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Foundations Skills (Level 2)

Level 2

18 weeks

Love sport? Our foundation course is the best starting point to get an introduction into the sport, recreations and fitness industries.

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In this action-packed foundation course, you’ll get to meet others who love sport just like you. We’ll help build your confidence in preparing you with study skills, work-readiness, and self-management in a fun and supportive environment.

You won’t be stuck in a classroom all day! You’ll be busy working with your hands, learning outdoors, in our on-site campus gyms and one on one with your tutors.

You’ll get to go on field trips, learn about diverse cultures and have a sense of self by working on a community project, giving you a chance to give back to the community around us.

Our Level 2 foundation course will help you gain entry to any of our Level 3 courses.

If you are aged 16-24, and meet the course entry requirements, you have a chance to attend this course for FREE!*

* Spaces are limited for our Youth Guarantee funded courses. Contact our team for more information.

During this course you will:

Explore what you can study next
Start preparations to become work ready
Learn how to write your own CV
Develop self-management skills
Build your confidence
Take part in a community project
Learn about different cultures
Get to tailor to your learning styles

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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

This course is part of the government led Youth Guarantee Programme. If you are aged 16-24 and meet the course entry requirements, you may qualify to study this course for free. Spaces are limited, contact our team for more information.

Under the Youth Guarantee you may also be eligible for financial support to cover the following:

Travel allowance
Course related field trips

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TUITION FEES

DOMESTIC STUDENTS

Campus Tuition Fees: $0
Student Services Levy: N/A

New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 2)

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Course Start Dates

NZMA Sylvia Park

56-60 Carbine Road Auckland

15 Feb 202719 Jul 2027

NZMA Wellington

Wellington Railway Building West Wing Level 1 Wellington

22 Feb 202719 Jul 2027

NZMA Christchurch

85 Peterborough Street Christchurch

15 Feb 202719 Jul 2027

NZMA Hamilton

92 Tristram Street Hamilton

15 Feb 202719 Jul 2027

Career Opportunities

Further study at Level 3
Junior Sports Assistant

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Frequently Asked Questions

The New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 2) is designed for young people who are interested in sport and want to build the skills needed for further study or work. Over 18 weeks, you’ll develop study skills, work-readiness, self-management and confidence in a supportive environment. Completing the certificate can also provide a pathway into NZIS Level 3 study.

No. You can apply without NCEA credits. To enrol, you need to be at least 16 years old before the course starts and hold New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency. Students aged 15 who hold a Ministry-approved early exemption from school may also be eligible, as long as that exemption is in place before the course begins. Talk to the NZIS team if you want to check your eligibility.

You can progress to any of the Level 3 courses at the New Zealand Institute of Sport. The New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 2) prepares you for that next stage, so you finish with a clear study pathway already open to you. You’ll explore what you can study next with your tutors during the course, which helps you choose a direction that matches your interests before you commit to it.

Yes. The course introduces you to work-readiness skills, including preparing your own CV, while building foundational knowledge for the sport and recreation sector. NZIS also lists junior sports assistant as a potential career pathway for graduates. You can continue your studies through the Sport, Recreation & Exercise (Level 3) course to build your industry knowledge further.

Yes. You spend much of the course away from the desk, working with your hands, learning outdoors and training in the on-site campus gyms. Your tutors also teach you one-on-one and tailor their approach to the way you learn best. Field trips and a community project give you practical ways to apply what you cover, which suits students who learn by doing.

No. You don’t need previous sporting experience to apply. Entry requirements focus on factors such as age and residency status. The course focuses on study skills, work-readiness, self-management and confidence, all of which apply whichever direction you take afterwards. Your interest in sport matters more than your ability, since the certificate prepares you for Level 3 study in the sport and recreation industry.

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Foundations Skills (Level 2)

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