Certificate in Foundation Skills (Working with People)

Know Your Strengths 

Discover what makes you unique and build the confidence to back yourself. You'll work on your wellbeing, motivation, and mindset, so you're ready for work, study, and life.

Communication & Working with Others

Great people skills open doors. Learn how to communicate clearly and with confidence, work as part of a team, solve problems, and build positive relationships. You'll learn how to communicate clearly — at work, at home, and in your community.

Work Ready Toolkit

Build the everyday skills and workplace habits employers want — time management skills, using digital tools, working safely, and solving problems on the spot. You'll also learn to use things like AI and social media the right way at work, and build up your reading, writing, maths and digital skills along the way.

Where To From Here?

Build a clear plan for what's next. You'll explore different career paths, set real goals, build your CV, and practise for interviews — so you're ready for your next job or course.

Real-World Learning

You will work on real projects, take part in workshops, role plays and group challenges, hear from guest speakers, and where possible visit workplaces and take part in cultural experiences.

A Supportive Place to Grow

Everyone learns differently, and everyone starts from a different place. You'll be in small classes with a welcoming feel, where tutors get to know you and what you're working towards. You'll get help when you need it, honest feedback, and encouragement to keep pushing yourself.

Who's this course for?

Young people aged 16–24 who want to build confidence, meet new people, and get ready for work or further study.

What will I actually be doing?

Hands-on activities, group projects, role plays, and real-world tasks. Not sitting through lectures.

What do I get at the end?

The New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 2). You can use it to move into a Level 3 course or straight into work.

Are there exams?

No exams. You're assessed on what you do: projects, activities, and tasks.

What do I need?

Access to a computer or laptop for some of the tasks.

Students will have access to the digital tools and resources required throughout the programme.

You should have access to a computer or laptop for completing online activities, research, digital learning tasks and assessments. Digital literacy skills are developed throughout the programme, including the responsible use of workplace technologies, AI and social media.

Domestic students

Course Costs: $0

Student Services Levy: TBC

This course is part of the government-led Youth Guarantee programme. If you're aged 16–24 and meet the entry requirements, you may qualify to study for free. Spaces are limited — talk to our team for more information.

To enrol, you'll need to be:

• A NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident

• 16 years of age or older before the course starts

• Willing to take part and work alongside others