Qualifications

[bigbenni]

i am apllying for residency and it looks like i will have to get my qualifications assessed by NVQA, who are really expensive!!
Does anyone know if there is a cheaper option? will a JP signing my certificates off work?
Please help!!!!

[JandM]

No. Nothing else will do.

[c82_patel]

I am new here.Can any body tell me about level ? I have completed my BCA(Bachelor of computer application)In which level in falls in ?

[mytab2mendu]

Hi JandM

I've done my Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) - 3 Years @ 2004/May Andhra University / Andhrapradesh / India.. is my graduation degree consider as Level 7 or below..



Thank
Suresh

[JandM]

As I just wrote on another thread...

As this qualification is not on the list of qualifications exempt from assessment http://www.immigration.govt.nz/opsmanual/47086.htm, it will need to be checked by NZQA to be given a Level. Possibly someone reading this may have had the same qualification done already, but otherwise, nobody can tell you.

Incidentally, it's a waste of money getting PAR. PAR levels are stated only on the basis of what the title of the qualification is, whereas for IQA, there is an investigation of what subject-matter has been studied, to what depth. After this, the IQA states which (if any) NZ course the qualification submitted can be considered equivalent to, and its Level, and it's mandatory for the Invitation To Apply, the next phase after EOI of applying under SMC.

[maldiniho]

True that. It sucks but if you wish to claim points for your job exp and qualifications (to make to that 140 points threshold), you have to get NZQA unless your qualification is listed in their exemption list (see their website).

Recommend to go straight to IQA assessment. PAR is useless and waste of money.