Course details

New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 1)
NZQF Level 1

About the course

This 20 week course has a focus on core employability skills and includes:

  • Time management skills
  • Financial goal setting
  • Workplace health and safety
  • Team Skills
  • CV writing
  • Career search
  • Literacy and Numeracy skills


Successful completion leads to the achievement of the New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 1)

Entry requirements

Aged 16 - 19 years or 15 years with a Ministry of Education School Exemption.

About the provider

Achievement NZ is a Private Training Establishment registered and accredited with NZQA.

At Achievement NZ our aim is to help learners achieve qualifications that result in sustainable employment and lead to higher education opportunities.

We offer Level 1 to Level 3 programmes that help learners gain momentum in their pursuit for educational success. Our programmes focus on hospitality, service industries, sport and fitness and future study and career preparation as well as leading to NCEA Level 1-3. 

Our strengths-based engagement practices maximise learner achievement. Our qualifications are NZQA approved and valued by employers and higher education providers.

We welcome enrolments for all our programmes at anytime. You are welcome to call into one of our Learning Centres, make an enquiry through our website or call us on 0800 905 509.