Future Skills Academy 2022 Prospectus

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This programme guide is for domestic students only. If you are an international student who would like more information, please contact us by email at auckland@op.ac.nz or phone us on 09 309 0301

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Welcome to Future Skills Academy, a leading Category 1 private education provider in Auckland, registered with the New Zealand Qualifications Authority. Founded by Group CEO Sam Alavi in South Auckland in 2000, Future Skills Academy opened its doors the following year.

The academy is a trusted training provider which offers future focussed programmes in industries facing skill shortages. Our team is driven to improve the quality of people’s lives through education.

We are delighted you are considering joining us on your education journey. Our programmes help people of all ages take the next step to advance their education and land their dream job. Choose from our vast range of employment-focussed study options from certificates to degrees. No matter which programme you choose, we can help you achieve your study and career goals. All our students graduate with nationally recognised qualifications. They enter the workforce well equipped with the skills and knowledge needed for today’s professionals.

Future Skills Academy is the only provider to teach an in-work Diploma in Building Surveying Level 6 in councils around the country. We have received accreditation to offer our first degree programme, the Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying) (Site Management), Level 7. This makes Future Skills Academy one of the few providers in New Zealand to offer a Bachelor of Construction and one of a handful of private training establishments to have a degree accreditation from NZQA.

Future Skills Academy boasts a trio of campuses in Manukau, Royal Oak and Auckland City, home to an international campus in collaboration with Otago Polytechnic. We will soon be adding an additional site on the North Shore.

We grow capable communities and sustainable industries by producing empowered, employable graduates. Our focus is on learner achievement, quality provision, and innovation in education delivery. We design training programmes to boost students’ employability and capability skills. Our students thrive in the academy’s warm and encouraging classrooms, guided by passionate, motivated lecturers.

Living and breathing education, we are passionate about serving the community. The steadfast goal is to create a supportive, modern, fun and safe space for both staff and students. At Future Skills Academy we aim to achieve exceptional learning experiences which launch learners into new careers or further study. The small, personalised classes encourage participation and arm students with skills relevant to real situations. Our work placements connect learners to their chosen industry, often leading to permanent employment.

Our in-work programmes help those already in the workforce develop skills to become more efficient and competent in their roles, while working towards a formal NZQA-recognised qualification.

Dedicated staff work diligently to deliver top quality education and to develop students into high performing graduates.

Your success is our success. We look forward to welcoming you in 2023.

“If you want a career you can really be proud of, you’ve come to the right place. At Future Skills Academy, we specialise in getting our students trained and employed in today’s booming industries.”

Sam Alavi GROUP CEO

Why choose to study with us?

CATEGORY ONE PROVIDER

The NZQA has awarded Future Skills Academy with a Category 1 rating.

OUR CAMPUSES

We have three unique, purpose-built campuses in Manukau, Royal Oak and Auckland CBD.

NZQA ACCREDITED

We are accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.

SUPPORT & EXPERIENCE

The academy provides a practical learning environment, student support and lecturers with valuable industry experience.

FEES FREE PROGRAMMES

Some of our programmes are offered fees free* to New Zealand and Australian citizens and Resident Visa holders.

AIMING HIGH

We deliver industryrelevant programmes leading to great outcomes for students.

*Please contact us to check your eligibility. We also work with StudyLink for student loans and allowances.

OUR MISSION

HONOUR AND RESPECT THE INDIVIDUAL

Everyone is a unique individual and is worthy of respect, fairness, honesty and openness.

OUR VALUES

RECOGNISE INDIVIDUAL POTENTIAL

Everyone is unique and talented and has the potential, capacity and aptitude to succeed and develop skills and attributes for the wellbeing of themselves and the community.

DEVELOP THE WHOLE PERSON

The physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual needs and interests of each person are inseparable and equally important.

CONTRIBUTE TO LIFE-LONG LEARNING

Education is a continuous and creative process which enriches the individual and communities.

EMBRACE AND SERVE COMMUNITY

Our relationships with our stakeholders and community are an integral part of our success.

CELEBRATE ACHIEVEMENT

We are committed to the well-being and celebrate the success of every student and staff member.

