Registration Application Form For Existing Provider

These details are required of all organisations applying for registration to become providers of post compulsory education and training services, including workplace training opportunities.

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A. Organisation Details

Name of education, training or workplace organisation(Required)

Type of body corporate(Required)

Physical address of education and training premises(Required)

Postal address(Required)

Governing body(Required)

B. Contact Details

Contact Person(Required)

Designation(Required)

Telephone number(s)(Required)

Facsimile number(Required)

Email address(Required)

Website

C. Nature of Education and Training

Indicate the intended education and training focus, such as subject areas, qualifications, courses of study and short courses, that the organisation intends to offer.(Required)

Use additional paper if needed or attach appropriate documents

Max. file size: 150 MB.

D. Intended Learner Profile

Indicate in these boxes the estimated number of students in each age group that are likely to enrol in your organisation’s programmes and short courses during the next calendar year(Required)

21 years and over

18–20 years

14–17 years

14 years and under

Indicate whether the organisation has lodged an application for accreditation at the same time as its application for provider registration (see separate TNQAB application form)(Required)

Yes

We, the undersigned, confirm that this application for registration as a post compulsory education and training provider represents an accurate statement of the current status and operations of our organisation and that the governing body supports the policies and procedures included in the application.

We confirm that the governing body has been advised of the Tonga National Qualifications and Accreditation Board Act 2004 and of Tonga National Qualifications and Accreditation Board policies and procedures of relevance to the activities of the organisation and that to the best of our knowledge these activities comply with relevant requirements therein.

We confirm that we have considered any aspects of our operations that may place students or the public at risk and have implemented policies and procedures to ensure their protection.

Name

Representative of the Governing Body

Date

DD slash MM slash YYYY

Signature

Name

Head, Principal, Director, Manager, CEO, etc

Date

DD slash MM slash YYYY

Signature

The Tonga National Qualifications and Accreditation Board requires that the following elements of Accreditation Standard 1 are met prior to the granting of provider registration. Please check that all details are included, make direct reference to supporting evidence (usually written) and enclose copies of key documents. (Note that “programme” is equivalent to “course of study”.)

1.1 The provider or its governing body is a legally established or recognised enduring body

Evidence of the following (as appropriate)(Required)

a. Registration as a company, charitable trust or similar

Secondb. Establishment as a Government of Tonga Ministry or Department, or Public Enterprise under the Public Enterprises Act 2002 Choice

c. Registration as a Managing Authority under the Education Act 1974

d. Other – please specify

Please Specify(Required)

Reference of Supporting Evidence(Required)

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Max. file size: 150 MB, Max. files: 3.

1.2 The provider has measurable goals and objectives for education and training

Written statement of the educational purpose, goals and objectives of the provider, including the scope of the education and training that is being conducted and/or planned in the immediate future(Required)

Max. file size: 150 MB.

1.3 The provider has a coherent, documented quality management system (QMS) of policies and procedures.(Required)

a. Evidence of a clear, coherent and systematic set of policies, structures and processes that guide and control management, administrative, teaching and learning related activities to ensure the delivery of quality education and training

b. Policies and procedures to cover:

File(Required)

Max. file size: 150 MB.

Policies and procedures to cover:(Required)

i) Programme development, approval and review policies and procedures

ii) Reviews of QMS policies and procedures

iii) Physical and learning resources policies and procedures

iv) Staff recruitment, appointment, appraisal and development policies and procedures

v) Admission (entry) and selection of students, including RPL and credits policies and procedures

vi) Student guidance and support, Student fee protection policies and procedures

vii) Teaching and learning practices policies and procedures

viii) Programme delivery in partnership with or on behalf of another organisation (where appropriate) policies and procedures

ix) Work-integrated learning / off-site placements and practicums (where appropriate)

x) Assessment and moderation; Academic honesty, including avoidance of plagiarism and use of artificial intelligence tools

xi) Notification and reporting student achievement; Records Management; Student progression and completion policies and procedures

xii) Research (where appropriate)

File

Max. file size: 150 MB.

1.4 The provider has adequate and appropriate governance and management to achieve its goals and objectives

Evidence of the following (as appropriate)(Required)

a. Ownership and governance clearly defined, proposed governing members are fit and proper persons

a. Responsibilities, authorities and lines of reporting clearly defined, and understood by those concerned; Organisation chart showing all staff positions in the provider; Curriculum vitae and position descriptions of senior managers

c. Evidence of financial soundness, such as a statement of financial position signed off by a chartered accountant;

d. Trust account, or similar, to protect student fees

File(Required)

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Max. file size: 150 MB, Max. files: 3.

1.5 The provider’s name is appropriate and does not mislead learners about the nature of the organisation.

Evidence of the following (as appropriate)(Required)

a. Evidence of approval to use terms protected by Government legislation or regulations

b. Provider’s name is appropriate for the type of education and training offered

File(Required)

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Max. file size: 150 MB, Max. files: 3.

Application Fees(Required)

Max. file size: 150 MB.

Evidence of payment attached

Application Form(Required)

Max. file size: 150 MB.

Application Form signed by Principal & Governing Body representative and stamped.

Course Details(Required)

Max. file size: 150 MB.

All sections required are completed

TNQAB Contact details:

Please send the completed application form, along with all relevant supporting documentation, to:

Chief Executive Officer
Tonga National Qualifications and Accreditation Board
Molisi City Central Building
PO Box 65
Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu
Kingdom of Tonga

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