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Academic level: Level 2
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Programme credits: 60 Credits
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Delivery method: Online study
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Programme cost:$0 - See the fees tab to learn more
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Student loan - <p>Not available</p>
Our New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 2) (version 2) will help you progress to higher levels of study. When you complete this qualification you will have 60 NCEA Level 2 credits.
Qualification update
Closed to enrolments from new learners
We are no longer taking enrolments from new learners for NZ2862 New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 2) (version 2). A new version of this programme is under development and will be available later in 2023. Please check back on our website in 2023, or see the other foundation programmes we currently have open for enrolment.
Re-enrolling learners
If you have already started studying NZ2862 New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 2) (version 2) you can continue to re-enrol in your next course. Please note you must successfully complete all courses in this programme by 31 December 2023 to be awarded this qualification. If you need assistance with a study plan, please contact us.
This qualification is made up of four courses.
You have up to 20 weeks to complete each course in this programme, so you can work at a pace that suits you and fits in with your other commitments.
Fees free
You can currently study this qualification fees free. This means you will not pay any course fees, or our annual administration fee.
Learn more in the Fees free tab.
Course materials
You will study this course using paper-based materials. These will be sent to you by courier.
Learning support
During your study, you will be supported by a tutor. They will make contact with you after you enrol, and maintain regular contact with you.
You will also have support from:
- a learning supporter to help answer any questions you may have
- our Library and Learning Centre, who can help to locate any additional resources you might need.
Cross crediting and NCEA
You can not cross credit any Level 2 credits from Level 1. The Level 2 programme has different assessment standards. However, Level 2 credits gained in NZ Certificate in Foundation Skills Level 1 can be used towards NCEA Level 2
Depending on what credits you already have on your Record of Achievement, if you complete both of our Foundation Skills Level 1 and 2 programmes, you may have enough credits to apply to NZQA for NCEA Level 1 or 2.