FOSTER PERSONAL AND GROUP RESPONSIBILITY

People have a duty to themselves as well as to their communities and are responsible for their choices and actions both individually and collectively.

PRACTISE SUSTAINABILITY

We recognise the need for a sustainable future, where economic, social and environmental dimensions are in balance.

WE DEVELOP EMPOWERED, EMPLOYABLE GRADUATES

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Our campuses

Future Skills Academy has a trio of unique campuses in Manukau, Royal Oak and Auckland’s CBD. The academy has a warm whānau-like environment for students. We provide a supportive, modern, fun and safe learning space where everyone can reach their full potential.

Manukau campus

Nestled in the heart of Manukau city, this modern building is a three minute drive from Manukau Train Station. Our daily van run gives students a lift to campus from the Manukau and Homai train stations.

Future Skills Academy was founded at the Manukau campus in 2000. It has held strong ties with the South Auckland community since inception.

The Manukau site offers Healthcare, Foundation, and Trades programmes with purpose-built workshops for the trades and a state-of-the-art simulation room for health. You will find a vibrant cultural mix with an array of extracurricular student activities to celebrate cultural festivals and occasions throughout the year.

A BIT ABOUT MANUKAU

Gracing the heart of South Auckland, Manukau is a vibrant, multi-ethnic suburb hosting the biggest Polynesian community in the world. Manukau is renound for its Otara Flea Market, a large scale Pacific market brimming with flavour. Thrill seekers can hit the rollercoasters and adrenaline pumping rides at the theme park Rainbow’s End or check out the other neighbouring activities- mini golf, paintball, go karting and rope courses.

If you’re wanting to kick back, head down to the sprawling Auckland Botanic Gardens. Take a picnic and explore the sculptures dotted around the glorious gardens. The children will adore Butterfly Creek, a tropical butterfly house for free-flying butterflies, farm animals and saltwater crocodiles.

Aviation fans can check out classics restored to their former glory at the New Zealand Warbirds Visitor Centre at Ardmore Airport.

15 Earl Richardson Avenue, Manukau, Auckland.

Auckland campus

The Auckland Campus is located in a modern building on the city’s main shopping and business street – Queen Street.

We have excellent facilities, including computer labs, free internet and a student lounge where you can hang out, play games, chat with other students and take your study breaks. Go to Auckland Transport’s journey planner website for details of how to get there.

Study in an environment that celebrates diversity with programmes delivered by leading academic and business experts.

Level 1, 350 Queen Street, Auckland

Coming soon

Future Skills has recently acquired Ashton Warner Academy, offering professional nanny and early childhood courses. In 2023, we will open a new campus on Auckland’s North Shore for the delivery of these programmes. Keep an eye on our website for details.

Royal Oak campus

This modern building sits in a central location with good transport links.

Royal Oak has a close-knit campus with colourful student activities and a strong connection to the migrant community. Friendships are formed easily in this whānau-orientated environment.

Whatever your need, whether it’s navigating Studylink or lodging an application with the Ministry of Social Development, talk to the personable marketing and recruitment team for advice.

Every month, classes prepare a shared lunch of healthy food, boosted by a basket of fruit or a nutritious salad courtesy of the academy.

A BIT ABOUT ROYAL OAK

Royal Oak is a quiet suburb south of Auckland, neighbouring Mount Roskill, Onehunga and Epsom. It features popular shopping hub Royal Oak Mall and Auckland Airport is a 10-minute drive away with Mt Smart Stadium, Eden Park and the Alexandra Park Raceway close by.

Royal Oak is four minutes’ drive away from one of Auckland’s most treasured locations, Cornwall Park. This area comprises sprawling grounds of beautiful flower beds, grand specimen trees, family picnic areas with barbeques, panoramic vistas and walking tracks.

The former Royal Oak hotel on the Royal Oak Roundabout prompted the suburb’s name.

