Te Ara (Foundation programme)
NZ Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 3) Engineering Pathway
Duration
18 weeks including holidays
Start Date
Campus
Auckland CBD
Credits
60
Delivery
In class
Programme overview
This programme is for students who aim to pursue development of their
personal skills, capabilities, knowledge, and attributes to give the learner the confidence and strategies that will improve their ability to succeed at higher level studies and entry-level employment in engineering.
Learners will also have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and
understanding of varying cultures and values, and how these might impact on communication between them and others in Aotearoa New Zealand, whilst working on a design project.
Start Date by Campus
Start Date
End Date
- 24/02/2025
- 27/06/2025
What you study
- During the course, you will develop and expand their knowledge and understanding of their own and other cultures and values,
- You will gain the the tools to develop a personal goal-setting plan, and evaluate your unique qualities, skills and strengths that define your rangatiratanga.
- You will be equipped with the skills and knowledge of basic programming concepts and techniques.
- You will gain 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.
Career opportunities
- The programme is designed to develop learners’ core communication, problem solving and decision-making skills within the context of their selected educational and/or employment pathways, and develop their ability to work in groups and consult with people from other cultures. This will provide a great pathway to higher study or employment.
Further study options
- This programme may lead to higher level study in a qualification such as:
- New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 4)
- New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) [upon completion of Certificate in Foundation Skills Level 4]
- Further study or training related to the context of their chosen pathway.
Entry requirements
- NCEA Level 1 qualifications or equivalent.
- The minimum of step 3 Literacy and step 3 Numeracy on the Adult Learning Progressions or equivalent.
- Onshore international learners require a valid visa and insurance to study on the programme.
- Offshore international learners do not require a visa or insurance.
- The minimum of step 3 Literacy and step 3 Numeracy on the Adult Learning Progressions or equivalent.
- Onshore international learners require a valid visa and insurance to study on the programme.
- Offshore international learners do not require a visa or insurance.
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