PRE-LEVEL 1 | FULL TIME | 20 WEEKS
Foundations+ Work-Ready
Accelerator
How can rangatahi begin building the foundations for work, training, or further study?
Our Foundations+ programme is the first step in a supported employment, training and education pathway. It is designed for rangatahi who face barriers to employment or learning and need time, structure, and support to build readiness for what comes next.
With strong pastoral care, mentoring, and individual support, rangatahi begin to identify strengths, set goals, and develop an initial pathway plan. Foundations+ prepares learners to transition into Level 1 study, training, or further work-readiness support as part of a wider employment and learning journey.
A Work-Ready Pathway
Our Work-Ready Pathway is designed for rangatahi aged 15–24 who are not currently engaged in work, training, or education and need extra time and support to prepare for their next step. The pathway focuses on work-readiness, confidence-building, and wellbeing within a small, high-support learning environment.
Learners are supported to gain essential employability skills, including building a CV, preparing for interviews, obtaining essential documents (such as IRD numbers, IDs and driver’s licences), developing workplace communication skills, and establishing reliable routines. If you are interested in this option please click on the “Request Course Outline” and choose “Pre-Level 1” from the dropdown menu.
Life Administration &
Self Care
Develop everyday life skills that support returning to learning and preparing for future work or training. Learners focus on routine, time management, wellbeing strategies and self-care, helping them build confidence, stability, and readiness to participate.
Essential Documents &
Everyday Systems
Get supported to understand and begin setting up essential documents and systems needed for work, training, and services. This may include RealMe, IRD numbers, bank accounts, certified ID and learning how to follow steps, complete forms, and ask for help when needed.
Literacy, Numeracy &
Communication Foundations
Build confidence with reading, writing, numbers, and communication through practical, everyday activities. Learners practise skills needed for daily life, learning environments and future workplace settings, at a pace that supports re-engagement.
Work Readiness Foundations &
Pathway Exploration
Begin developing the behaviours and skills needed for work or further study, such as showing up, following instructions, and completing tasks. Learners explore volunteering/work experience options, develop CVs, interviews, driver licencing and start identifying possible next steps.
Programme Information
Delivery & Time Commitment
- Days: Mondays – Friday
- Time: 10am – 3pm
- Duration: 20 weeks +26 weeks pastoral care
- Dates: 23 Feb– 26 Jun, 27 Aug – 11 Dec
- Cost: 100% free
- Learning Mix: Directed class time and self-directed learning
Who is the Programme for?
- Rangatahi aged 16–24 (15 with MoE exemption)
- Young people not currently in education, training, or employment
- Rangatahi who need extra support to re-engage with learning or work pathways
- Learners wanting to build confidence, routine, and work-readiness foundations
- Those preparing to progress into study, training or work pathways
How will you learn?
Learning is tutor-led, highly supported, with:
- In-class, guided learning
- Creative, hands-on activities
- Supported group activities, workshops and field trips
- Fitness, cultural activities, and wellbeing sessions
- Volunteer and possible work experience
