New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment (Level 4) Open Pathway
Self Development
A course by
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Develop the academic and employment skills needed for entry into a wide range of diploma and degree programmes.
NZ$4,830
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop core academic and employment skills
Gain essential skills in communication, numeracy, digital literacy, and problem-solving required for tertiary study and the workplace.
Prepare for academic success in higher-level programmes
Build readiness for study in a range of diploma and degree programmes across multiple fields.
About This Course
This six-month programme is designed to build your skills for long-term academic and career success by ensuring the essential layers of learning are in place. Covering a variety of subjects, it prepares you for further study in fields such as Architectural Technology, Management, Media, Social Work, and more. Options are available for both full-time (19 weeks) and part-time (up to 2 years) study, with core and elective modules in areas such as digital skills, communication, numeracy, te ao Māori, and technical skills.
Course Content
- Adventure Leadership
- Kaitiakitanga and Environmental Education
- Creative Digital Skills
- Developing Rangatiratanga
- Mastering Calculations
- Cell Biology and Chemistry
- Human Body and Microbial Science
- Literacy Skills for Study and Employment
- Technical Skills
- Contemporary Issues in Aotearoa
- Te Ao Hauora Māori
- Nutrition and Lifestyle
Entry Requirements
40 credits NCEA Level 2, including 10 Level 1 Literacy credits and 10 Level 1 Mathematics credits (Algebra required for Engineering/Construction/ICT pathways; Numeracy for other pathways)
Build towards these roles
Entry-level roles in various sectorsAdministrative AssistantRetail AssistantCustomer Service Representative
Build skills in these industries
EducationPersonal Growth
