Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 4)
Education studies
A course by
NZSE
An 18-week Level 4 certificate program designed to develop foundational skills for higher education and employment pathways, including academic study preparation, communication, problem solving, and personal development.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Auckland CBD, Auckland
It will take a total of 18 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Develop quantitative and analytical skills
Gain basic knowledge and skills in statistics and data handling applicable to academic and employment contexts.
Enhance self-awareness and personal strengths
Understand and articulate personal qualities and strengths related to one's study and career pathways.
Produce evaluative reports
Develop the ability to research and present evaluative reports on job recruitment media to support career planning.
What You're Signing Up For
This Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 4) program is designed for learners aiming to progress to higher education such as NZSE's Bachelor of Business and Information Management or university study at Massey University or AUT. The program develops core skills including statistics, data handling, evaluative report writing related to job recruitment, personal branding research, and group work and intercultural consultation abilities to support academic and career success.
Course Content
- Basic knowledge and skills in statistics and data handling.
- Insights into personal qualities and rangatiratanga in relation to study pathways.
- Ability to present evaluative reports on job recruitment media benefiting career development.
- Improvement of personal branding through research and self-evaluation, supporting future study and employment.
- Development of core communication, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work in groups and consult with people from other cultures.
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 1 qualifications or equivalent
Minimum step 3 Literacy and step 3 Numeracy on the Adult Learning Progressions or equivalent
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Higher Education Preparation
Future employment opportunities might be
Further academic study
Employment with foundational skills in communication and problem solving