665 Manukau Road, Royal Oak, Auckland.

A BIT ABOUT AUCKLAND CITY

Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand, with a population of around 1.6 million people. It is the country’s biggest centre of business and industry, and offers excellent employment and lifestyle opportunities. The city has plenty to offer with great shopping, and excellent museums, theatres and art galleries. Auckland has been rated the third best city in the world, and the best city in Asia and the Pacific for lifestyle.*

A marine environment, Auckland is home to an assortment of peaceful islands. It features 48 volcanic cones and two rain forested mountain ranges. You can catch the ferry from Downtown Auckland to Devonport for lunch and some shopping. Try trekking to the top of Mount Victoria or North Head to enjoy sweeping 360-degree views.

There are multiple walks across the city. Scale the summits of Mount Eden, Mount Hobson and Mount St John for panoramic views of the city.

*Mercer Quality of Life Survey, 2015.

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Our programmes

Get started on the right path. From quantity surveying to health and wellbeing, we offer a variety of programmes to suit your age, experience and goals.

Healthcare

Health and Wellbeing

LEVEL 2

Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Care and Support) LEVEL 4

Health and Wellbeing (Mental Health and Addiction Support) LEVEL 4

Health and Wellbeing (Online) LEVEL 2

Health and Wellbeing (Healthcare Assistance Strand) (Online) LEVEL 3

Health and Wellbeing (Mental Health and Addiction Support) (Online) LEVEL 4

Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Care and Support) (Online) LEVEL 4

IT MICRO CREDENTIALS

Business Intelligence micro-credentials

Data for Decision Making

LEVEL 6

Analytics for Managers LEVEL 7

AI-Powered Analytics LEVEL 7

Software Development micro-credentials

Introductory Software Development

Early Childhood Education

LEVEL 5

Intermediate Software Development LEVEL 6

Early Childhood Education and Care

Early Childhood Education and Care LEVEL 5

Construction (Quantity Surveying)

LEVEL 6

Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying/ Site Management) LEVEL 7

Building Regulatory Environment (In employment)

LEVEL 4

Building Surveying (In employment) LEVEL 6

Building Surveying (Blended online) LEVEL 6

Reading and Writing

Information Technology BLOCK 1 31 January - 3 March BLOCK 2 6 March - 6 April BLOCK 3 24 April - 26 May BLOCK 4 29 May - 30 June BLOCK 5 17 July - 18 August BLOCK 6 21 August - 22 September BLOCK 7 9 October - 10 November BLOCK 8 13 November - 15 December

For more detailed programme information, intake dates and entry requirements, please visit our website, www.futureskills.co.nz

Healthcare

programmes.

NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 2)

Do you want to nurture the health and wellbeing of members of your community?

CREDITS:

FEES:

DURATION: 22 weeks part-time

WHO CAN APPLY: 18 years and above, NZ Citizens / Resident Visa holders

CAMPUS: Royal Oak, Manukau

With this programme you will gain an entry level qualification to become a support worker in health, nursing, disability and aged care. The programme is a combination of class time and work experience. Study part-time while you work.

This programme will prepare you to work as a support worker in residential or home-based care in:

> Aged care services

> Child and adult disability services

> Intellectual disability services

> Mental health services (with further study)

> Aged care dementia services (with further study).

NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Care and Support) (Level 4)

Gain the skills to work as a senior support worker or caregiver in advanced, person-centred care and support services.

CREDITS: 120 credits

FEES: $6,616

DURATION: 60 weeks part-time

EVENING CLASSES AVAILABLE

WHO CAN APPLY: 18 years and above, NZ Citizens / Resident Visa holders

CAMPUS: Royal Oak , Manukau

This part-time programme will prepare you to work in a specialised dementia unit, hospice, aged residential care, hospital, home or community support setting.

Graduates of this qualification may be employed as senior health care workers, senior care givers or in a role with similar responsibilities in hospices or specialised dementia units, aged residential care, hospitals or home and community support settings.

NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Mental Health and Addiction Support) (Level 4)

Keen to care for people in the mental health and addiction sector?

CREDITS: 120 credits

FEES: $6,620

DURATION: 60 weeks part-time

EVENING CLASSES AVAILABLE

WHO CAN APPLY: 18 years and above, NZ Citizens / Resident Visa holders

CAMPUS: Royal Oak , Manukau

Learn to become a mental health and addiction support worker for people struggling with addiction and mental health. Gain this valuable Level 4 qualification while you work with options for a new career in under 18 months.

