Course Overview

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​Grow self-management strategies to organise personal life, maintain well-being, and continue learning.

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Develop skills for interacting positively with people from your own culture and other cultures, work ingroups and in the community.

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Achieve personal and career goals and learn about communicating using basic literacy and numeracy skills.

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This program specifically supports ākonga in New Zealand. It provides a framework for developing “lifelong learning”.  

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Why Enrol?

This qualification allows the Aotearoa New Zealand community and educational institutions to recognise the graduate’s potential to enhance their participation in the community, as a contributing citizen.

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FEES FREE!!

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It can lead to further training or study - Level 2 programmes are available in Palmerston North.

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This programme is tailored to individual needs and learner choices.​

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Who its for

 

• Open entry for domestic students
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• There are no academic requirements that need to be met to enter this programmes
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• Open to all neurodiverse and Tangata Whaikaha (disabled people) and their whānau,
   

• Those exploring new opportunities, connection and direction
   

• Those looking to transition from school and re-engage into their communities.
   

• Tangata Whaikaha on a Supported Living benefit or ACC.
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• Our friendly tutors will support you with in-class and online learning in a way that suits your needs.
   

When: 9am – 3pm​ -Tuesday to Friday

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​​​Term 1 – 3rd February 2026 - 3rd April 

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Term 2 – 21st April - 3rd July 2026

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Duration: Part time - 4 months  (20 teaching weeks)

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Where: Allsorts Centre​​​, 515 Main Street, Palmerston North

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Complete the form below to register your interest or contact us for more information
Phone: 0800 464 487

Email: bookings@its.ac.nz