Terms & Conditions

Post-Contract Administration of Building Contracts 

Level 6 Micro-credential (29 credits)

1) Enrolment, identity and eligibility

• You confirm your full legal name, date of birth, contact details, and (if known) NSN; you’ll provide acceptable ID on request.
  
  

• Information supplied must be true and correct.
  
  

• Admission: you should hold a basic NZQF qualification in a building-related field (e.g., Level 3) or have relevant industry experience; all applications are considered case-by-case.
  
  

2) Programme delivery and support

• Delivery is fully online via Moodle with formatted text guides, interactive slides, videos, and downloadable Word/Excel resources. You’ll receive one-to-one tutor support via email/Teams as needed. Recommended study time 6–20 hours/week.
  
  

• The programme comprises five components: Progress Claims; Variation Claims; Frustration/Delay/EOT; Dispute Resolution; Cost Control.
  

3) Duration and pace

• Learning is typically 15–30 weeks; you have a maximum of 52 weeks from enrolment to complete the micro-credential.
  

4) Assessment and re-assessment

• Formative assessment occurs within each component (e.g., quizzes/activities) to support your learning.
  
  

• Summative assessment follows each component, normally as a written essay; where appropriate this may be a Professional Discussion to ensure authenticity and accessibility. Minimum 50% pass per component summative assessment.
  
  

• If you do not meet required standards on first attempt, you’ll receive feedback and may re-submit (up to three further attempts where stated).
  
  

• Appeals: you may appeal an assessment decision by notifying the provider in writing (email) in the first instance.
  

5) Moderation and quality assurance

• Internal peer review of samples of assessments is conducted regularly for consistency.
  
  

• Periodic external audit of assessment samples is undertaken by a suitably qualified RICS member/registered QS to assure rigour. Your work may be reviewed for moderation/audit under confidentiality

• The provider undertakes to:
  a)  Deliver training and assessment services that meet NZQA’s requirements for the approved micro-credential.
  
  b) Comply with all internal and external quality assurance and moderation processes as required by Clever Buying’s directors and NZQA.
  
  c) Monitor learner progress regularly, with formal check-ins at least every six months to ensure ongoing engagement and support.
  

6) Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), credit transfer

• No RPL is recognised outside this programme; any evidence you wish considered will be reviewed using the current assessment tools to ensure consistent competency standards.
  

7) Completion requirements and award

• To be awarded the micro-credential you must complete all components and pass the summative assessments as specified for each component. Results are recorded and programme outcomes reviewed on a scheduled cycle.
  
  

• Programme review is scheduled every three years (next review period stated in the application).
  

8) Use of programme materials and academic integrity

• You must use official programme templates/materials unless agreed otherwise with your assessor; materials are copyrighted and not to be shared beyond your study use without written permission.
  
  

• All submitted work must be your own; authenticity may be verified via Professional Discussion and other measures stated above.
  

9) Fees, refunds and additional costs

• A refund may be requested within 10 days of enrolment (or invoice date, whichever is earlier); after this period, fees are non-refundable in cases of voluntary withdrawal or changed circumstances. Additional charges may apply where repeated non-performance necessitates extra coaching or re-assessment. All fees must be paid in full before results are released and any award/graduation is conferred.
  

10) Privacy, records and communications

• Your personal information, submissions and records are held in confidence in line with the Privacy Act 2020 and NZQA requirements. Progress/completion records may be reported to NZQA as required.

• You agree to communicate proactively with your assessor and respond to official communications regarding progress.