The primary aim is to prepare students who plan to study New Zealand qualifications at NZQA level 4 and above but
do not have any background knowledge, experience or proficiency for academic tertiary study in the New Zealand
context. The aim is to provide students with the skills, capabilities, knowledge and attributes needed to progress
and succeed in their field of study and/or employment pathway in New Zealand particularly in the construction,
information science or business study fields.
In this programme, students will learn to:

• Manage own learning and work effectively as an individual and as a team member to achieve relevant goals.
• Identify and apply knowledge from a variety of specialised sources to context-relevant tasks and problems.
• Solve problems relevant to their chosen fields and communicate solutions effectively, using appropriate methods
and media.
• Evaluate opportunities and develop a plan(s) in a field of study and employment pathway relevant to their chosen
field(s) that considers the unique qualities, skills and strengths that define their rangatiratanga/self-management.

The programme is a stepping stone into the world of higher education, particularly for young international students who do not have the right qualifications to go straight onto a tertiary programme of study. The aim of this programme is to equip students with the attributes, knowledge and skills needed to prepare them for higher level, including degree-level studies, leading toward a chosen field of study or career pathway. The programme is also ideal for students who are unsure whether they want to go to university. They can get an understanding of their field of interest before progressing to a full degree programme. As well as subject knowledge, they will get used to the higher education context and gain the skills needed for higher-level study. If they successfully complete the foundation programme, they can be accepted into the first year of a diploma or degree programme.