NZ Certificate in Study and Employment Skills

You’ll be able to:

• Find, evaluate, and use information from a range of sources—on your own and in a team

• Plan and present a well-researched argument using the right tools and media

• Recognise your strengths and areas to grow and set goals you can act on

• Map a study and/or employment pathway that suits your interests

• Use digital, financial and problem-solving skills in study or workplace scenarios

Take part in:

• Applied projects

• Practice research and writing

• Practice your communication (including introductions, conflict resolution and negotiation)

• Apply basic financial literacy to real-life situations.

You’ll get feedback you can use straight away.

Use your skills:

Keep studying
Continue into Level 5+ programmes that build on your interests and goals or continue to a degree such as He Korowai Ākonga - Bachelor of Education (Primary Teaching).

At work
Step into entry-level roles or strengthen your readiness for work in your chosen field.

Community involvement
Contribute to whānau, iwi or community projects using your research, communication and digital skills.

You can enrol if you: 

• Are 16 years or older 

• Are a NZ citizen or resident (includes Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau) or Australian citizen/permanent resident 

• Currently reside in New Zealand 

Your kaiako will have input into class selection based on your:

• Commitment to completing the programme requirements

• Interest and/or involvement in higher level study and/or enhancing employment prospects

This programme is:  

• Full-time  

• 60 credits  

• 20 weeks long

• Classroom-based, with online sessions