Course Overview
Our supportive classes feature a range of exciting group work with practical sessions and a variety of field trips. Students will prepare for the future, learning about personal care, health and safety and so much more.
Students gain an insight into who they are, how they relate to others and how cultural values help to shape our lives. They learn how friendships develop and focus on everyday interactions.
Students will gain valuable experience in the community. They will be supported to identify their strengths and interests whilst further developing their soft skills.
Upon successfully completing the requirements students will receive the award of:
- New Zealand Certificate in Skills for Living for Supported Learners (Level 1)
| Locations | Tauranga |
|---|---|
| Next intake | Feb 2025 View more details |
| Study options |
1 year full-time, including holidays (if applicable) Monday - Thursday, 9am - 2.30pm |
| Total credits | 60 |
| Indicative Fees | No tuition fees for domestic students View full fees information |
| Eligibility | View entry criteria |
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Career opportunities
Assists students to develop skills that may help prepare them for supervised employment, voluntary work, or further study.
Topics you'll cover
The course covers three components. Each component is taught over a semester, and these are all interwoven throughout the year.
Tikanga
- Building self-confidence
- Personal safety
- Health and well-being
- Social confidence
Whānau Whānui
- Social awareness
- Day-to-day problem solving
- Cultural awareness
- Community/shared values
Whai ake te Ao Hurihuri
- Practical use of computers
- The development of a personal portfolio
- Numeracy and literacy for everyday use
- Online Safety
- Using applications
Course Fees
| Indicative Fees * | No tuition fees for domestic students |
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*Please note, fees for our 2025 intakes are yet to be confirmed. Once they are, we will update our website to reflect the new 2025 fee amount.
Your final fee may vary if:
- you have a choice of topics/papers to study
- the qualification excludes GST
- there are extra course materials to purchase
- student levies apply
We’ll let you know if any of these apply to you.
* Important fee information, and hints and tips
Help with fees
Are you Eligible for Free Fees?
There are several ways to take advantage of free study at Toi Ohomai. Find out how on our Fees Free FAQ page.
Student Loans and Allowances
This course does NOT meet the requirements for student loan or allowance applications through StudyLink.
Find out more at studylink.govt.nz
Scholarships
Scholarships are one way you might be able to get some financial help. Any scholarships specifically related to this course are shown below, otherwise check out the full list of scholarships promoted by Toi Ohomai.
Course Entry Information
Entry criteria
There are no academic pre-requisites for this course.
Students are required to be able to independently manage their own personal care such as toileting and feeding.
All applicants will be interviewed.
English language requirements
Level 3 certificate IELTS General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5 or completed New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 with an endorsement of either General, Workplace or Academic, or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined by NZQA.
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Course Locations and Intake Information
| Location | Campus | Start Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tauranga | Windermere Campus | 17 Feb 2025 |
Study options
- 1 year full-time, including holidays (if applicable)
- Monday - Thursday, 9am - 2.30pm
