About these qualifications
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.
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Qualifications and standards for this subject
Qualifications
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)
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2020-2021 : Foundation and Bridging qualifications review
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Change report for the review of Foundation and Bridging New Zealand Qualifications (external link)
Upcoming reviews
The next review of the Foundation and Bridging New Zealand qualifications is due by 31 December 2026.
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