NZ Certificate in Foundation Skills

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NCEA Level(s)

2023 will be the first year that students will be able to work towards the NZ Certificate in Foundation Skills Level One. Students will have the opportunity to achieve 60 NCEA Level 1 Credits over two years.

Content/Skills:

Identify self management strategies
Interact appropriately with all people
Apply basic numeracy and literacy skills
Identify leadership skills.

Outcomes: Note: Each outcome will be delivered as a blended assessment. Students will work through these at their own pace

I will be able to create and reflect on a Hauora (Wellbeing) Profile within the context of own personal wellbeing goals

Assessment Opportunities: US 496, US 29583

I will be able to create a Personal Plan for Learning that identifies valued employment outcomes and relevant community agencies/services

Assessment Opportunities: US 526, US4249

I will develop digital literacy skills to use in my everyday life

Assessment Opportunities: US 5946, US 7121

I will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the safe use of the internet and how to respond to cyberbullying

Assessment Opportunities: US 18758, US 30910

Course 1: Valuing hauora, learning and opportunities in my life

Title	Valuing hauora, learning and opportunities in my life
Purpose	The purpose of this course is for students to develop the knowledge and skills to make good decisions about their own lives so they can thrive, through frameworks of Hauora, Te Ao Mātauranga and/or Fonofale well-being, with relevant employability skills, life contexts and learning, and developing and using digital skills safely in everyday life. This course focuses of the student’s self-identification of themselves as part of an Ako learning journey so that they can develop successful strategies towards achieving this qualification with support of whānau and their community. The key purpose of this course is for students to gain knowledge and skills and self-management/resilience strategies to achieve the following learning outcomes: I will be able to create and reflect on a Hauora (Wellbeing) Profile within the context of own personal wellbeing goals I will be able to create a Personal Plan for Learning that identifies valued employment outcomes and relevant community agencies/services I will develop digital literacy skills to use in my everyday life I will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the safe use of the internet and how to respond to cyberbullying
Alignment to Graduate Profile Outcomes (GPO)	Graduate Profile Outcomes GPO1: Identify and develop self-management and resilience strategies to organise personal life, maintain well-being and continue learning. (Credits 14) GPO2: Interact appropriately with people from their own and other cultures, individually and in group environments, including work and community. (Credits 2) GPO3: Apply basic skills in literacy and numeracy and digital technology, as well as a range of other literacies, in structured and familiar contexts. (Credits 4) GPO4: Identify leadership qualities of a Rangatira and reflect on how these relate to their own strengths, personal goals, and future pathways. (Credits 0)
Level	1		Course	1
Credits	Total Course Credits	20	DAS credits (unit standards)	20

DAS Standards	Unit Standard Number	Title	Credit value
	496	Produce, implement, and reflect on a plan to improve own personal wellbeing	3
	29583	From a Māori world view describe the key elements of hinengaro, tinana, wairua and whānau	3
	4249	Describe obligations as an employee	3
	526	Describe community agencies and services provided	2
	5946	Use computer technology to create and deliver a presentation from given content	3
	7121	Demonstrate skills to search and select information	2
	18758	Find information using the Internet	2
	30910	Develop strategies to respond to cyberbullying.	2
Total DAS Standards			20

Capabilities, competencies, and attributes covered in this course (i.e., “soft” skills)

Skills to be developed:

How the developed skills will be measured/assessed:

Rangatiratanga (self-determination, self-discipline, decision-making and self-empowerment)
Taha wairua (Spiritual wellbeing) Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Taha hinengaro (Mental and emotional wellbeing/thinking skills) Communication, problem solving and decision making
Taha whānau (Family and social wellbeing/relationships) Teamwork and collaboration
Taha tinana (Physical wellbeing) Self-Management
Collaboration (Whakawhānaungatanga)
Respecting and valuing others (Manaakitanga)
Teamwork (Whakawhānaungatanga)
Responsive to changes, resilience (Rangatiratanga and Manaakitanga)
Active listening (Manaakitanga)
Respect (Manaakitanga)
Understanding concepts relevant to a chosen career pathway (Tātaritanga)

Naturally occurring evidence
Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)/ personal development goals
Continuous feedback and feedforward by teachers
Self-reflection and reflection practice

Authenticity

Assignments that take place over time will be produced in an online system such as Google Docs. Learning Advisors will monitor student work by accessing document history. A portion of work will need to be completed during class time under Learning Advisor supervision.

Appeal Procedures

Students have the right to appeal the mark they have been awarded. If a student wishes to appeal a grade, they should initially talk to the subject learning advisor about the marking process immediately after the marked assessment task is shown to them. If still dissatisfied the student should make an appointment and discuss grades with the Principal’s Nominee who will check that the correct procedures have been followed as outlined in the school and subject policies taking into account any special circumstances.