 University of Venda (Univen) BA, BC, LLB, BN, BS, BAH, BCH, BNH, BSH, MA, MC and MS: 2002 - 2010 BA, BC, LLB, BB, BN, BS, BAH, BCH, BBH and BSH: 1991 2010 MA, MC, MB and MS: 1995 2010 Walter Sisulu University BA, LLB, MD, BS, BAH, BNH, MA, MN: 2005 - 2010

University of Zululand (Unizulu)

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South Africa - Technical and Vocational Qualifications

The qualifications awarded by the institutions listed below qualify for the points indicated:

Qualification

Abbreviation*

Level in NZ terms
5

Points under SMC

40

Certificate of Achievement N6 (speciality in Engineering Studies)

C6

National Certificate / Nasionale Sertifikaat N6 (specialities N6 in Engineering Studies, Ingenieurstudies, or Ingenieurstudierigting) National Diploma / Nasionale Diploma (1980 - 1995) (speciality listed in List A) National Diploma for Technicians / Nasionale Diploma Vir Tegnici National Diploma / Nasionale Diploma (from 1996) NDE (specialities in Architectural Technology, Building, Building Science, Engineering: speciality stated, Quantity Surveying, or Surveying) National Higher Diploma / Nasionale Hor Diploma (speciality listed in List A) NHD ND

40

40

NDT

40

40

40

Bachelor of Technology / Baccalaureus Technologiae BT** (specialities in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Construction Management, Engineering: speciality stated, Quantity Surveying, or Surveying) Masters Diploma in Technology / Meestersdiploma in Tegnologie (speciality listed in List A) MDT

50

50

* Abbreviations used are for the purposes of this list and may not be stated on the award certificates. ** A Bachelor of Technology (Baccalaureus Technologiae) in an Engineering speciality is not the same as a Bachelor of Engineering degree awarded by a South African university. If an applicant believes their qualification may be higher than the level stated they should apply to the NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. Note: Award certificates must be provided in their original language for all qualifications. The award certificates will be issued in English, or Afrikaans. Where the certificate is not issued in English, English translations should always be provided. All honorary degrees must be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. If any courses leading to the award of one of the qualifications listed above were studied at any institution outside South Africa, including any South African overseas campuses, they should be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. Additionally, if any courses have been cross-credited towards the listed qualifications, these qualifications also need to be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. All qualifications awarded after 2013 should be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assess ment. Awarding Government Departments and Institutions Government Departments The following government departments may award the qualifications specified from the dates shown. Government Departments (Previous names and dates of change are indicated in brackets. Names and dates of institutions have been included in the List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment for immigration purposes only.) Qualifications awarded from

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Administration of Coloured Affairs / Administrasie van kleurlingsake Department: Education / Department: Onderwys (Department of Education / Department van Onderwys 1995 - 2000) Department: Higher Education and Training (Certificate states: Issued under delegated authority for the Quality Council for Trade and Occupations) Department of Education and Culture / Department van Onderwys en kultuur

NDT: 1977 - 1984 N6: 1995 - 2009

C6: 2010

N6: 1984 - 1994 ND, NHD and MDT: 1984 - 1994

Department of National Education/ Department van Nasionale Opvoeding

NDT: 1977 - 1985 ND: 1980 - 1984

Institutions The following institutions may award the qualifications specified from the dates shown. Institution Previous names and dates of change are indicated in brackets. Names and dates of institutions have been included in the List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment for immigration purposes only. Border Technikon NDE: 2000 - 2005 BT: 2003 - 2005 Cape Peninsula University of Technology Cape Technikon / Kaapse Technikon NDE and BT: 2005 - 2010 ND and NHD: 1988 - 1995 NDE: 1996 - 2005 BT: 1995 - 2005 MDT: 1988 - 1996 Central University of Technology, Free State (Technikon Free State / Technikon Vrystaat 1994 -2004, Technikon OVS / Technikon OFS 1988 1994) ND and NHD: 1988 - 1995 NDE: 1996 - 2008 BT: 1996 - 2010 Durban University of Technology (Durban Institute of Technology 2002 2006) Eastern Cape Technikon NDE and BT: 2002 - 2010 Qualification awarded from

NDE: 1996 - 2005 BT: 2002 - 2005

Mangosuthu University of Technology (Mangosuthu Technikon 1990 2007)

ND: 1990 - 1995 NDE: 1995 - 2010 BT: 1996 - 2010

ML Sultan Technikon

ND: 1988 - 1995 NDE: 1996 - 2002 NHD: 1990 - 1995 BT: 1997 - 2002 MDT: 1988 - 1996

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Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

NDE and BT: 2005 - 2010

Peninsula Technikon / Technikon Skiereiland

ND and NHD: 1988 - 1995 NDE and BT: 1996 - 2005 MDT: 1988 - 1996

PE Technikon (Port Elizabeth Technikon / Port Elizabethse Technikon 1988 ND and NHD: 1988 - 1995 - 2000) NDE: 1996 - 2004 BT: 1995 - 2004 MDT: 1988 - 1996 Technikon Natal ND and NHD: 1988 - 1995 NDE: 1996 - 2002 BT: 1995 - 2002 MDT: 1988 - 1996 Technikon Northern Gauteng (Technikon Northern Transvaal 1991-1997) ND: 1991 - 1995 NDE: 1996 - 2003 NHD: 1992 - 1995 BT: 1999 - 2003 Technikon North-West (Setlogelo Technikon 1994 - 1997) ND: 1994 - 1995 NDE: 1996 - 2003 BT: 1995 - 2003 Technikon Pretoria ND and NHD: 1988 - 1995 NDE and BT: 1996 - 2003 MDT: 1988 - 1996 Technikon SA (Technikon RSA 1988 - 1993) ND and NHD: 1988 - 1995 NDE and BT: 1996 - 2004 Technikon Witwatersrand ND and NHD: 1988 - 1995 NDE and BT: 1996 - 2004 MDT: 1988 - 1996 Tshwane University of Technology University of Johannesburg University of South Africa / UNISA NDE and BT: 2004 - 2010 NDE and BT: 2005 - 2010 NDE and BT: 2004 - 2010

Vaal University of Technology (Vaal Triangle Technikon / Vaaldriehoekse Technikon 1988 - 2003)

ND and NHD: 1988 - 1995 NDE: 1996 - 2010 BT: 1995 - 2010 MDT: 1988 - 1996

Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science /Walter Sisulu University

NDE and BT: 2005 - 2010

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List A: Specialities for National Diploma, National Higher Diploma, and Masters Diploma in Technology 1980 - 1995 These qualifications must be awarded in an acceptable speciality. The list of acceptable specialities for each qualification is tabled below.

