Our responsibilities
²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾± Qualifications Services (MQS) sits within NgÄ� Poutoko Aromatawai ²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾± (formerly Qualification Services) here at Ðǿմ«Ã½.
MQS is responsible for the maintenance, development and review of mÄ�tauranga ²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾± qualifications and Field ²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾± unit standards. We ensure that the qualifications and unit standards are fit for purpose, and meet the needs and aspirations of whÄ�nau, hapÅ« and iwi.
MQS is guided by Te Whakaruruhau Matua and Whakaruruhau to maintain the integrity and validity of ²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾± qualifications and Field ²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾± assessment standards.
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What is Field ²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾±?
Field ²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾± is a classification field in the Directory of Assessment and Skill Standards (DASS).
This field caters specifically to ²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾± knowledge, pedagogy and skills. It gives national recognition to mÄ�tauranga ²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾±.
MÄ�tauranga ²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾± qualifications and assessment standards
MQS is kaitiaki of all mÄ�tauranga ²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾± qualifications from Levels 1 to 6. These are New Zealand qualifications listed on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF).
Did you know that credits gained from Field ²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾± assessment standards can contribute to NCEA?
MÄ�tauranga ²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾± Qualifications and Assessment Standards
How MQS support students of Field ²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾± subjects
Careers using Field ²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾± subjects
How to use your skills in te reo ²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾± and kaupapa ²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾± for your future mahi
Careers in te reo ²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾±Ringa Toi
Ringa Toi is an annual exhibition that showcases the artwork of secondary school students with a focus on Toi ²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾±
Ringa Toi