NZ CERTIFICATE IN FOUNDATION SKILLS
60 CREDITS | FULL TIME | 20 WEEKS
Introduction to Digital & Creative Tech
(Level 2)
How can rangatahi grow confidence, practical skills, and purpose while preparing for study or work?
Our Level 2 programme helps young people grow their skills and confidence by focusing on their wellbeing and through hands-on creative and digital projects. Students work towards recognised qualifications while gaining experience that supports their next steps in learning or training.
Programme Overview
Learners complete guided, practical activities that introduce them to core digital and creative technology skills. Through structured tasks and supported practice, students build confidence using digital tools while learning how to follow instructions, manage their time, and complete work to a standard.
Across Life Administration & Self Care, Content Design, Coding Applications & Robotics, and Digital Wellbeing, learners develop essential digital skills alongside work-ready habits such as responsibility, routine, disciple, tenacity and self-management. With strong guidance and pastoral support, students gain the confidence and foundations needed to enter the work force or progress into further study, including Level 3 programmes.
What will you Learn?
Life Administration &
Self Care
Strengthen self-management, wellbeing strategies, and personal planning. Learners develop CVs, pathway portfolios, and short, medium, and long-term goals.
Coding Applications &
Robotics
Learn practical coding skills through game development, website creation, and robotics using platforms such as Roblox Studio, Webflow, and VEX.
Content Design
Plan, create, and evaluate digital media projects, including advanced video editing, storytelling techniques, and workflow management.
Digital Wellbeing
Examine the social and cultural impacts of online spaces and gaming. Develop a personal digital wellbeing plan supporting balance and hauora.
Programme Information
Delivery & Time Commitment
- Days: Mondays – Friday
- Time: 10am – 3pm
- Duration: 20 weeks
- 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)
- Rangatahi without NCEA Level 2
- Rangatahi who want an alternative to mainstream education and smaller class sizes
- Rangatahi who want to get work-ready
- Rangatahi seeking a supported return to learning
- Learners wanting to build confidence, routine, discipline and wellbeing
How will you learn?
Learning is tutor-led, highly supported, with:
- In-class, guided learning
- Creative, hands-on activities
- Supported group activities and workshops
- Fitness, cultural activities, and wellbeing sessions