National Diploma (ND)

Air Conditioning and Regrigeration/ Lugversorging en Koeling Architecture / Argitektuur Building / Bouwerk Building Surveying / Bouwerkopmeting Civil Engineering / Siviele Ingenieurswese Construction Supervision / Bouwerktoesig Electrical Engineering: Avionics - Elektriese Ingenieurswese: Avionika Electrical Engineering - Light Current - Analyser Technicians / Elektriese Ingenieurswese: Swakstroom: Aniliseerdetegnici Electrical Engineering: Light Current / Elektriese Ingenieurswese: Swakstroom Electrical Engineering: Heavy Current / Elektriese Ingenieurswese: Sterkstroom Industrial Engineering / Bedryfsingenieurswese Mechanical Engineering / Meganiese Ingenieurswese Metallurgical Engineering / Metallurgiese Ingenieurswese Plumbing Technology / Loodgieterstegnologie Property Valuation / Eiendomswaardering Surveying / opmeting Telecoms / Telekom Three-Dimentional Design / Driedimensionele Ontwerp Welding Engineering / Sweisingenieurswese Wood Production Engineering /Houtproduksie - Ingenieurswese Wood Technology / Houttrgnologie Air Conditioning and Regrigeration/ Lugversorging en Koeling Architecture / Argitektuur Building Surveying / Bouwerkopmeting Civil Engineering / Siviele Ingenieurswese Construction Supervision / Bouwerktoesig Electrical Engineering - Light Current - Analyser Technicians / Elektriese Ingenieurswese: Swakstroom: Aniliseerdetegnici Electrical Engineering: Light Current / Elektriese Ingenieurswese: Swakstroom Electrical Engineering: Heavy Current / Elektriese Ingenieurswese: Sterkstroom Industrial Engineering / Bedryfsingenieurswese Mechanical Engineering / Meganiese Ingenieurswese Metallurgical Engineering / Metallurgiese Ingenieurswese Surveying / opmeting Telecoms / Telekom Town and Regional Planning / Stads-en Streeksbeplanning

National Higher Diploma (NHD)

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 Masters Diploma of Technology (MDT)

Welding Engineering / Sweisingenieurswese Civil Enginering: Road and Transport / Siviele Ingenieurswese: Pad-en Vervoer Civil Enginering: Structural / Siviele Ingenieurswese: Struktureel Civil Enginering: Water / Siviele Ingenieurswese: Water Construction Mangement / Konstruksiebesruur Electrical Engineering: Light Current / Elektriese Ingenieurswese: Swakstroom Electrical Engineering: Heavy Current / Elektriese Ingenieurswese: Sterkstroom Industrial Engineering / Bedryfsingenieurswese Mechanical Engineering / Meganiese Ingenieurswese Metallurgical Engineering / Metallurgiese Ingenieurswese Surveying / opmeting Telecoms / Telekom Welding Engineering / Sweisingenieurswese

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South Africa - Trade Qualifications

Level 3 Qualifications Appendix 3 does not include Level 3 qualifications. Level three qualifications which are recognised as an exception under the Skilled Migrant Category are included in the list of Qualifications recognised as an Exception (Appendix 8). The qualifications listed below qualify for the points indicated where the qualification: is relevant to an occupation in Part B of the List of Skilled Occupations at Appendix 6, and in Table A is awarded within the qualification awarded from date range by a Government Department in Table C: and o o there is evidence of a completed contract of Apprenticeship: between 1977 1983, awarded or endorsed by the Registrar of Apprenticeship (Apprenticeship Act, No. 37, 1944 with amendments), in the same or similar occupation as the qualification from Table A, or from 1984, awarded or endorsed by the Register of Manpower Training, in terms of the Manpower Training Act, 1981, in the same or similar occupation as the qualification from Table A. in Table B is awarded within the qualification awarded from date range by: o o a Government Department listed in Table C; or a Technikon listed in Table D.

Trade Qualifications Table A Qualification Certificate of Achievement N4 (speciality in Engineering studies) National Certificate / Nasionale Sertifikaat N4 (may state speciality in Engineering studies, Ingenieurstudies, or Ingenieurstudierigting) Abbreviation* C4 Level in NZ terms 4 Points under SMC 40

N4

40

National Technical Certificate (Part Four) / Nasionale NTC4 Tegniese Sertifikaat (Deel Vier)

40

* Abbreviations used are for the purposes of this list and may not be stated on the award certificates.

Trade Related Qualifications Table B Qualification National Certificate for Technicians / Nasionale Sertifikate Vir Tegnici National Higher Certificate / Nasionale Hor Sertifikate Certificate of Achievement N6 (Speciality of Engineering studies) National Higher Certificate for Technicians / Nasionale Hor Sertifikate Vir Tegnici National Certificate / Nasionale Sertifikaat N6 (may state speciality in Engineering studies, Ingenieurstudies, or Ingenieurstudierigting) NHCT 5 40 Abbreviation* NCT Level in NZ terms 4 Points under SMC 40

NHC

40

C6

40

N6

40

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National Technical Certificate (Part Six) / Nasionale Tegniese Sertifikaat (Deel Ses)

