The NZ Certificate in Foundation Skills Level 1 provides a supported pathway into further study and employment. It aims to provide young people with the skills and confidence needed to go on into further study at NMIT at Level 3+ or into entry level employment. The programme offers:

• Pathways into further education and employment
• Hands-on practical, fun and engaging activities
• Supportive tutors to help students achieve learning plans
• In-class learning and real life experience
• Project based work
• Connection to further study opportunities at NMIT
• One on one class support
• A strong and inclusive youth focus

On completion of the Level 1 programme, students may choose to go on and complete the Level 2 NZ Certificate in Foundation Skills.

Take this programme to change your future for the better!

Lily says, "I recommend it to anyone who is thinking of leaving school or someone who is a bit stuck with not finding a job. Because I was in that position and did not know what to do and the course really helped me a lot and helped me get a job."

You’ll get to do cool stuff. You will build your confidence to be able to go on and get ahead in life and future work.

You’ll be taught by awesome tutors who want to make sure you succeed and have a good time while you do it.

These courses can pathway into many other NMIT programmes such as Carpentry, Automotive, Adventure Tourism, Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Fitness and heaps more.

This programme finishes in the middle of the year so you can go onto study another programme or the level 2 of this programme that gives you a chance to build on the skills you have learnt already and complete work independently. 

All your work is project based. You might present your work as a rap or art, in discussion or as written words - whatever works best for you.

Learners on this programme have very high levels of success. This could be you! 

This programme is not the equivalent to NCEA Level 1.