New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 2)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 2 |
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About the course
This 17‑week, fees-free programme will grow your skills, build your confidence and help you discover your next step—whether that’s work or further study. There are two pathways to choose from. The Foundation option focuses on developing your academic and employability skills to help you move into study, the workforce, or community-based opportunities. The Trades option is more hands‑on, letting you try out trades such as carpentry, automotive, engineering and electrical so you can get a feel for what you enjoy and what you’d like to study further.
Entry requirements
This programme has open entry.
About the provider
Ara Institute of Canterbury is recognised as one of New Zealand’s leading tertiary institutes. Specialising in applied, vocational and professional training, it offers more than 150 courses from foundation to postgraduate level.
Ara caters to a diverse range of learners; from school leavers and career changers to professionals wanting to upskill and individuals seeking to re-enter the workforce.
All Ara students benefit from the Ara Advantage: relevant courses, taught by inspirational mentors in real-life learning environments. Almost every Ara programme includes work-integrated learning. Work placements, apprenticeships, industry-based projects and internships ensure students are work-ready when they graduate.
Across its six campuses, Ara’s dedicated tutors and non-academic staff support students throughout their study journey. A comprehensive range of student services - such as financial assistance, learning support, health and wellbeing services, accommodation, childcare and student events – contributes to the success of every student.
It also has six additional small community hubs which deliver free digital upskilling and personal development courses.