NTC6

40

* Abbreviations used are for the purposes of this list and may not be stated on the award certificates. If an applicant believes their qualification may be higher than the level stated they should apply to the NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. Note: Award certificates must be provided in their original language for all qualifications. If any courses leading to the award of one of the qualifications listed in Tables A or B above were studied at any institution outside South Africa, including any South African overseas campuses, they should be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. Additionally, if any courses have been cross-credited towards the listed qualifications, these qualifications also need to be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. All qualifications awarded after 2013 should be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. For any purpose other than claiming the SMC points stated, additional evidence of at least a qualifying trade test, in a relevant occupation, is likely to also be required. Awarding Bodies The following awarding bodies may award the qualifications specified from the dates shown: Table C Government Department Previous names and dates of change are indicated in brackets. Names and dates of institutions have been included in the List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment for immigration purposes only. Administration of Coloured Affairs / Administrasie van kleurlingsake Department: Education / Department: Onderwys (Department of Education / Department van Onderwys 1995 2000) NCT: 1977 - 1984 N4: 1995 - 2009 N6: 1995 - 2009 C4: 2010 Qualification awarded from

Department: Higher Education and Training

(Certificate will state: Issued under delegated authority for the Quality C6: 2010 Council for Trade and Occupations) Department of Education and Culture / Department van Onderwys en kultuur N4: 1984 - 1994 N6: 1984 - 1994 NCT: 1977 - 1984 NTC4: 1977 1984 NHCT: 1977 - 1984 NTC6: 1977 - 1984

Department of National Education / Department van Nasionale Opvoeding

Table D Technikon Names and dates of institutions have been included in the List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment for immigration purposes only. ML Sultan Technikon Peninsula Technikon / Technikon Skiereiland Port Elizabeth Technikon Technikon Natal Technikon Pretoria NHC: 1988 - 1995 NHC: 1988 - 1995 NHC: 1988 - 1995 NHC: 1988 - 1995 NHC: 1988 - 1995 Qualification awarded from

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Technikon SA Technikon Witwatersrand

NHC: 1993 - 1995 NHC: 1988 - 1995

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South Korea
Academic Qualifications The qualifications awarded by the institutions listed below qualify for the points indicated: Qualification Abbreviation* Level in NZ terms 7 Points under SMC 50

Bachelor degree / (with the exception of bachelor degrees listed below) Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Law / Bachelor of Medicine /

BE LLB MD M

7 7 7 9

50 50 50 60

Master degree / The award certificate must show (thesis) or (thesis evaluation) These SMC points do not apply to any of the Master degrees listed below, which need to be referred to NZQA for assessment Master of Divinity / . Master of Engineering / Master of Science (Engineering) / Master of Engineering Science / Master of Ministry / Master of Theology /

Refer to NZQA for assessment

* Abbreviations used are for the purpose of this list and may not be stated on the award certificates. If an applicant believes their qualification may be higher than the level stated they should apply to the NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. Note: - Award certificates must be provided in their original language for all qualifications. - A university issued graduation certificate ( ) showing evidence of a degree awarded is not considered to be the original award certificate. - All honorary degrees must be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. - If any courses leading to the award of one of the qualifications listed above were studied at any institution outside South Korea, including any South Korean overseas campuses, they should be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. Additionally, if any courses have been cross-credited towards the listed qualifications, these qualifications also need to be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. - All qualifications awarded after 2013 should be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. Awarding Institutions The following institutions may award the qualifications specified from the dates shown. Institution Previous names and dates of change are indicated in brackets. Names and dates of institutions have been included in the List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment for immigration purposes only. Ajou University / A-ju University, Suwon / Qualification awarded from

B, BE, MD and M: 1994

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Andong National University / Andong University, Andong / or

B, BE and M: 2005

Catholic University of Korea, The, Seoul / (Catholic University 1992 - 1995)

B, BE, MD and M: 1992 B, BE and M: 2005 B, BE and M: 1995 - 2008 MD: 2002 2008

Changwon National University, Changwon / or

Cheju National University, Cheju / Jeju / or

Chonbuk National University / Jeonbug National University, Jeonju / or

B, BE, MD and M: 1980 LLB: 1980 2008

Chonnam National University, Gwangju / or

B, BE, MD and M: 1980 LLB: 1980 2008

Chung-Ang University, Seoul /

B, BE, MD and M: 1981 LLB: 1981 2008

Chungbuk National University, Cheongju / or

B and M: 1985 BE and MD: 1991 LLB: 1991 2008

Chungnam National University, Daejeon / or

B, BE, MD and M: 1980 LLB: 1980 2008

Dongguk University, Seoul /

B, BE and M: 1980 LLB: 1980 2008 MD: 1992

Ewha Womens University, Seoul /

B, MD and M: 1980 BE: 2000 LLB: 1980 2008

Gangneung-Wonju National University / Kangnung-Wonju National University, Gangneung / or

B, BE and M: 2009

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Gyeongsang National University, Jinju / or

B, BE, MD and M: 1990 LLB: 1990 2008

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Seoul /

B and M: 1980

Hanyang University, Seoul /

B, BE, MD and M: 1980

Hongik University, Seoul /

B, BE and M: 1990

Incheon National University (University of Inchon / Incheon 2005-2013) , Incheon /

B, BE and M: 2005 B, BE, MD and M: 1991 B, BE, MD and M: 2000 B, BE, MD and M: 2009 B and M: 2005 - 2009 LLB: 2005 2008

Inha University, Incheon /

Inje University, Gimhae /

Jeju National University, Cheju / Jeju / or

Kangnung National University / or Gangneung National University, Gangneung

Kangwon National University, Chunchon / Chuncheon / or

B, BE and M: 1990 LLB: 1990 2008 MD: 2001

Konkuk University, Seoul /

B, BE and M: 1980 MD: 1992 LLB: 1990 2008

Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST 1990 - 2008), Daejeon /

B, BE, and M: 1990

Korea Maritime University/ Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Busan / Pusan /

B, BE and M: 2000

Korea National University of Education, Cheongwon / Korea University, Seoul /

M: 1995 B, BE, MD and M: 1980 LLB: 1980 2008

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Kumoh National Institute of Technology, Gumi / or

