NZ Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 3) Engineering Pathway
Duration
16 weeks + 2 weeks study break
Delivery
In class
Campus
Auckland CBD | Offshore [Online]
Credits
60
Fees Domestic
TBC
Fees International
$9,975 NZD
Engineering is one of Aotearoa’s most in-demand industries, offering stable career pathways in areas like infrastructure, machinery, and manufacturing. This hands-on engineering pathway programme is your first step into the world of engineering and trades, and will open your doors to further engineering study. You’ll learn practical workshop skills, build basic math skills for engineering, and learn how to read and create technical drawings. Plus, you’ll develop the problem-solving, communication, and teamwork abilities that every future engineer needs to succeed.
Learners will study the following four courses for one academic semester (16 weeks).
This course provides learners the opportunity to develop and expand their knowledge and understanding of their own and other cultures and values, and how these might impact on communication between them and others in Aotearoa New Zealand, while working on a design project.
This course aims to equip learners with the tools to develop a personal goal-setting plan, and evaluate their unique qualities, skills and strengths that define their rangatiratanga.
This course aim is to equip the learners with the skills and knowledge of basic programming concepts and techniques. Learners will evaluate the qualities and strengths that define their rangatiratanga.
This course aims to develop learners’ fundamental skills and knowledge of mathematical techniques and functions to identify and solve problems relevant to engineering. Learners will also gain basic drawing skills used in the field of engineering.
There are no compulsory academic entry requirements, however enrolling learners are recommended to hold:
- NCEA Level 1 qualifications or equivalent.
- The minimum of step 3 Literacy and step 3 Numeracy on the Adult Learning Progressions or equivalent.
Language Requirements
- Applicants must have sufficient competence in the English language to undertake the Programme which is taught and assessed in English. International learners must meet the English Proficiency Outcomes for International learners as set out in Appendix 1 of the NZQF Programme Approval and Accreditation Rules.
- Graduates of this programme will be competent in:
- Apply problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills to design projects and engineering tasks.
- Understand their own and others’ cultural values and perspectives, using this awareness to work effectively in Aotearoa New Zealand.
- Develop a personal plan for learning and career progression, reflecting on their strengths, skills, and rangatiratanga.
- Demonstrate practical workshop skills, including reading, interpreting, and creating technical drawings.
- Apply fundamental engineering mathematics and basic programming concepts to identify and solve technical problems.
Begin your pathway to becoming an Engineer
Graduates of this programme will be well-prepared to progress into more advanced technical training, such as NZSE’s Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Level 6). With a solid foundation in workshop practices and applied mathematics, you’ll enter higher study with the confidence and capability to succeed. This course equips you with the essential tools and technical mindset needed to thrive in your next qualification and higher study.
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Schedule and Fees
- 2/03/2026
- 3/07/2026
- Join our alumni network
- Create a job-ready portfolio
- Learn from industry experts
- Live classes
- NZQA Certified
- Project-based and practical
Tuition Fees
NZD $9,975
Material and Administration Fees
NZD $1,500
Payment options
- Pay in 2 instalments
- Join our alumni network
- Create a job-ready portfolio
- Learn from industry experts
- Live classes
- NZQA Certified
- Project-based and practical
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