Nelson Malborough Ins of Technology Foundation

Foundation Studies at Nelson Malborough Institute of Technology

NMIT’s Foundation Studies programmes enable learners to improve and perfect their study, presentation and communication skills.

As a student enrolled in this programme area, you will be guided from an introductory level of skills required for tertiary study to a level that will enable you to study independently in an area of your interest. These certificates are designed for people who may have struggled with learning while at school, or left school early some years back, or for people who want to start the journey of retraining for a different occupation.

Full time or flexible part time study options are available, depending on your learning needs, and to prepare you for application to further study in your field of interest. You may wish to take individual courses alongside the programme you are currently enrolled in, to help you gain the study skills you need to successfully complete the programme. We’ll work with you to determine the best course of study for your requirements, and help you develop your own individual learning plan to guide your study. All courses in each of the four certificate levels are available as Short Awards.

Our staff are passionate about people and are talented and highly qualified professionals in their own fields. Our educational philosophy is based upon supporting students’ development and enhancing their ability to make sound decisions based on their learning while studying at NMIT.

Programmes and courses currently offered:

Certificate in Tertiary Study (Level 1)

This level 1 programme is structured to provide a flexible progression of learning that will equip you with the skills to study independently at a tertiary level.

• Want to try something new?
• Not sure what you want to study?
• Want to build up your skills for higher level study?
• Didn’t get enough qualifications at school to do what you want to?
• Need a gateway to employment?

Certificate in Tertiary Study (Level 2)

This level 2 programme is structured to provide a flexible progression of learning that will equip you with the skills to study independently at a tertiary level.

• Want to try something new?
• Not sure what you want to study?
• Want to build up your skills for higher level study?
• Didn’t get enough qualifications at school to do what you want to?
• Need a gateway to employment?

Certificate in Tertiary Study (Level 4) (English Language)

Ideal for students who wish to improve their English and study skills, especially if they are enrolled on a diploma or degree programme.

• English Language
• Academic reading and writing
• Managing tertiary learning
• Using statistics for research and investigation
• Spreadsheeting for managing information
• Biology, behaviour and social development

Certificate in Tertiary Study (Level 4) (Pathways)

Ideal for students who wish to improve their study skills, especially if they are enrolled on a diploma or degree programme.

• Accepted at universities for entrance to degree study
• Academic reading and writing
• Managing tertiary learning
• Using statistics for research and investigation
• Spreadsheeting for managing information
• Biology, behaviour and social development

Certificate in Vocational Skills

A vocational programme for those who wish to secure paid employment.

• Choose your own learning goals
• Improve literacy, numeracy and communication

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