What is a Base Qualification?
In terms of immigration policy, a base qualification is considered to be an overseas qualification that has an equivalent in New Zealand, that would take at least 3 years to complete. Whether that qualification took considerably more to complete off-shore, is not relevant. The qualification could be from a technical institute, university, or other diploma providing institution or training establishment. The NZIS have their own manuals for deciding the comparability of qualifications with New Zealand equivalents, and in the event that they are unsure, you will always be referred to the New Zealand Qualifications Authority for an independent assessment, which the NZIS will accept, totally.
In terms of immigration policy, a base qualification is considered to be an overseas qualification that has an equivalent in New Zealand that would take at least 2 but in most cases 3 years to complete. Whether that qualification took considerably more to complete offshore, is not relevant. The qualification could be from a technical institute, university, or other government recognized diploma providing institution or training establishment. Immigration New Zealand have their own manuals for deciding the comparability of qualifications with New Zealand equivalents, and in the event that they are unsure, you will always be referred to the New Zealand Qualifications Authority for an independent assessment, which INZ will accept.
