NZ Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 2) Tech Pathway
Info Systems
A course by
NZSE
An 18-week foundation certificate program to build employability skills and foundational knowledge in the technology sector. Learners develop digital skills including website development, social media content creation, and self-management, preparing for technology-focused careers and further Level 3 study.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Manukau, Auckland
It will take a total of 18 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Holistic Wellbeing Understanding
Learners will understand Rangatira hauora and strategies to enhance physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual wellbeing.
Self-assessment and Planning
Learners will be able to conduct personal SWOT analyses, set SMART goals, and prepare for future education and employment pathways.
Website Development Skills
Learners will collaborate to design, develop, and test websites with appropriate software and tools, meeting project briefs.
What You're Signing Up For
This programme is designed for learners seeking to develop foundational employability skills and knowledge in the technology sector. It covers social media content creation promoting positive awareness and personal wellbeing, self-management, and safe use of digital technology. Practical, hands-on learning includes developing and testing websites with online tools, gaining real experience. The program fosters understanding of hauora (holistic wellbeing) and encourages planning for future education and employment pathways in technology. It provides a pathway to further Level 3 study and entry-level technology careers under general supervision.
Course Content
- Define Rangatira hauora (holistic wellbeing) with connections to physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual wellbeing and apply enhancement strategies.
- Use SWOT analysis to identify internal and external factors influencing rangatiratanga and apply SMART goal setting for education and employment preparation.
- Collaborate in diverse teams to plan, design, develop, and test websites using software development knowledge and online tools.
- Develop social media content to promote positive awareness, personal wellbeing, self-management, and safe digital technology use.
What you need to know first
Open to students aged 16-24 under Youth Guarantee
Sufficient English language competence for English-taught and assessed program
Not available to international students
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Technology
Information Technology
Digital Media
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level roles in technology or related sectors under general supervision