Assessing against standards not listed on the BSAS
If a school wants to assess against standards that are not listed on the BSAS, they must apply to NZQA for an extension of consent to assess.
Go to the Base Scope of Assessment for Schools (BSAS)
Expiring standards
Expiring standards are not available for new programmes. We can't grant an extension of consent to assess for expiring standards.
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How to apply for an extension
Complete the following documents
For Level 4 Field Māori standards, complete a subfield-specific CMR instead:
If the standard-setting body is a Workforce Development Council
Schools must gain Workforce Development Council (WDC) support for their extension of consent to assess if the standards are maintained by a WDC. Attach the completed Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) form so the WDC can evaluate your school’s ability to meet the requirements.
Template letter to WDC seeking support for standard use [DOC, 34 KB]
You don't need to submit a copy of the CMR form if the WDC's letter of support attests that the school has met the consent and moderation requirements for all the standards in the application.
Submit your application online
- log in to the school portal (external link)
- select Old portal home page from the right-hand menu
- select School's administration under High security features
- select Applications then Extension of consent to assess
Completing the online form
- Enter the contact details for the key contact person.
- Select the standards you are applying for. Group them by the WDC that supports the standards.
- Upload your supporting documents as PDFs, including a support letter from each relevant WDC.
- Add any comments you have.
- Check all the application details are correct.
- Submit the application.
You will receive an auto-generated email from NZQA. Note down the NZQA reference number in this email.
If you need to email or speak to us about the application, please use this reference number.
What happens next?
The approval process takes approximately 20 working days. We may ask you for more information if needed.
If your request is approved
You will receive confirmation of the extension of consent to assess. These standards will be included in your school's list of accreditations and you can begin assessing students.
Update your consent file
Please update your consent to assess data in your Student Management System to accommodate the increased scope of your consent to assess.
The consents.txt file should be downloaded from the File downloads section of your provider login.
Schools with KAMAR don't need to update their consent data as this happens automatically.
Fees
You will receive an invoice when your application has been processed and approved.
Find your school's consents
You can view your school's consents by searching for your organisation using the school's name or code:
Find education organisations (external link)
The school's consents file can also be found in File downloads in the provider login and can be uploaded to the school's Student Management System database.