Foundation Pathways

Foundation Pathways

Not sure where to go or what to do next? You belong here.
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Foundation pathways students chatting outside the student centre.

NMIT delivers programmes designed to empower you to discover what you’re great at in life. 

You will be welcomed into a diverse community, as we know that no two people walk the same path to reach their future goals and ambitions.

Our awesome tutors are here to celebrate who you are and support you to succeed. They want to see you reach your goals and have fun while doing it. 

No matter who you are or where you’re at now, we can help you find your path and discover your potential. 

Hear from our programme team lead

"The foundation pathways at NMIT allows us to bring students here to build their confidence and achieve real success"

— Dan Hawke, Programme Team Lead for Foundation Pathways

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Youth Guarantee

Youth Guarantee funding provides fees-free tertiary study at Levels 1–3 to enable eligible young people with no or low prior achievement to progress to higher-level education or employment. Wrap-around support services help young ākonga (learners) develop their paths to future opportunities. 

For more information, please contact: youth@nmit.ac.nz

Eligible Programmes

Location

NZ Certificate in Foundation Skills, Level 1(external link) Nelson, Marlborough
NZ Certificate in Foundation Skills, Level 2(external link) Nelson, Marlborough
NZ Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways, Level 3(external link) Nelson

Upcoming intakes

Diploma in Nautical Science 04 August 2025
Diploma in Marine Engineering Class 3 and Class 4 04 August 2025
New Zealand Certificate in Apiculture (Level 3) 30 August 2025
New Zealand Certificate in Maritime (Crewing) (Level 3) (Superyacht Crewing) 01 September 2025
New Zealand Certificate in Apiculture (Queen Bee Rearing) (Level 4) 16 September 2025
New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Level 2) - Apiculture 20 September 2025
New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4) 01 October 2025
New Zealand Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering (Level 4) (Road Transport), (Plant and Equipment) 01 October 2025
New Zealand Certificate in Light Automotive Engineering (Level 4) 01 October 2025
New Zealand Certificate in Engineering Fabrication (Trade) with strands in Heavy Fabrication and Light Fabrication 01 October 2025
New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) with strands in Fitting and Machining and General Engineering 01 October 2025
New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Electrical Engineering (Level 4) 01 October 2025
New Zealand Diploma in Aeronautical Maintenance Certification (Level 6) 06 October 2025
Aeroplanes 1 Training Scheme 06 October 2025
Turbine Engines Training Scheme 06 October 2025
Avionics 1 Training Scheme 06 October 2025
Human Factors Training Scheme 06 October 2025
Air Law Training Scheme 06 October 2025
Aircraft Materials Training Scheme 06 October 2025
Aircraft Engineering Knowledge Training Scheme 06 October 2025
Electrical Fundamentals Training Scheme 06 October 2025
Mathematics and Physics Training Scheme 06 October 2025
Rotorcraft Training Scheme 06 October 2025
Compass Compensation Training Scheme 06 October 2025
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Management 13 October 2025
Master of Applied Management 13 October 2025
New Zealand Certificate in Cellar Operations (Level 3) 19 January 2026
Bachelor of Viticulture and Winemaking 19 January 2026
Adventure Tourism and Guiding (Level 5) 02 February 2026
Bachelor of Nursing 02 February 2026
Adventure Tourism and Guiding (Level 4) 09 February 2026
Maritime Operations - Mate Fishing Vessel Limited 12 February 2026
Maritime Operations - Mate Fishing Vessel Unlimited 12 February 2026
New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 1) 16 February 2026
Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Reo Rua) (Kaupae 1) 16 February 2026
Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Reo Rua) (Kaupae 2) 16 February 2026
New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 2) 16 February 2026
New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3) 16 February 2026
Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Reo Rua) (Te Kaupae 3) 16 February 2026
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (General) (Level 3) 16 February 2026
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Applied) (Level 3) 16 February 2026
Sustainable Aquaculture (Level 3) 16 February 2026
Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Reo Rua) (Te Kaupae 4) 16 February 2026
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4) 16 February 2026
Sustainable Aquaculture (Level 4) 16 February 2026
Te Pōkairua Reo (Rumaki) (Te Kaupae 5) 16 February 2026
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 5) 16 February 2026
New Zealand Diploma in Career Development (Level 6) 16 February 2026
Graduate Certificate in Career Development 16 February 2026
Bachelor of Social Work 16 February 2026
Paetahi Tumu Kōrero Bachelor of Counselling 16 February 2026
New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3) 16 February 2026
New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills - Carpentry 16 February 2026
Aeronautical Engineering (Level 3) 16 February 2026
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3) 16 February 2026
Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Kaupae 5) 16 February 2026
Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Kaupae 6) 16 February 2026
New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4) 23 February 2026
New Zealand Certificate in Music (Level 4) 23 February 2026
New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4) 23 February 2026
New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology (Level 5) 23 February 2026
New Zealand Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support (Level 5) 23 February 2026
New Zealand Diploma in Web Development and Design (Level 5) 23 February 2026
Diploma in Beauty Therapy (Level 5) 23 February 2026
New Zealand Diploma in Sport Recreation and Exercise (Multi-sector) (Level 5) 23 February 2026
New Zealand Diploma in Animation (Level 5) 23 February 2026
New Zealand Diploma in Music (Level 5) 23 February 2026
New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) (Civil Engineering) 23 February 2026
New Zealand Diploma in Arts and Design (Level 6) 23 February 2026
New Zealand Diploma in Sport Recreation and Exercise (Multi-sector) (Level 6) 23 February 2026
New Zealand Diploma in Animation (Level 6) 23 February 2026
Graduate Diploma in Information Technology 23 February 2026
Bachelor of Arts and Media 23 February 2026
Bachelor of Information Technology 23 February 2026
Bachelor of Aquaculture and Marine Conservation 23 February 2026
Bachelor of Computer Generated Imagery 23 February 2026
Bachelor of Commerce 23 February 2026
Graduate Diploma in Marketing 23 February 2026
Graduate Diploma in Accounting 23 February 2026
Graduate Diploma in Management 23 February 2026
Graduate Certificate in Management 23 February 2026
Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Aquaculture 23 February 2026
Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Management 23 February 2026
Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Supervision 23 February 2026
New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 3) 23 February 2026
New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Professional Stylist) (Level 4) 23 February 2026
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4) 23 February 2026
New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Accounting) 23 February 2026
New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Leadership and Management) 23 February 2026
New Zealand Diploma in Arts and Design (Level 5) 23 February 2026
Bachelor of Accounting 23 February 2026
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