There are many places Support Workers gain employment, such as: > District Health Boards

> Community Organisations

> Charitable Trusts

> Private Health Organisations.

IN-EMPLOYMENT

NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Online) (Level 2)

Working in healthcare and keen to boost your earning potential?

CREDITS: 40 credits

FEES: FREE

DURATION: 18 weeks

WHO CAN APPLY: 18 years and above, NZ Citizens / Resident Visa holders, currently working or volunteering in healthcare

CAMPUS: Online

Fit study around work with the flexibility of online learning. You can gain a qualification and increase your wages through pay equity. This free programme is ideal for people already providing person-centred support in health, nursing, disability and aged care. You can continue in your role and advance your health career simultaneously.

Is caring for others close to your heart?

Become a healthcare hero with our hands-on

NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Healthcare Assistance Strand) (Online) (Level 3)

Working in healthcare and want to earn more?

CREDITS: 70 credits

FEES: $3,774

DURATION: 30 weeks

WHO CAN APPLY: 18 years and above, NZ Citizens / Resident Visa holders, currently working or volunteering in healthcare

CAMPUS: Online

Boost your wages and gain your Level 3 qualification while doing what you love. Turbocharge your career by learning online from anywhere in New Zealand. This is the perfect way to keep working and gain new skills with the flexibility of online learning. You will learn from supportive lecturers with years of experience in a programme purpose-built for the healthcare industry.

NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Mental Health and Addiction Support) (Online) (Level 4)

Want to get qualified while working in healthcare?

CREDITS: 120 credits

FEES: $6,620

DURATION: 32 weeks

WHO CAN APPLY: 18 years and above, NZ Citizens / Resident Visa holders, currently working or volunteering in healthcare

CAMPUS: Online

You can upskill from anywhere in New Zealand. This programme is ideal for people working as mental health and addiction support workers for those struggling with addiction and mental health. You can turbocharge your career while enjoying the flexibility of online learning. Our supportive lecturers with years of experience will guide you through this purpose-built programme.

NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Care and Support) (Online) (Level 4)

Want to upskill in your health career while you work?

CREDITS: 120 credits

FEES: $6,616

DURATION: 32 weeks

WHO CAN APPLY: 18 years and above, NZ Citizens / Resident Visa holders, currently working or volunteering in healthcare

CAMPUS: Online

This programme is ideal for those already working in the New Zealand healthcare industry. You can advance your career while enjoying the flexibility of online learning. This programme will prepare you to work in a specialised dementia unit, hospice, aged residential care, hospital, home, or community support setting.

SUCCESS STORY

Turning life around

Vilashni Nair is a self-described survivor. She is learning at Future Skills Academy to help others turn their lives aroundlike she did. “In 2019, I was in respite care after a complete mental breakdown and a suicide attempt that saw me admitted to Auckland Hospital,” Vilashni says. “Today I feel I got another chance at life and the starting point was being accepted to study at Future Skills Academy.”

Vilashni was born in Fiji where she studied medicine. In 1994, she moved to New Zealand before getting involved in property development. She owned and managed a rest home along with a boarding house. Soon after, she became a single parent and started studying mental health through distance learning.

“My own mental health deteriorated and I spent time either in respite care, in hospital or huddled under duvet covers at home,” she says. “My only reason to keep going on in life was my two boys.” But Vilashni persevered to study beauty therapy and open her own spa, which she ran for five years.

Life took a nasty turn again and she found herself forced to sell the business. She focussed on her sons who were preparing for university and after a year’s break changed careers to become an international flight attendant. While she delighted in flying, Vilashni reveals there was still a void inside her to finish the mental health studies.

April 4, 2020 marked “the darkest day in the life of a lot of flight attendants,” she says. The airline announced it was shutting down its New Zealand base due to border closures triggered by the global Covid-19 pandemic. “Suddenly I was without a job or a career. I had the choice of either to sink into depression or to get up and seek a brand new career again.”

