HA FOUNDATIONS
PROGRAMME
INTAKE OPEN FOR 2026
Build real-life skills. Find your path. Step into study or work.
HA Foundations is a needs‑based programme with a flexible duration of 3–6 months (not a fixed six months). It blends life skills, employability, and digital capability with a tailored taster‑to‑training model. Learners either transition to employment or progress into an appropriate tertiary/vocational pathway. Ideal for rangatahi who need confidence, structure, and exposure before specialising.
HOW IT WORKS?
Credits
Learners complete our Real World Ready component worth 22 NZQA credits while in Foundations.
Core delivery (Foundations)
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Digital literacy and communication
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Health and wellbeing
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Financial literacy
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Civic and career skills
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Outputs may include: CV, interview practice records, basic budget, starter portfolio items, attendance summary, and progress notes.
Pathway stage (after Foundations)
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Specialise in Coding and Web, Design/Content/Videography, or Hardware and Support
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Exploration mode available if undecided (structured tasters)
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Individual learning plans set the pace and length within the 3–6 month window
WRAP-AROUND SUPPORT & TRANSPORT
Small classes, real projects, wrap‑around support. Transport available for South Taranaki and Waitara (limited; first‑come, case‑by‑case approval).
Join a team Taranaki rangatahi (young people) studying digital tech and creative media at Learner Me, where you'll use your skills on real-world projects that make an impact.
You'll develop practical, transferable skills across areas like design, coding, and content creation, all while gaining experience in a supportive, hands-on learning environment. Along the way, you'll grow your confidence, build your creative voice, and explore pathways into further training or work in the tech and creative industries.
WHERE IT LEADS?
Employment support and
employer introductions
Further study with applications
and next steps handled together
Tertiary pathway guidance and enrolment
Evidence pack: CV, artefacts/portfolio samples, attendance and engagement reports, goal‑aligned progress notes
QUALIFICATION
REQUIRED?
NONE REQUIRED!
We’ll bring you up to speed and adapt the programme to suit your strengths and interests.
COST
IT'S FREE!
This programme is fully funded through He Poutama Rangatahi, a Ministry of Social Development initiative.
DURATION
Flexible 3–6 months based on your
goals and experience.
KEY DATE
2026 Intake is open!