Providers (including schools) must apply to NZQA for consent to assess for any standards they intend to deliver and assess and meet the appropriate Consent and Moderation Requirements.
As part of the NZQA application process, providers will need to supply a letter of support from the relevant Workforce Development Council. This letter attests that the provider meets the specific industry requirements, including having the resources to effectively deliver and assess the standard(s).
Waihanga Ara Rau is responsible for the development and maintenance of Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) documents.
We have reviewed our CMR documents, and NZQA has approved our new CMR. This new CMR covers all standards within the construction and infrastructure coverage from March 2025. CMR0120 – Version 6 will replace all previous Waihanga Ara Rau CMR documents.
CMR0120 will be the current CMR moving forward. All other Waihanga Ara Rau CMRs will be expired when they no longer contain current or expiring standards.
Where there are CMRs with shared responsibility, Waihanga Ara Rau will move standards to CMR 0120 as they are reviewed. This includes standards in CMRs 0003, 0014, 0073, 0101 and 0234.
CMR 0120 version 6:
As there has been minimal change to consent and moderation requirements, Waihanga Ara Rau CMRs 0008, 0025, 0048, 0175 and 183 will not shift to the new template. Waihanga Ara Rau will move standards to CMR 0120 as they are reviewed.
Compliance with new requirements
Consent requirements will apply with effect from March 2025. Any new applications for consent to assess will need to meet the requirements of version 6 of CMR0120.
All current holders of consent to assess will need to meet the requirements of the new CMR going forward. As the CMR details have not changed substantially, it is not expected to be a barrier for current consent to assess holders.
Providers seeking consent to assess can complete an application form for Waihanga Ara Rau support for consent to assess.
You can also download an Assessor Information spreadsheet template.
Submit completed applications to [email protected].
Please note that NZQA makes the final decision on the consent to assess the application, and the process is not completed until NZQA has granted the applicant organisation consent to assess.
Visit NZQA for more information on their process.