Vilashni then turned to the Mental Health and Addiction Support Level 4 programme at our Manukau campus. “Last year was the hardest year but it was through the great staff and peers at Future Skills Academy that I was able to do my course,” she says. “I love the fact that I had so much support all around me at campus. Even the managers are always available and just a phone call or a knock away.”

Future Skills Academy rekindled a love of learning which inspired her to study to become a Peer Support Specialist. Vilashni has also enrolled in a Te Reo Māori course and and a Bachelor of Health Science.

SUCCESS STORY

Graduate on track to become nurse practitioner

Miriama Hei Hei is celebrating a milestone after graduating from one of our health programmes. But her academic journey does not end there. The mother of four has earned the NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Care and Support), Level 4 at Future Skills Academy.

She is now on track to become a nurse practitioner, studying the Bachelor of Nursing Māori degree (Te Tohu Paetahi Tikanga Rangatira aa-Tapuhi) at the Manukau Institute of Technology. While forging ahead with the three-year degree, she will keep nurturing people as a healthcare worker at Papakura Private Hospital. Of Māori descent, Miriama says she yearns to become a nurse to help her Māori whānau, hapū and iwi. “I also want to care for our people here in New Zealand with the health and support they require. He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata he tangata he tangata. (What is the most important thing in the world? It is the people, the people, the people).” She advises others to never give up and to strive towards their goals.

The Manurewa resident says she chose Future Skills Academy because it was close to home and held strong family ties. Her cousin Sonny Kahika used to be a tutor at the academy and her son Te Reihaina Teihi Hei Hei earlier completed a life skills youth programme at our Manukau campus. “I was happy with all the support he was given throughout his course and the tutors were so helpful,” she says.

Miriama launched her career path studying Māori arts and crafts and Māori Performing Arts at the Pounamu Training Systems in Papatoetoe. She became a mum at the age of 19 and worked in a Kohanga Reo Kaiawhina at Te Kohanga Reo O Nga Puawai O Wikitoria in Papakura for two years. Driven by a desire to help people, she became a community support worker with Health Vision, caring for people with different disabilities. “As the years went on, I had four beautiful children by 2007. I had such a supportive husband who was there to support me in many ways.” Miriama went on to work for a variety of healthcare agencies and Papakura Private Hospital.

For more detailed programme information, intake dates and entry requirements, please visit our website, www.futureskills.co.nz

Business Intelligence

IT MICRO-CREDENTIALS

Business Intelligence micro-credentials

Interested in leveraging data to drive business success?

30 credits each

FEES: $1,800 each

DURATION: 10 weeks full-time or 20 weeks part-time

WHO CAN APPLY: 18 years and above, NZ Citizens / Resident Visa holders, International students who have the legal right to study or work in New Zealand

CAMPUS: Online OR Otago Polytechnic Auckland International Campus - Auckland CBD

Learn how to transform raw data to give companies the competitive edge with our project-based programmes.

Our Business Intelligence micro-credentials are perfect for professionals keen to upskill or change careers, graduates seeking better job prospects, or companies wanting to develop their staff to boost productivity.

In just 10 weeks you can master the skills of: Interpreting data to gain valuable insights. Creating data dashboards. Working on real business projects.

We have three micro-credentials available within our Business Intelligence suite.

Talk to us to find out which are best for you.

Data for Decision Making (Level 6)

Learn to perform basic operations on data including acquisition, preparation, interpretation, and visualisation. You will be able to put your technical and interpersonal skills into practice to interpret data and answer questions raised about a real-world problem in data-driven business contexts.

Analytics to support Managerial Decisions (Level 7)

Learn to perform diagnostic data analysis and reveal insights from data. You will be able to apply your knowledge and technical skills in a data-driven environment to craft analytical questions about real-world business problems, perform analysis on the data, and reveal actionable insights to support effective decision making.

AI-Powered Analytics (Level 7)

Learn to build models and data products in a data-driven environment. You will be able to apply your knowledge and technical skills to build advanced models for prediction (e.g. cloud-based prediction tool or an advanced data dashboard), and visualising data to support or improve business processes.

Learn to leverage your data.

Software Development

IT MICRO-CREDENTIALS

Software Development micro-credentials

Want to take your place in the fast-paced world of software development?

