LBTFoundation Focused Courses

Designed to deliver learning to further education and employment. The 26 week courses key components are life skills and employment skills, with some work skills. Targeting adults(18+) on a main benefit who need a supportive environment to prepare for the workplace. Includes Literacy and Numeracy training.

Foundation focused programmes can be found in Marton and North Taranaki. A partnership with the Tetiary Education Commision.

Intro to Employment, Marton:

• A Free course, with primary focus on Life and employment skills
• Studying towards the National Certificate in Employment Skills L1
• Literacy & Numeracy support
• Outcomes split between further training and fulltime employment
• 26 weeks
• Flexible start time
• Classroom based, with some outdoor activities
• A safe supportive environment

Farm Skills Taranaki:

• A Free course, with primary focus on Life and employment skills
• Studying towards the National Certificate in Agriculture Introductory Skills L2
• Literacy & Numeracy support
• Outcomes split between further training and fulltime employment
• 26 weeks
• Flexible start time
• One day in the Classroom
• A safe supportive environment
• A project based course
• Work placement on farm to develop relevant skills and experience
• ATV, Motor bike, Fencing, Animal handling