Quality and Accreditation
SIT is committed to delivering high-quality education that meets the needs of students, industry, and the wider community. Through recognised quality assurance processes, external reviews, and industry engagement, we ensure our programmes maintain high academic and professional standards.
The Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) is established as a polytechnic by the Education and Training (Southern Institute of Technology) Order 2025, made under section 315 of the Education and Training Act 2020 and came into force on 2 December 2025. SIT’s qualifications are quality assured by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.
Recognised and Trusted Qualifications
SIT’s qualifications are quality assured by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) and are designed to meet nationally recognised quality and qualification standards.
Many SIT programmes also hold additional professional, industry or international recognition where relevant to the field of study. These include recognition or accreditation from professional bodies such as Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), CPA Australia, the Nursing Council of New Zealand and the Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB). SIT engineering programmes also hold recognition under the Dublin Accord and Sydney Accord, while selected Information Technology programmes offer industry certifications and pathways involving leading technology organisations such as Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA and Fortinet.
What Quality Assurance Means for Students
Recognised Qualifications
SIT qualifications are quality assured through New Zealand's national education quality assurance system, helping ensure qualifications meet recognised standards.
Industry-Relevant Learning
SIT courses are developed with industry relevance in mind, helping students build practical knowledge and skills for employment, further study and ongoing professional development.
Professional Pathways
Depending on the course, students may have opportunities to study towards qualifications recognised by professional bodies or access pathways to industry certifications.
Selected accounting qualifications have recognition from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) and CPA Australia, supporting pathways towards professional accounting careers.
SIT nursing programmes are recognised by the Nursing Council of New Zealand, supporting students studying towards professional nursing practice.
SIT's Social Work study has professional recognition through the Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB).
Relevant SIT engineering qualifications have recognition associated with the Dublin Accord and Sydney Accord, international agreements supporting recognition of engineering education.
Selected Information Technology courses provide pathways to industry certifications from organisations including Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA and Fortinet, helping students build recognised industry skills.
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