Micro-credential applications

How to submit a micro-credential application to NZQA

Complete the micro-credential application form

Use the following forms when applying for a new micro-credential or a micro-credential change:

Form 1 - Micro-credential listing and approval [DOCX, 81 KB]

Form 2 - Micro-credential listing, approval, and accreditation [DOCX, 85 KB]

Form 3 - Micro-credential accreditation-only [DOCX, 80 KB]

The micro-credential guidelines

The micro-credential guidelines contain detailed information and guidance.

Please read the guidelines before sending us your application.

Go to the micro-credential guidelines

Submit your application

You can submit your application in the providers portal.

Go to the providers portal (external link)

Submitting an application

  1. Log in into your TEO profile.
  2. Create an application.
  3. Choose ‘other’. This takes you to an application overview. Include ‘Micro-credential listing and approval’ or 'Micro-credential listing, approval, and accreditation’ or ‘Micro-credential accreditation-only’ in the title of the application.
  4. Choose 'contact details'. The contact details page is populated with your organisation’s information. Make any changes needed so that the details are appropriate for the micro-credential.
  5. Follow the instructions and application template.
  6. On the supporting documents page, attach and upload your completed application form and other relevant documents.
  7. Submit the application.

We'll email you to confirm receipt of your application. If you don't get an email, please contact us:

qaadmin@nzqa.govt.nz

Include any extra documents and evidence

What you need to include with your micro-credential application depends on your application type.

You may need to provide us with Workforce Development Council (WDC) support.

Workforce Development Council (WDC) support

Your application should include written support from a WDC if:

  • your organisation is not a WDC, and you're applying to list a micro-credential in an area where the WDC is the standard-setting body (SSB)
  • you're applying for consent to assess where the WDC is the SSB.

You can find full details in the micro-credential guidelines.

Go to the micro-credential guidelines

Find more information in the micro-credential approval and accreditation rules