Consultation on the review of Foundation and Bridging qualifications

Open until 12 September 2025

NZQA National Qualifications Services (NQS) is seeking feedback to inform the scheduled review of the following qualifications due to be completed by 30 June 2026.

New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 1) [Ref: 2861] (external link)

New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 2) [Ref: 2862] (external link)

New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3) [Ref: 2863] (external link)

New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4) [Ref: 2860] (external link)

New Zealand Certificates in Foundation and Bridging are designed to assist people engaging or re-engaging with learning to prepare them for more advanced education and skilled employment.

Have your say

We welcome your input to help shape the future of these qualifications.

Please email your suggestions to nqs@nzqa.govt.nz by 12 September 2025, and include the following in your response:

  • Qualification reference
  • Suggested improvement
  • Rationale for the change