B, BE and M: 2005

Kyung Hee University / Kyunghee University, Seoul /

B, BE, MD and M: 1980 B, BE, MD and M: 1980 LLB: 1980 2008

Kyungpook National University, Daegu / Taegu / or

Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) / , Pohang

B, BE and M: 2000

Pukyong National University, Busan / Pusan / or

B, BE and M: 1996 B, BE, MD and M: 1980 LLB: 1980 2008

Pusan National University, Busan / Pusan / or

Sejong University, Seoul / Seoul National University, Seoul /

B and M: 2000 B, BE, MD and M: 1980 LLB: 1980 2008

Sogang University, Seoul /

B, BE and M: 1985 B and M: 1980 B and M: 1987 BE: 2000 LLB: 1987 2008

Sookmyung Women's University, Seoul /

Soongsil University, Seoul /

Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul /

B, BE and M: 1980 MD: 2003

University of Seoul, The, Seoul /

B, BE and M: 2000

Yonsei University, Seoul /

B, BE, MD and M: 1980 LLB: 1980 2008

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Sri Lanka
Academic Qualifications The qualifications awarded by the institutions listed below qualify for the points indicated: Qualification Abbreviation* Level in NZ terms 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 Points under SMC 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50

Bachelor of Arts Special (specialty may be stated)** BAS Bachelor of Business Administration Special** Bachelor of Commerce with or without Special** Bachelor of Dental Surgery** Bachelor of Design Special** Bachelor of Design with Honours Bachelor of Laws with or without Special ** Bachelor of Science Special (specialty may be stated)** BBA BC BDS BDSP BDH LLB BSS

Bachelor of Science with Honours (specialty may be BSH stated) Bachelor of the Science of Agriculture / Bachelor of Science in Agriculture / Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) with or without Special ** Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Technology and Management Bachelor of Science of Engineering / Bachelor of the Science of Engineering** Bachelors (External) with any titles Bachelors stated as Pass or Pass Class Bachelor degrees other than those named above Masters (External) with any titles Master of Arts Master of Science Master of Social Sciences Master of Technology Master of Commerce Master of Philosophy MA MS MSS MT MC MP BSAG

50

50

BSAT

50

BSE

50

Refer to NZQA

8 8 8 8 9 9

50 50 50 50 60 60

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Doctor of Philosophy

PhD

10

60

* Abbreviations used are for the purposes of this list and may not be stated on the award certificates. ** Degrees may additionally state Honours on the award certificate. If an applicant believes their qualification may be higher than the level stated, they should apply to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. Note: - Award certificates must be provided in their original language for all qualifications. - Award certificates are double sided with an English language version on either side. - All honorary degrees must be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. - If any courses leading to the award of one of the qualifications listed above were studied at any institution outside Sri Lanka, including any Sri Lankan overseas campuses, they should be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. Additionally, if any courses have been cross-credited towards the listed qualifications, these qualifications also need to be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. - All qualifications awarded after 2013 should be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment.

Awarding Institutions The following institutions may award the qualifications specified from the dates shown. Institution Names and dates of institutions have been included in the List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment for immigration purposes only. Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka Eastern University / Eastern University of Sri Lanka BAS, MA, MP and PhD: 2000 BAS, BSS, BSAG, MA, MS, MP and PhD: 2000 BBA and BC: 2005 The Open University of Sri Lanka LLB, MS, MT, MP and PhD: 2005 Qualification awarded from

University of Colombo

BAS, BBA, LLB, BSS, MA, MS, MP and PhD: 1990 BC: 1990 - 2005

University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka

BAS, BC, BSS, BSAG, MA, MS MP and PhD: 2000 BBA: 2005 LLB: 2009

University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

BAS, BC, BSS, MA, MC, MSS, MS, MP and PhD: 2005 BDSP, BDH, BSS, BSH, BSE, MS, MP and PhD: 2005

University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

University of Peradeniya

BAS, BC, BDS, BSS, BSE, MA, MS, MP and PhD: 1990 BBA: 2006 BSAG: 1990 - 2009 BSAT: 2010

University of Ruhuna

BAS, BSS, MA, MP and PhD: 2000

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BBA: 2006 BC: 2000 - 2005 BSE: 2003 University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka BAS, BC, BSS, MA, MS and PhD: 1990 MP: 2000

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United Kingdom - Academic Qualifications

Academic Qualifications The qualifications awarded by the institutions listed below qualify for the points indicated:

Qualification

Abbreviation*

Level in NZ terms Refer to NZQA

Points under SMC

All degrees where any reference is made to: external study, or collaboration or collaborated study, or validation or a validated programme of study All degrees with QTS, Education or teaching stated on the award certificate Bachelor degrees listed below are all required to be Bachelor (Honours) or Bachelor (with Honours) degrees. These Honours degrees must be classified as either:

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First-Class Honours or (1st) or 1st; Upper Second-Class Honours or (2:1) or 2:1; or Lower Second-Class Honours or (2:2) or 2:2 BA BDS BE LLB BM MD

Bachelor of Arts (a speciality may be stated) Bachelor of Dental Surgery / Bachelor of Dentistry Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Medical Science Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery / Medicinae Baccalaureus, Baccalaureus Chirurgiae Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Science (a speciality may be stated) Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Bachelor of Veterinary Science Master of Arts with Honours (in First or Second Class) Master of Arts

BMus BS BSVM

BVM BVMS BVS MAH 7 50

MA

60

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Master of Letters Master of Philosophy Master of Research Master of Science Doctor of Philosophy

ML MP MR MS PhD

9 9 9 9 10

60 60 60 60 60

*Abbreviations used are for the purposes of this list and may not be stated on the award certificates. If an applicant believes their qualification may be higher than the level stated they should apply to the NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. Note: Award certificates must be provided in their original language for all qualifications. The University of Glasgow awards their degrees in Latin, additionally some universities may award their medical and dental degrees in Latin, for these degrees translated copies from the University must also be presented. All honorary degrees must be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. If any courses leading to the award of one of the qualifications listed above were studied at any institution outside the United Kingdom, including any United Kingdom overseas campuses, they should be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. Additionally, if any courses have been cross-credited towards the listed qualifications, these qualifications also need to be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. All qualifications awarded after 2013 should be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. Awarding Institutions The following institutions may award the qualifications specified from the dates shown.

