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At Otago Polytechnic our vision is that our people make a better world. We are proud to be a leader in hands-on, career-focused education, achieving some of the best student achievement and satisfaction results in Australasia, and earning resounding endorsements from employers. We make a difference to the environment, community and the economy through our applied research and enterprise, and our commitment to sustainability. We are pleased to partner with industries and organisations throughout the community, using our expertise to find creative solutions and opportunities. Otago Polytechnic welcomes and includes everyone regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, religious or ethical beliefs or political opinions.

Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) is the place for students who want to get ahead in life, with flexible, industry-focused learning that removes the usual barriers to studying. We have campuses in Invercargill, Queenstown, Gore, and online. We also have the Telford campus, which has been a major part of New Zealand’s farming history. SIT offers over 250 programmes in 34 subject areas. As a government-accredited tertiary provider, we offer programmes at every level, from certificates through to Masters. SIT’s Zero Fees Scheme has been helping students to graduate without massive debt since 2001. Under the scheme, students are only required to pay material costs and not tuition fees, which means many graduates start their careers without a student loan. In the early 2000s, SIT launched SIT2LRN, the most accessible and flexible tertiary qualification in New Zealand. SIT2LRN distance education gives students the ability to gain internationally recognised NZQA-accredited qualifications. From Certificates to Bachelor's degrees, Post-Graduate and Master's qualifications, SIT2LRN’s programmes are delivered online and completed by correspondence at your pace, wherever you are in the world. The Zero Fees scheme still applies for most distance learning courses, so you get SIT’s full package, even if you’re studying at home. Renowned for their work within the community, SIT gives students the ability to begin networking with possible employers during their studies. Many courses offer direct work placement and internships within the community, allowing students to get practical industry training during their studies.

The New Zealand Qualifications Authority - Mana Tohu Mātauranga o Aotearoa (NZQA) is responsible for ensuring that New Zealand qualifications are accepted as credible and robust, nationally and internationally. Our work with qualifications and micro-credentials helps people show potential employers what they know, and what they can do. Our role includes: - managing the New Zealand Qualifications Framework - administering the NCEA secondary school assessment system - conducting independent quality assurance of non-university tertiary education providers - undertaking qualifications recognition and standard-setting for some specified unit standards. We also help people to have certain types of qualifications recognised internationally. This means people with New Zealand diplomas, degrees and other qualifications can work overseas, and skilled people from other countries can have their qualifications recognised in New Zealand. NZQA's vision is to help people "Qualify for the Future World: Kia noho takatū ki tō āmua ao", with two focus areas: - Equity of access to qualifications supports intergenerational wellbeing - New Zealand qualifications enable lifelong learning For information about how we use LinkedIn, please see the Social Media Terms of Use on our website.