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Foundation Skills in Esports (Level 2)

In this FREE foundation course, you’ll grow your confidence, leadership and problem-solving skills while studying something you really enjoy - gaming! Get a taste of how this huge industry works and how you could be a part of it. 

Imagine learning through gaming! Build your confidence and skills while studying something you really love.

You'll learn about the size and scope of the competitive gaming industry, volunteer at a real esports tournament, work on a group project, create your own practice tournament and play on some of the hottest gaming gear out there. You'll have loads of fun and get to study with people just like you.

We’ll get you out of the classroom to see some pathway options at our sister school, Yoobee College of Creative Innovation, and you’ll get to meet our Level 3 esports class to see how they do things

After completing this course, you can keep learning more about the epic world of gaming in our Level 3 Introduction to Esports course.

Plus, if you are aged 16-24, and meet the course entry requirements, you can attend this course for FREE!

During this course you will:

  • Work at a real esports tournament

  • Learn in our top-of-the-line gaming studio

  • Get skills and a qualification studying something you enjoy

  • Build your confidence

  • Tailored to your learning style

  • FREE for 16-24 year olds

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  • Aged at least 16 years old before the start of the course.*

  • You must be a New Zealand citizen or have New Zealand permanent residency 

*15 year olds who hold Ministry-approved early exemption from their school may also be eligible. This exemption must be in place before the course starts.

YOUTH GUARANTEE

You can attend this course for free if you are aged 16-24 and meet the course entry requirements. This course is part of the government led Youth Guarantee Programme.  Under the Youth Guarantee you may also be eligible for financial support to cover the following. Talk to us for more information.  

  • Gym access 

  • New Zealand Institute of Sport T-shirt 

  • Travel allowance 

  • Course related field trips 

COURSE COSTS 

  • Course costs for New Zealand domestic students are available here

  • Course costs for International students are available here

FEES FREE

If you’re planning to start tertiary study or training for the first time you may be eligible for fees-free. Ask one of our course advisors to help or visit the Fees Free website. 

STUDENT LOANS

If you meet certain conditions, you may be eligible for a student loan and allowances. Find out if you meet the conditions by calling StudyLink on Freephone 0800 88 99 00 or visit www.studylink.govt.nz

New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 2)

 

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