Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 4)
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
The Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 4) is designed for learners ready to take the next step towards higher education or employment, preparing you for success in academic study or the workplace. You’ll build essential skills in statistics, data handling, and critical thinking. Alongside academic preparation, you’ll deepen your understanding of your own qualities and rangatiratanga to confidently navigate your study and career pathways. You’ll also develop practical skills like presenting evaluative reports and enhancing your personal brand —key tools to stand out in both academic and professional settings.
Learners will study the following four courses for one academic semester (16 weeks).
This course provides learners with basic knowledge about, and skills in, statistics and data handling.
This course gives learners the opportunity to gain insights into their qualities and the strength of their rangatiratanga as applicable to their study pathways.
CSEP4003 Employment Medium & Reflection/Aromatawai Portfolio
This course provides learners with the ability to present an evaluative report on job recruitment medium that have the potential to benefit the learner’s career.
This course equips learners with the ability to improve their personal branding through research and self-evaluation, benefiting their future in study and employment.
- NCEA Level 2 qualifications or equivalent or have progressed from New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways Level 3.
- The minimum of step 4 Literacy and step 3 Numeracy on the Adult Learning Progressions or equivalent.
Language Requirements
- Learners must have an IELTS overall band score of 5.5 (no individual band less then 5.0), NZCEL level 3 or equivalent.
- Graduates of this programme will be competent in:
- TBC
Unlock your full potential
This programme equips you with strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in diverse teams. With this academic foundation course, graduates are well-prepared to confidently step into university study at a diploma or degree level, or enter meaningful employment across a range of industries in New Zealand, fully supported by a solid foundation for lifelong learning and career growth.
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Schedule and fees
- 10/08/2026
- 11/12/2026
- 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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Check out more of our tertiary pathway courses here.