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Republication of Foundation Skills New Zealand Qualification

Republished qualification

Ref

Version

Qualification Title

Credits

2862

2

New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 2)

60

Republication information

Qualification Developer

NZQA National Qualifications Services

Reason for the republication

To extend the last date of assessment of Version 1 of the qualification.

Review date

October 2025

Outcome date

October 2025

Next review date

December 2026

 

Summary of the republication and consultation process

In response to requests from Tertiary Education Providers, the last date of assessment (LDA) of superseded version 1 of this qualification has been extended to support continuity of delivery and enable learners to complete their programmes.

Version 2 of this qualification is scheduled for review in 2026. This extension provides time for providers to engage with the 2026 qualification review and address implementation challenges related to Version 2.

All providers were consulted via the NZQA website and email.

 

Main changes resulting from the republication process

The last date of assessment for superseded Version 1 of New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 2) [Ref: 2862] has been extended from 31 December 2025 to 31 December 2026.

The review date of the qualification has been extended from 30 June 2026 to 31 December 2026.

Repaired link to the New Zealand Certificates in Foundation and Bridging Supporting Document.

Additional information, including Qualification Developer contact details.

It is anticipated that no existing learners will be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. However, anyone who feels that they have been disadvantaged may appeal to the qualification developer: Appeals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

NZQA National Qualifications Services:

PO Box 160

Wellington 6140

 

Telephone 04 463 3353

Email nqs@nzqa.govt.nz

Website www.nzqa.govt.nz