Institution Previous names and dates of change, and alternative institution names which may be included on the award certificate are indicated in brackets. Names and dates of institutions have been included in the List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment for immigration purposes only. Aston University (University of Aston in Birmingham 1977 - 1997)

Qualifications awarded from

BE: 1991 BS, MS and PhD: 1977 MP: 1982

Brunel University

BA, BE and LLB: 1992 BS, MA, MS and MP: 1982 PhD: 1977

Cardiff University

BA, BE, LLB, BS and PhD: 2008 BDS and MD: 2011 MA, MP, MR and MS: 2007

The City University

BA, and LLB: 2000 BE: 1992 BS, MP and PhD: 1977 MA: 1982

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MS: 1977 - 2007 Cranfield University (Cranfield Institute of Technology 1982 - 1993) BE: 1991 - 2006 BS: 1982 - 2006 MS and PhD: 1982 MP: 1991 Heriot-Watt University BA and BS: 1977 BE: 2000 - 2013 MP: 1991 MS: 1977 - 2012 PhD: 1977 Imperial College London BE, MD, BS, MP, MR, MS and PhD: 2007 BA, BE, and MP: 1991 BS: 1977 - 2003 MA, MS and PhD: 1977 The Open University BA, MP and PhD: 1982 1993 MA and MS: 1991 1993 BA, BS, MA, MP, MS and PhD: 2000 The Queen's University of Belfast (Queens University Belfast) BA, BDS, LLB, MD, BMus, BS, MA, MS and PhD: 1977 BE and MP: 2000 University of Aberdeen LLB, MD, BS, MAH, ML, MS and PhD: 1977 MP: 1990 The University of Bath BA: 1982 BE, MA and MP: 1991 BS, MS and PhD: 1977 MR: 2005 University of Birmingham BA, BDS, LLB, MD, MA, MS and PhD: 1977 BE: 1991 BS: 1977 - 2010 ML and MP: 1982 University of Bradford BA, BS, MA, MS and PhD: 1977 BE and MP: 1982 MR: 2000 University of Bristol BA, BDS, LLB, MD, BS, BVS, MA, MS and PhD:

Loughborough University (Loughborough University of Technology 1977 1995)

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1977 BE and MP: 1992 ML: 1977 - 2009 University of Cambridge BA, MD, BVM, ML, MS and PhD: 1977 MP: 1982 University of Dundee BDS, LLB, MD, BS, MAH, MS and PhD: 1977 MP: 1982 University of Durham BA, BS, MA, ML, MS and PhD: 1977 BE, LLB and MP: 2000 University of East Anglia BA, BS, MA, MS and PhD: 1977 BE: 1991 LLB and MP: 1982 The University of Edinburgh BDS: 1977 - 1994 MD, LLB, BS, BVMS MAH, MS and PhD: 1977 BMus and MP: 1982 ML: 1977 University of Essex BA: 1977 - 2011 MA, MS and PhD: 1977 BE: 2000 LLB: 1991 BS and MP: 1982 University of Exeter BA, LLB, BS, MA and PhD: 1977 BE and MP: 1991 MS: 1982 University of Glasgow / Vniversitatis Glasgvensis Senatvs BDS, LLB, MD, BMus, BS, BVMS, MAH, ML, MP, MS and PhD: 1977 BA, LLB, BS, MA, MS and PhD: 1977 BE: 1991 MP: 1982 University of Keele BA: 1977 - 2010 MA, MS and PhD: 1977 LLB and MP: 2000 BS: 1982 University of Kent (The University of Kent at Canterbury 1977 - 2003) BA, BS, MA, MS and PhD: 1977

The University of Hull

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BE, LLB and MR: 2000 MP: 1982 The University of Lancaster BA: 1977 - 2011 MA and PhD: 1977 BE: 1992 - 2011 BS: 1982 - 2007 LLB and MP: 1982 ML: 1977 - 1988 MR: 2000 MS: 1977 - 2009 The University of Leeds BA, MD, LLB, BS, MA, MP, MS and PhD: 1977 BE: 1992 University of Leicester BA, BS, MA, MS and PhD: 1977 BE: 1991 LLB, MD and MP: 1982 University of Liverpool BA, BDS, BE, LLB, MD, BS, BVS, MA, MS and PhD: 1977 MP: 1982 University of London BA, LLB, BS, MA, MP and MS: 1977 - 2007 BDS, MD, BSVM, BVM and PHD: 1977 BE: 1982 BMus: 1991 MR: 2000 - 2007 The University of Manchester (Victoria University of Manchester 1977 - 2004) BA, LLB, BDS, MD, BMus, BS, MA, MS and PhD: 1977 BE and MP: 1991 MR: 2000 University of Newcastle upon Tyne BA, BDS, LLB, BS, MA, MP, MS and PhD: 1977 BE: 1991 MD: 1977 - 2012 MR: 2000 The University of Nottingham BA, BS, MA, MS and PhD: 1977 - 2002 BE: 1991 LLB: 1977 BVMS: 2011 MD and MP: 1982 2002

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MR: 2000 - 2002 University of Oxford BA: 1977 MD, ML, MP, MS and PhD: 1982 University of Reading BA, BS, MA, MP, MS and PhD: 1977 BE: 1992 LLB: 1982 The University of Salford BA and MA: 1982 BE and MP: 1991 BS, MS and PhD: 1977 MR: 2000 The University of Sheffield BA, BDS, BE, LLB, MD, BS, MA and PhD: 1977 MP and MS: 1992 University of Southampton BA, LLB, BM, BS, MA, MP, MS and PhD: 1977 BE: 1992 MR: 2000 University of St. Andrews BS, MAH, ML, MS and PhD: 1977 MP: 1982 University of Stirling BA, BS and ML: 1982 MP: 1992 MS and PhD: 1977 University of Strathclyde BA, LLB, BS, MA, ML and PhD: 1977 MP: 1991 MR: 2000 University of Surrey BA, MA and BMus: 1982 BE: 1991 LLB: 2000 BS, MP, MS and PhD: 1977 University of Sussex (The University of Sussex 1977 - 2007) BA, BS, MA, MP, MS and PhD: 1977 BE: 1991 LLB: 2000 University of Ulster BA, MP, MS and PhD: 1984 BE and BMus: 1991 BS: 1984 - 1998 MA and MS: 1984 -

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2001 MR: 2000 The University of Warwick BA, BS, MA, MP, MS and PhD: 1977 BE and MR: 2000 LLB: 1982 University of York BA, BE, BS, MA, MP, MS and PhD: 1977 MR: 2000

Professional Qualifications The following institution may award the qualifications specified from the dates shown.

