Certificate in Skills for Living for Supported Learners

Entry criteria

Academic Requirements

This programme is Open Entry.

Additional Requirements

In addition you need to:

Attend an interview.

• Provide evidence of a learning disability (intellectual disability), This may be from a psychological assessment or referral from a medical practitioner, needs assessment service or educational provider.
• Must be aged 18 years or over at the programme start date.

English Requirements

All applicants are required to demonstrate a level of communication in English or New Zealand Sign Language that allows them to participate in the programme.

Selection Requirements

Applications for the New Zealand Certificate in Skills for Living must be on the Ara Application form and those who meet the requirements will be invited to attend a selection interview.

• A basic literacy and numeracy assessment activity will be part of the interview process. Applicants are encouraged to bring an advocate who will be given an opportunity to speak on their behalf.
• During this interview Applicants should be able to demonstrate:
• an interest in learning
• mature, appropriate behaviour and respect for others and the environment
• an ability to learn in a group environment
• an interest in acquiring new work and improved social skills
• Where successful Applicants outnumber the available places in the programme, some Applicants will be waitlisted.
• The next ranked Applicant will be offered a place if notified Applicants decline their acceptance. Late Applicants will be interviewed if there are vacancies for placement in the programme.
• Successful late Applicants will be offered a place in the programme if vacancies exist and after any waitlisted Applicants from the previous interviews are placed