Program Overview

Certificate in Skills for Living for Supported Learners

Overview

Gain skills to assist you to be a productive citizen of Aotearoa. As well as learning how to self-manage your participation in social, cultural, family/whanau and community situations, this course will support you to seek further skills and knowledge to improve your educational and employment pathway.

What will I study

• Managing Everyday Living (SKLS101, 15 credits)
• Developing Communication Skills (SKLS102, 15 credits)
• Hauora (Health and Wellbeing) (SKLS103, 15 credits)
• Responsible Citizenship (SKLS104, 15 credits)

Pathway

This qualification can lead to the New Zealand Certificate in Skills for Learning and Working (Level 1), the New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 1) or other qualifications at levels one and two.

Details

• Type: Certificate
• Code: NZ2853
• Credits: 60
• Level: 1
• Additional Equipment/Fees: Stationery, field trips, travel costs associated with work placement in optional strand
• May be eligible for Studylink?: Yes
• May be eligible for Fees Free?: Yes
• Reference: NZ2853-STRU

Academic Requirements

This programme is Open Entry.

Additional Requirements

• Attend an interview.
• Provide evidence of a learning disability (intellectual disability), which may be from a psychological assessment or referral from a medical practitioner, needs assessment service or educational provider.
• Must be aged 18 years or over at the programme start date.

English Requirements

All applicants are required to demonstrate a level of communication in English or New Zealand Sign Language that allows them to participate in the programme.

Selection Criteria

Applications for the New Zealand Certificate in Skills for Living must be on the Ara Application form and those who meet the requirements will be invited to attend a selection interview.

• A basic literacy and numeracy assessment activity will be part of the interview process. Applicants are encouraged to bring an advocate who will be given an opportunity to speak on their behalf.
• During this interview, applicants should be able to demonstrate:
  • An interest in learning
  • Mature, appropriate behaviour and respect for others and the environment
  • An ability to learn in a group environment
  • An interest in acquiring new work and improved social skills
• Where successful applicants outnumber the available places in the programme, some applicants will be waitlisted.
• The next ranked applicant will be offered a place if notified applicants decline their acceptance. Late applicants will be interviewed if there are vacancies for placement in the programme.
• Successful late applicants will be offered a place in the programme if vacancies exist and after any waitlisted applicants from the previous interviews are placed.

Funding Assistance

If you face unexpected financial hardship during your studies, we have several funds that you can apply for. These are designed to enable you to continue your current course of study. We also have a wide range of scholarships and awards that can provide financial assistance.

Career Opportunities

With this qualification, you may be able to gain entry-level employment.

Study Pathways

This qualification can lead to the New Zealand Certificate in Skills for Learning and Working (Level 1), the New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 1) or other qualifications at levels one and two.

Credit Recognition

If you have prior relevant experience or previous related study credits, you may be eligible for credit recognition towards this qualification.

Documents

• Admission & Enrolment Form (PDF, 427 KB)
• International Application Form (PDF, 358 KB)

Area of Interest

• Language and Education

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