New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 1)
Self Development
A course by
Lifeskills
A 20-week programme for young people to develop confidence, literacy, numeracy, employability, and personal skills needed for further study or entry-level employment.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 20 weeks
This course requires 10 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Develop confidence, literacy, and numeracy
Gain foundational skills in reading, writing, and mathematics as applicable for further study and employment.
Apply personal wellbeing and budgeting strategies
Understand and apply personal health, wellbeing philosophies, and basic personal budgeting.
Demonstrate communication and teamwork skills
Work effectively in teams and communicate clearly in different contexts including the workplace.
What You're Signing Up For
This NZQA Level 1 certificate provides young people (16–19 years) who have not yet achieved a tertiary qualification with core capabilities in confidence, basic knowledge and skills, literacy, and numeracy, preparing them for further study at Level 2 or 3 and for entry-level roles. The course integrates personal wellbeing, workplace skills, communication, budgeting, leadership, Māori values, and teamwork. It is fully-funded and delivered at Mangere and Henderson campuses.
Course Content
- Hauora: Māori philosophy of health and wellbeing, personal wellbeing plan, employability and study skills, interview and CV writing, strategies for healthy living, budgeting, teamwork.
- Manaakitanga: Workplace respect, care, consideration, creating a positive work environment.
- Te Ao Matauranga and Matauranga Māori: Critical thinking, time management, internet use, community agencies, cyber-bullying awareness, whakapapa.
- Rangatiratanga: Leadership development, workplace communication, personal career goals, Te Tiriti O Waitangi, powhiri protocols.
What you need to know first
Students must be at least 15 years old with MOE exemption before the programme, or 16–19 years of age.
Not enrolled in secondary school.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Personal Development
Entry-level Employment
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level roles in structured workplaces with embedded training and support.
Effective participation in whānau and/or the wider community.