You must be at least 16 years old and have some numeracy, reading and writing skills and be able to participate in a classroom environment. Students are required to have a level of independence to meet personal care needs. Applicants’ suitability and likelihood of success will be determined for the Certificate in Vocational Skills on the basis of an interview

This programme is open entry.

• demonstrating self-management of day to day living situations.
• maintaining personal safety health and well-being.
• participating and interacting in everyday situations.
• participating in planning a future pathway to achieve personal goals.
• apply problem-solving strategies to resolve day to day issues.
• applying literacy and numeracy skills required for day to day living.

• This qualification is an entry level qualification intended for people who require specialised support with th eir learning.
• They are people with learning disabilities, including those with an intellectual disability.
• Graduates will be able to self-manage participation in social, cultural, family/whanau and community contexts, with supervision and/or be encouraged to seek further skills and knowledge to improve their educational and employment pathway.
• This qualification recognises the aspirations and cultural identities of the disabled communities, and that of Māori and Pasifika.
• This qualification allows the Aotearoa New Zealand community, employers and educational institutions to re cognise the graduate’s potential to enhance their participation in the community, as a contributing citizen.

Gardening assistant, supermarket, cleaning, farmhand, animal care, nursery assistant, car grooming, office work, kitchen hand.

This qualification may lead to New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 1) or other qualifications on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework at levels one and two.