Policy on the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Assessments

1. Purpose

This policy ensures that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools by learners and staff at NZSVET upholds academic integrity and supports fair, authentic assessment practices, in accordance with NZQA's standards. It applies to all learners, tutors, and academic support staff across all programmes offered at NZSVET.

2. Scope

This policy applies to all learners, tutors, and academic support staff involved in assessment, teaching, and learning activities across all programmes offered at NZSVET.

3. Definition of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI refers to digital tools that can generate text, images, or decisions that resemble human output, including tools like ChatGPT, Grammarly, Google Bard, Quillbot, DALL·E, and others.

4. Guiding Principles

Integrity

Assessments must reflect a learner’s own understanding and work.

Transparency

Learners must clearly state when and how they have used AI tools.

Authenticity

Tutors must ensure assessment conditions promote original work.

Support

Tutors will guide students in the ethical and appropriate use of AI.

Privacy

AI use must comply with the NZ Privacy Act 2020; no personal data should be entered into AI platforms.

5. Learner Responsibilities

Students must:

  • Submit work that is their own, even if supported by AI.
  • Acknowledge AI-generated content if used, similar to citing other sources.
  • Avoid using AI to complete full assessments or bypass learning activities.
  • Ask for clarification if unsure about appropriate AI use.

✳️ Example Acknowledgement: "The following paragraph was assisted by ChatGPT (2025): ..."

6. Academic Integrity and Misconduct

Use of AI without acknowledgement or in a way that misrepresents a learner’s own understanding will be considered a breach of academic integrity and may result in:

  • Re-assessment
  • Academic counselling
  • Disciplinary action in line with NZSVET’s academic misconduct procedures

7. Supporting Authentic Assessment

NZSVET promotes the following strategies to reduce dependence on AI misuse:

  • In-class written assessments
  • Step-by-step or scaffolded submissions
  • Verbal presentations or reflections
  • Drafting and feedback loops

8. Policy Review

This policy will be reviewed annually or in response to significant changes in technology or NZQA guidance.