New Zealand Certificate in Skills for Living for Supported Learners (Level 1) with an optional strand in Skills for Working

This qualification is an entry level qualification intended for people who require specialised support with their learning. They are people with learning disabilities, including those with an intellectual disability.

Graduates will be able to self-manage participation in social, cultural, family/whanau and community contexts, with supervision and/or be encouraged to seek further skills and knowledge to improve their educational and employment pathway.

There is an optional strand for those candidates who wish to gain specific skills and knowledge required for the workplace.

This qualification recognises the aspirations and cultural identities of the disabled communities, and that of Māori and Pasifika.

This qualification allows the Aotearoa New Zealand community, employers and educational institutions to recognise the graduate's potential to enhance their participation in the community, as a contributing citizen.

Kia ora and welcome to the SPEC website.  

The SPEC programmes are NZQA approved for two New Zealand qualifications (Level 1) that have a focus on developing

competencies.

Self management, working with others, critical and creative thinking are crucial skills needed for work and/or

further learning.  

The ‘future focused’ personalised learning programme has proven successful results across the country for students who

require an different approach to learning.  

This programme helps students develop their literacy and numeracy skills, develop personal growth which results in positive learning engagement and success.

Students are encouraged to take more control over their own learning by being involved in all aspects, from choosing what to do, planning an activity, setting a learning

goal and reflecting on what they have achieved and how they have developed their competencies.