About Us

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QED Associates Ltd is a Category 1 private training provider (PTE) registered and accredited with NZQA since 1996.  To keep up to date with QED News, visit our newsletter page to see previous newsletters, subscribe to future publications or connect with us with LinkedIn.

We offer a range of specialised consultancy services and workshops for PTEs, and large corporate and small commercial organisations.

Check out our service pages for details on how we can help you and your organisation achieve its goals and meet compliance requirements.

We have a proven track record, of achieving positive consultancy outcomes for organisations and delivering quality training. We are a full and active member of ITENZ (Independent Tertiary Education New Zealand) and regularly participate in or present at ITENZ conferences.

QED provides specialist professional services to assist our clients to

●       develop systems

●       develop curriculum

●       improve organisational performance

●       implement change.

What clients say about our training:

Very useful and relevant
I have a new awareness about learning needs and practical tools which enable me to identify and meet some of those needs.
I can now talk comfortably to small and large groups of people, especially our target audiences. 

Practical suggestions for what to do now
Absolutely all of the workshop content was relevant to our PTE
Definitely implement all in the next six months.

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2024 Code of Practice Self-Review Summary

At QED Associates, we have maintained our strong focus on aligning our operational goals with both the Code of Practice and the Tertiary Education Strategy (TES). Throughout 2024, we have continued to prioritise delivering exceptional pastoral care while advancing the broader goals of New Zealand’s tertiary education sector. Our ongoing self-review process ensures that we remain in step with these foundational documents.

Over the past year, we have followed through on our commitments from the 2023 review, with a clear emphasis on achieving the goals we set out. Specifically, our strategic objectives remain fully aligned with the principles outlined in both the Code and TES, reinforcing QED's leadership in promoting student well-being, engagement, and inclusivity.

We’ve continued to work on the goals identified in the 2023 review:

- Strengthening student well-being support services to create a more holistic approach in line with the first outcome of the Code has been an ongoing priority, and we have successfully enhanced our service offerings in this area.

- Enhancing student engagement has remained a key focus, with new initiatives implemented to facilitate more active participation in decision-making processes, aligning with the second outcome of the Code.

- Developing a comprehensive online safety framework and maintaining a safe in-person environment have both progressed well, and we continue to meet the third outcome of the Code with confidence.

- Our efforts to cultivate a secure and supportive learning community have deepened, ensuring a consistent approach to the fourth outcome of the Code.

- We’ve strengthened our engagement with Te Tiriti ō Waitangi, fostering an increased understanding of Māori culture and tikanga, in line with TES values.

- Our work to reduce barriers to access and promote equitable opportunities for all learners has continued to expand, ensuring that we meet the TES’s goals for inclusivity and accessibility.

Our commitment to the regular monitoring and review of our progress remains unwavering. Annual operational plan reviews have provided valuable insights into the effectiveness of our initiatives, allowing us to make adjustments where necessary and continue refining our approach.

As we look to the future, QED Associates remains fully committed to aligning with the Code of Practice and the Tertiary Education Strategy. We are confident that our ongoing efforts will continue to strengthen our pastoral care and support systems, fostering a thriving learning environment for all our students.