Foundation Skills Level 1

This programme provides students with the opportunity to explore their culture and own areas of interest to gain awareness of their own self. It aims to provide a good foundation for youth to progress in education, life or preparing for getting into work and their employment skill development. Literacy and Numeracy standards are embedded into the programme to provide the opportunity for learners to obtain the necessary unit standards for NCEA.

• Identify and develop self-management and resilience strategies to organise personal life, maintain well-being and continue learning.
• Interact appropriately with people from their own and other cultures, individually and in group environments, including work and community.
• Apply basic skills in literacy and numeracy and digital technology, as well as a range of other literacies, in structured and familiar contexts.
• Identify leadership qualities of a rangatira and reflect on how these relate to their own strengths, personal goals and future pathways.
• It is likely most learners will complete the requirements for NCEA Level 1 by completing this programme.