New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills

New Zealand Certificate in
Foundation Skills (Level 2)

Duration: 18 weeks | Level: 2 | Credits: 60

This programme provides people with basic learning and employability skills needed to pursue further education or employment.

Work collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds
Apply self-management and resilience strategies
Develop work-relevant communication, literacy, numeracy and digital skills
Recognise your rangatiratanga strengths and how they can guide your future pathways

Develop the skills, attitude and confidence to pursue further study or employment
Understand your strengths and pursue a career suited to your own unique identity, abilities and passions
Find employment in entry-level roles across a range of people and service fields

Entry criteria

Academic entry Applicants must demonstrate potential to study at Level 4 with adequate literacy and numeracy skills. Applicants must be a minimum of 16 years old to commence the programme. All applicants must meet the requirements of the Children’s Act 2014 and its subsequent amendments, including: Providing verified identification. Providing evidence of previous education and work history in the selection process. Providing at least one written reference. Succeeding in a personal visual interview. Attaining a New Zealand Police vetting report. Arise Academy undertakes a risk assessment in accordance with the Children’s Act 2014 including the above information in order to select the applicants for the program. English language entry All applicants must provide evidence of meeting English language requirements according to Rule 18 of the NZQF Programme Approval and Accreditation Rules 2021.
Fees

For information about programme fees contact us.
Courses

E401 - Your Role as a Home-based Educator E402 - Being Culturally Inclusive E403 - Development and Learning in a Home-based Setting E404 - Learning through Play Total credits: 60
Pathways

Achieving this qualification will help you to: Meet the licensing requirements for home-based educators Be a more informed practice-based carer/educator of mokopuna/children Work in a home-based care and education service Open your own home-based service
Study dates

Flexible monthly start dates

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