New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills
Course details
| NZQF Level | 2 |
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About the course
Foundation Skills is here to help you uncover what you're truly great at in life.
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
There are no minimum academic requirements
Note: if you have previously achieved a level 2 qualification, you may not be eligible to participate in this programme. Please contact NMIT to discuss, or consider the Study and Career Preparation programme(external link), designed to support learners of any age get back into study.
Other requirements
- Applicants must be at least 16 years of age (special entry may be granted for 15-year-olds holding a Ministry of Education early leaving exemption)
- Applicants are required to attend an informal interview
Information for applicants
The informal interview is designed to learn more about the applicant’s background, experience, motivation, and ability to participate in, and successfully complete the programme.
Applicants may be eligible for the Youth Guarantee, which is open to 16-19-year-olds (or 15-year-olds who hold an early leaving exemption from school).
About the provider
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) is a Government Institute with campuses in Nelson and Marlborough.
NMIT is a New Zealand Qualifications Authority Category 1 (the highest) Institute. Our programmes are designed alongside industry to create work-ready graduates that meet local and international job market needs.
You'll find NMIT tutors care a lot about student success, and classes are small enough that they know you by name.