Institution

Qualification*

Qualification awarded from 1992 - 2003

Level in NZ terms 7

Points under SMC 50

Chartered Certificate of Completion of Professional Institute of Stage Examinations Purchasing and Supply Level 6 Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supply (Professional Stage) and Level 5 Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supply (Foundation Stage) Level 6 Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supply

2003 - 2009

2006 - 2012

*The qualifications listed above have been given an academic level outcome only, they should not be considered comparable to a United Kingdom Bachelor with Honours degree.

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United Kingdom Technical and Vocational

Technical and Vocational Qualifications The qualifications awarded by the institutions listed below qualify for the points indicated: Qualification Higher Certificate (Building Studies or Engineering) BTEC Higher National Certificate** BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma** Higher National Certificate ** SCOTVEC Higher National Certificate** Scottish Qualifications Authority Higher National Certificate** BTEC Higher National Diploma ** Higher National Diploma ** BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma** SCOTVEC Higher National Diploma ** Scottish Qualifications Authority Higher National Diploma** Abbreviation* HC BHNC BL4 HNC SHNC SQHNC BHND HND BL5 SHND SQHND Level in NZ terms 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 Points under SMC 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40

* Abbreviations used are for the purposes of this list and may not be stated on the award certificates. ** Refer to specialities listed in Table A. If an applicant believes their qualification may be higher than the level stated they should apply to the NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment.

Note: All honorary degrees must be referred to the NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. This list is for qualifications studied in the United Kingdom. If any courses leading to the award of one of the qualifications listed above were studied at any institution outside the United Kingdom, including any United Kingdom overseas campuses, they should be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. Additionally, if any courses have been cross-credited towards the listed qualifications, these qualifications also need to be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. All qualifications awarded after 2013 should be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment.

Table A The following specialities are recognised for the qualifications indicated above for the specified dates shown: Qualifications and dates HNC and HND 1984 - 1997 BHNC and BHND 1997 - 2003 Specialities Building Studies Building Studies - Building Building Studies - Building Surveying Building Studies - Quantity Surveying Building Studies - Structural Engineering Building Studies - Surveying Building Services Building Services Engineering Building Services Engineering Refrigeration Building Services (Mechanical) Civil Engineering Civil Engineering- Structural Engineering Civil Engineering studies Electrical Engineering

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Electrical and Electronic Engineering Engineering Engineering - (Electrical / Electronic) Engineering - Electrical and Electronic Engineering Mechanical Heating and Ventilation Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering - Refrigeration and air Conditioning Refrigeration and air Conditioning Surveying Surveying - Engineering Surveying - Engineering and Quantity Surveying Surveying - Quantity Surveying BHNC and BHND 2003 - 2012 Civil Engineering Construction Electrical / Electronic Engineering Electrical / Electronic Engineering (Electrical) Electrical / Electronic Engineering (Electronic) Mechanical Engineering Construction and the Built Environment Construction and the Built Environment (Building Services Engineering) Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering) Electrical and Electronic Engineering Electrical Engineering General Engineering Mechanical Engineering Building Civil Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering, o Engineering Mechanical Engineering Quantity Surveying Architectural Technology Building Services Engineering Building Surveying Civil Engineering Construction Construction Engineering Construction Management Electrical Engineering Engineering systems Mechanical Engineering Painting and Decorating Supervision Quantity Surveying Structural Engineering Architectural Technology Building Surveying Civil Engineering Construction Management Electrical Engineering Engineering Systems Mechanical Engineering Quantity Surveying

BL4 and BL5 2012- 2013

SHNC and SHND 1986 - 1997

SQHNC 1997- 2013

SQHND 1997- 2003

Awarding Bodies The following awarding bodies may award the qualifications specified for the dates shown.

Institution (Previous awarding body names and dates of change are indicated in brackets. Names and dates of institutions have been included in the List of Qualifications Exempt Assessment for immigration purposes only.)

Qualification awarded from

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BTEC (Business & Technician Education Council 1984 - 1988)

HNC and HND: 1984 - 1997

edexcel (Edexcel 1999 - 2005, EDEXCEL FOUNDATION 1997 - 1999)

BHNC and BHND: 1997 2012

Pearson (edexcel 2012 - 2013)

BL4: 2012 BL5: 2013

Scottish Qualifications Authority

SQHNC: 1997 SQHND: 1997 - 2003

SCOTVEC / Scottish Vocational Education Council

SHNC and SHND: 1986 1997

Technician Education Council

HC: 1978 - 1984

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United Kingdom - Trade and Craft Qualifications

Level 3 Qualifications Appendix 3 does not include Level 3 qualifications. Level three qualifications which are recognised as an exception under the Skilled Migrant Category are included in the list of Qualifications recognised as an Exception (Appendix 8). City and Guilds of London Institute Craft Qualifications The craft qualifications in Table A qualify for the points indicated where the qualification: Table A The qualifications awarded by the institutions listed below qualify for the points indicated. is awarded by the City and Guilds of London Institute in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales; and is listed within the dates specified in Table A below; and is relevant to an occupation in Part B of the List of Skilled Occupations at Appendix 6.

Qualification

Awarded from

Level in NZ terms 4

Points under SMC 40

The Craft Certificate in (speciality will be named) The Part Two Certificate in (speciality will be named) Craft Studies (Name of speciality) Craft Studies Part 2 The Part Three Certificate in (speciality will be named) Craft Studies (Name of speciality) Craft Studies Part 3

1977 - 1992

1977 - 1989

1977 - 1989 1990 - 2004

4 4

1990 - 2004

Note: Award certificates must be provided in their original language. If any courses leading to the award of one of the qualifications listed above were studied at any institution outside of United Kingdom, including any United Kingdom overseas campuses, they should be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. Additionally, if any courses have been cross-credited towards the listed qualifications, these qualifications also need to be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment; this includes all International City and Guilds qualifications. All qualifications awarded after 2013 should be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. If an applicant believes their qualification may be higher than the level stated they should apply to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. For any purpose other than claiming the SMC points stated, evidence of completing a time-based apprenticeship from an appropriate awarding body, in a relevant occupation, is also likely to be required. Trade Qualifications (Apprenticeships) The qualifications in Table B qualify for the points indicated where the qualification: is relevant to an occupation in Part B of the List of Skilled Occupations at Appendix 6; and is awarded by an awarding body specified in Table C below.

