The Foundational Life Skills – Real World Ready (Level 3) program encompasses several NZQA unit standards designed to equip learners with essential competencies. Below is a list of the unit standards included in the program:

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1. Plan a Career Pathway
    

   • Unit Standard: 4251

   • Level: 3

   • Credits: 3

   • Description: Guides learners in mapping out a career path that aligns education, skills, and employment opportunities.
     
      

2. Produce a Personal Targeted CV (Curriculum Vitae)
    

   • Unit Standard: 4252

   • Level: 2

   • Credits: 2

   • Description: Focuses on creating a tailored CV that effectively highlights an individual's qualifications and suitability for specific job roles.
     
      

3. Demonstrate Knowledge of Job Search Skills
    

   • Unit Standard: 4253

   • Level: 2

   • Credits: 3

   • Description: Covers essential job search techniques, including identifying employment opportunities and understanding application processes.
     
      

4. Describe, from an Employee Perspective, Ways of Dealing with Employment Relationship Problems
    

   • Unit Standard: 1980

   • Level: 3

   • Credits: 2

   • Description: Provides insights into addressing workplace issues and resolving conflicts from an employee's standpoint.
     
      

5. Evaluate Options to Increase Personal Income
    

   • Unit Standard: 28098

   • Level: 3

   • Credits: 3

   • Description: Encourages learners to assess various strategies for boosting personal earnings, including additional employment and investments.
     
      

6. Evaluate Credit Options and Select Debt Management Strategies for Personal Finances
    

   • Unit Standard: 28099

   • Level: 3

   • Credits: 3

   • Description: Focuses on understanding credit facilities and developing effective debt management plans to maintain financial health.
     
      

7. Apply Ethical Behaviour When Using Digital Tools
    

   • Unit Standard: 29795

   • Level: 3

   • Credits: 5

   • Description: Emphasizes the importance of ethical practices in digital environments, including data privacy and responsible online conduct.
     
      

Collectively, these unit standards amount to a total of 22 credits. Upon successful completion, learners will have demonstrated competencies across career planning, job acquisition skills, workplace communication, financial literacy, and digital ethics.