Course highlights
Improve your??literacy and numeracy skills.?Our classes are for anyone wanting to improve the skills they need in their everyday life.
We can tailor our classes to suit your needs. We have experienced, friendly literacy and numeracy tutors.
Key facts
Start Date(s)
17 February 2025 – 28 June 2025
21 July 2025 – 28 November 2025
Duration
16 weeks (not including 2 weeks holiday. Classes are two days per week, 10 hours per week)
Study location(s)
Study method
Part-time
Domestic fees
Free to NZ Citizens & Permanent Residents*
*Free for New Zealand citizens, residents entitled to reside in New Zealand indefinitely, and refugees and protected persons (under the Immigration Act 2009), of all ages, that are eligible for tertiary study. All free study is subject to availability and funding confirmation. Proof of residency status required. Entry criteria, and some costs, may also apply.
Course code
851.124
Entry requirements
This programme is only available to people with no formal qualifications or with less than 12 credits in literacy (English) and/or numeracy (Mathematics).
Course structure
The purpose of the course is to develop Literacy and Numeracy skills to enable you to interact positively within your everyday life and work environment.
You will complete a minimum of 80 hours of face-to-face teaching and develop skills in:
- Reading and writing related to everyday life
- Speaking and listening related to everyday life
- Basic digital literacy
- Numeracy related to everyday life.