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Table B

Qualification

Abbreviation*

Country

Level in NZ terms 4 4 4 4

Points under SMC 40 40 40 40

Advanced Apprenticeship Advanced Level Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Level 3 Apprenticeship NI (Level 3 Apprenticeship) Modern Apprenticeship

AA ALA AP ANI

England England Wales Northern Ireland

MA

Wales

40

Vocational qualification (trade SVQ3 qualification title) at Level 3 / SVQ 3: (trade qualification title)

Scotland

40

* Abbreviations used are for the purposes of this list and may not be stated on the award certificates. Note: Award certificates must be provided in their original language. If any courses leading to the award of one of the qualifications listed above were studied at any institution outside the United Kingdom, including any United Kingdom overseas campuses, they should be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. Additionally, if any courses have been cross-credited towards the listed qualifications, these qualifications also need to be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. All qualifications awarded after 2013 should be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. If an applicant believes their qualification may be higher than the level stated they should apply to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. For any purpose other than claiming the SMC points stated, evidence of completing a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) at Level 3; and a National Certificate awarded by BTEC or Edexcel or a Certificate awarded by City and Guilds of London Institute, at Level 3, is also likely to be required. Table C The following awarding bodies may award the qualifications specified from the dates shown.

Awarding body Previous names and dates of change are indicated in brackets. Names and dates of awarding bodies have been included in the List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment for immigration purposes only. Automotive Skills

Qualification awarded from

MA: 2003 - 2008 AA: 2005 - 2008

Cogent

AA and MA: 2007 - 2011 ALA and AP: 2012

CITB / Construction Skills

MA: 2003 - 2011 AA: 2005 AP: 2012

Creative Skill Set (Skillset 2004 - 2012)

MA: 2004 - 2011

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AA:2005 AP: 2012 Department for Employment and Learning Energy and Utility Skills ANI: 2004 AA and MA: 2005 - 2011 ALA and AP: 2012 Engineering Construction Industry Training Board / ECITB MA: 2003 - 2011 AA: 2005 - 2011 ALA and AP: 2012 Improve MA: 2005 - 2011 AA: 2005 AP: 2012 IMI / The Institute of the Motor Industry AA: 2008 MA: 2008 - 2011 AP: 2012 Lantra MA: 2005 - 2012 AA: 2005 AP: 2013 People 1st AA and MA: 2005 - 2011 ALA and AP: 2012 People 1st for GoSkills (GoSkills 2004 2011) MA: 2004 - 2011 AA: 2005 - 2011 ProSkills AA: 2005 - 2011 MA:2005 ALA: 2012 Scottish Qualifications Authority /SQA SEMTA SQV3: 2000 AA and MA: 2005 - 2011 ALA and AP: 2012 Summit Skills AA and MA: 2005 - 2011 ALA and AP: 2012

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Qualifications recognised as an exception (Appendix 8)

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Germany Exceptions
The trade qualifications in Table A may be awarded the points indicated where: the qualification is relevant to an occupation in Part B of the List of Skilled Occupations at Appendix 6; and the applicant also provides evidence of completing an apprenticeship in Table B.

Table A

Qualification Awarded by a Berufsschule or Berufsfachbschule Abschluzeugnis (Leaving certificate / certificate of completion) (Abschlusszeugnis der Berufsschule) (Certificate of a vocational school) Berufsschulabschlu (Vocational school degree)

Level in NZ terms Points under SMC

40

If an applicant believes their qualification may be higher than the level stated, they should apply to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment.

Note: - Award certificates must be provided in their original language for all qualifications. - If any courses leading to the award of one of the qualifications listed in Table A were studied at any institution outside Germany, including any German overseas campuses, they should be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. Additionally, if any courses have been cross-credited towards the listed qualifications, these qualifications also need to be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. - All qualifications awarded after 2013 should be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification.

Table B Apprenticeship Certificates ** The applicant provides evidence of completing an apprenticeship by providing any one of the following certificates: awarded between 1980 and 2013 by a Industrie- und Handelskammer (Chamber of Industry and Commerce) or a Handwerkskammer (Chamber of Crafts) Gesellenbrief / Gesellenbriefe (Apprenticeship / Journeyman) Gesellenprfung (Trade test) / Gesellenprufngzeugnis (Trade test certificate) Facharbeiterbrief / Facharbeiterbriefe (Craft certificate)

** An official stamp on the apprenticeship documents will state the chamber name and the German State of jurisdiction. The apprenticeship documents must state one of the following crafts / trades. Brunnenbauer (Well-sinker) Dachdecker (Roofer) Elektromaschinenbauer (Electrical machine engineer) Elektrotechniker (Electrical engineer) feinwerkmechaniker (Precision engineer) Gerstbauer (Scaffolder) Glaser (Glazier) Informationstechniker (Communication technician) Installateur und Heizungsbauer (Installer and heating fitter) klteanlagenbauer (Refrigeration mechanic) Karosserie- und Fahrzeugbauer (Coachbuilder /Body and vehicle manufacturer) Klempner (Plumber)

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kraftfahrzeugtechniker (Automotive mechatronics Technician /Motor vehicle mechanic) Landmaschinenmechaniker (Mechanic for agricultural and construction machinery) Maler und Lackierer (Painter and varnisher) Maurer und Betonbauer (Bricklayer and concrete worker) Metallbauer (Metal worker) Ofen- und Luftheizungsbauer (Stove and air heating mechanic) Steinmetz und Steinbildhauer (Stonemason) Straenbauer (Road construction worker) Stuckateur (Plasterer) Tischler (Joiner) Vulkaniseur und Reifenmechaniker (Mechanic for tyres and vulcanisation) Wrme-, Klte- und Schallschutzisolierer (Thermal and acoustic insulation fitter / heat cold and noise insulation) Zimmerer (Carpenter)

