NZSL Tutor System
The NZSL Tutor System is an assessment system where members undergo a process in which their qualifications, training and experience are assessed by trained evaluators. This also includes an assessment in New Zealand Sign Language Proficiency Interview. If members meet all or some of the criteria; they will be categorised in one of the two categories: Registered Tutor or Provisionally Registered NZSL Tutor. One who is yet to be qualified goes under another category: Non-Certified Tutor.
Why accredite? Why assess / evaluate members?
This is to determine the level of qualifications as well as to recognise a teacher or tutor's qualifications. NZSLTA encourages Community Education Centres or other educational institutes to look onto qualifications of NZSL teachers and tutors before hiring. Students have the right to study under qualified tutors or teachers.
Released on 9th May 2008 - see the photos of the launch here!