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South Africa Exceptions

The qualifications listed in Table A below qualify for the points indicated where the qualification:

is relevant to an occupation in Part B of the List of Skilled Occupations at Appendix 6, and was awarded within the qualification awarded from date range in Table B , and

is included with evidence of a completed contract of apprenticeship in a trade speciality listed below in Table C: between 1977 - 1983, awarded or endorsed by the Registrar of Apprenticeship (Apprenticeship Act, No.37, 1944 with amendments), in the same or similar occupation as the qualification from Table A, or from 1984, awarded or endorsed by the Register of Manpower Training, in terms of the Manpower Training Act, 1981, in the same or similar occupation as the qualification from Table A. Table A Qualification Abbreviation* N3 Level in NZ terms 3 Points under SMC 40

National Certificate / Nasionale Sertifikaat N3 (may state speciality in Engineering Studies, Ingenieurstudies or Ingenieurstudierigting) National N3 Certificate / Nasionale N3 Sertifikaat (speciality in Engineering studies / Ingenieurstudies) National Technical Certificate (Part Three) / (Part 3) / Nasionale Tegniese Sertifikaat (Deel Drie)

NN3

40

NTC3

40

* Abbreviations used are for the purposes of this list and may not be stated on the award certificates. If an applicant believes their qualification may be higher than the level stated they should apply to the NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. Note: Award certificates must be provided in their original language for all qualifications. If any courses leading to the award of one of the qualifications listed in Table A above were studied at any institution outside South Africa, including any South African overseas campuses, they should be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. Additionally, if any courses have been cross-credited towards the listed qualifications, these qualifications also need to be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. All qualifications awarded after 2013 should be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. For any purpose other than claiming the SMC points stated, additional evidence of at least a qualifying trade test, in a relevant occupation, is likely to also be required. Table B The following awarding bodies may award the qualifications specified within the date ranges shown. Awarding Bodies Qualification awarded Previous names and dates of change are indicated in brackets. Names and dates from of institutions have been included in the list of qualifications recognised as an exception for immigration purposes only. Administration of Coloured Affairs / Administrasie van kleurlingsake Department of Education and Culture / Department van Onderwys en Kultuur Department of National Education / Department van Nasionale Opvoeding UMALUSI - Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (General and Further Education and Training Quality Assurance Council 2001 - 2005, South African Certification Council / Suid Afrikaanse Sertifiseringsraad 1992 - 2001 NTC3: 1977 - 1984 N3: 1984 - 1992 NTC3: 1977 - 1984 NN3: 1992

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Table C Trade specialities Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic Boiler Maker Bricklayer Cabinetmaker Carpenter and Joiner Carpenter Electrical Equipment Mechanic Electrician Fitter Welder Fitter and Turner Forklift Mechanic Joiner Glazier Gas practitioner Heavy Equipment Mechanic Mechanical Fitter Metal Fabricator Millwright Mechatronics Technician Pipe Fitter Painter Plasterer Plumber Refrigeration Mechanic Rigger Sheet Metal Worker Structural Plate Special Class Electrician Stonemason Tractor Mechanic Wall and Floor Tiler Welder

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United Kingdom Exceptions

The trade qualifications in Table A qualify for the points indicated where:

the qualification is awarded by the City and Guilds of London Institute in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales; and the qualification is relevant to an occupation in Part B of the List of Skilled Occupations at Appendix 6; and the applicant provides evidence of completing a time-based apprenticeship which is included in Table B; and the time-based apprenticeship is in an occupation that is relevant to the awarded q ualifications major subject area.

City and Guilds of London Institute Craft Qualifications Table A Qualification Awarded from Level in NZ terms Points under SMC The Part Two Certificate in (speciality will be named ) Craft Studies (Name of speciality) Craft Studies Part 2 1990 - 2004 3 40 1990 - 2004 3 40

If an applicant believes their qualification may be higher than the level stated they should apply to the NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. Note: Award certificates must be provided in their original language for all qualifications. If any courses leading to the award of one of the qualifications listed in Table A above were studied at any institution outside the United Kingdom, including any United Kingdom overseas campuses, they should be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. Additionally, if any courses have been cross-credited towards the listed qualifications, these qualifications also need to be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. All qualifications awarded after 2013 should be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. Table B List of time-based apprenticeships Apprenticeship Completion Diploma Certificate of Apprenticeship Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship Completion of Apprenticeship Agreement Completion of Craft Apprenticeship Contract of Apprenticeship Craftsmans (Craftsman) Certificate Deed of Apprenticeship Indenture of Apprenticeship National Craftsmans Certificate

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Trade Qualifications (Apprenticeships) The Apprenticeships in Table C qualify for the points indicated where:

the qualification is relevant to an occupation in Part B of the List of Skilled Occupations at Appendix 6; and the qualification is awarded by an awarding body specified in Table D below.

Table C

Qualification

Abbreviation*

Country

Level in NZ terms Points under SMC 3 40

Foundation Apprenticeship

FA

Wales

Foundation Level Apprenticeship Intermediate Apprenticeship

FLA IA

Wales England

3 3

40 40

Intermediate Level Apprenticeship

ILA

England

40

* Abbreviations used are for the purposes of this list and may not be stated on the award certificates. Note: Award certificates must be provided in their original language. If any courses leading to the award of one of the qualifications listed in Table C were studied at any institution outside the United Kingdom, including any United Kingdom overseas campuses, they should be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. Additionally, if any courses have been cross-credited towards the listed qualifications, these qualifications also need to be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. All qualifications awarded after 2013 should be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. If an applicant believes their qualification may be higher than the level stated they should apply to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment. For any purpose other than claiming the SMC points stated, evidence of completing a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) at Level 2; a qualification National awarded by BTEC or Edexcel, or a Certificate awarded by City and Guilds of London Institute, at Level 2, is also likely to be required. Table D The following awarding bodies may award the qualifications specified from the dates shown.

Awarding body Names and dates of awarding bodies have been included in the List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment for immigration purposes only. CITB / Construction Skills

Qualification awarded from

IA: 2012 FA: 2012

Energy and Utility Skills

ILA: 2012 FA: 2012

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Engineering Construction Industry Training Board / ECITB

ILA: 2012 FLA: 2013

Summit Skills

IA: 2013 FA: 2013

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