CREDITS:

DURATION: 10 weeks full-time or 20 weeks part-time WHO CAN APPLY: 18 years and above, NZ Citizens / Resident Visa holders, International students who have the legal right to study or work in New Zealand

CAMPUS: Online OR Otago Polytechnic

Learn how to build applications and gain real-world experience in our hands-on coding programmes. Our Software Development micro-credentials are ideal for working professionals looking to upskill or change careers, graduates seeking better job prospects and organisations keen to develop their employees to enhance productivity. You can even bring your own work projects to class if your employer agrees.

Our short 10-week micro-credentials quickly help you master the in-demand skills you need toaccelerate your career and enrich your life. We offer three micro-credentials in our Software Development suite. We recommend you complete all three, depending on your prior experience.

Introductory Software Development (Level 5) (30 credits)

This micro-credential introduces fundamentals of the software development including problem solving, basic programming, requirements elicitation and project planning, and building software applications with focus on the front-end portion of the system.

Intermediate Software Development (Level 6) (30 credits)

This micro-credential covers the design and development of both frontend (user interface) and back-end (database) for a software application with dynamic functionality. The software testing for assuring quality is an essential component of this micro-credential. The graduates will be able to build quality assured dynamic software applications.

Advanced Software Development (Level 6) (30 credits)

This micro-credential introduces principles for integrating security to the software applications, applying industry best practices and advanced techniques to build and deploy efficient, secure and reliable applications with complex requirements.

The students will work on real-life projects in all three micro-credentials to gain personal and interpersonal skills in a team environment.

An app to spot online scams

Felicia Fel designed an application to help people spot an online scam, during her Software Development progamme with Future Skills.

Felicia has just completed the first programme in our new suite of Software Development Microcredentials, which allow learners to build apps and gain real-world coding experience.

Felicia came into the qualification with a background in Digital Design. She has worked as a Visual Designer for the past three years. She says she loved the practicality of the programme and the hands-on nature of the lessons.

“The course was very practical, and the lessons are taught in an interactive way. We get to learn by actually making things work instead of just watching lectures.”

As part of her programme, Felicia worked on a web application all about educating people about online scams.

Her app is called Airscammer, and it allows users to browse a fictitious flight booking website and click on things that look suspicious. Felicia hopes to work as a front-end developer in the future and continue expanding on her software development knowledge.

For more detailed programme information, intake dates and entry requirements, please visit our website, www.futureskills.co.nz

Early Childhood Education

Learn to inspire young minds.

NZ Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 3)

Would you like to contribute to the education and care of infants, toddlers, and young children?

CREDITS: 60 credits

FEES: $3,027, however, this programme is fees-free for many learners during the first year of tertiary study.

DURATION: 18 weeks

WHO CAN APPLY: 18 years and above, NZ Citizens / Resident Visa holders

CAMPUS: North Shore and Royal Oak

You’ll learn all about children’s learning and development, the bicultural nature of the New Zealand early childhood curriculum framework, the holistic wellbeing of young children, and much more. On completion of this programme, you’ll be able to work in an entry-level carer role or progress to further study.

NZ Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5)

Would you love to work with young children? Want to help them reach their full potential?

CREDITS: 120 credits

FEES: $5,935, however, this programme is fees-free for many learners during the first year of tertiary study.

DURATION: 37 weeks full-time

WHO CAN APPLY: 18 years and above, NZ Citizens / Resident Visa holders

CAMPUS: North Shore and Royal Oak

Launch a rewarding career educating and caring for babies and preschoolers with this hands-on programme. Learn in-demand skills to work in an early childhood centre or as a professional nanny in New Zealand or overseas. Demand is soaring for professional educators in Aotearoa. Enrol in this programme and make a difference in the lives of tamariki.

PLEASE NOTE: The New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 3) and New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5) are programmes designed and owned by Ashton Warner Academy and marketed by the Future Skills Academy. Students enrolled in these programmes are students of the Ashton Warner Academy and upon successful completion will graduate as students of the Ashton Warner Academy.

Quantity Surveying

NZ Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying) (Level 6)

Interested in a career in quantity surveying?

CREDITS: 240 credits

FEES: $7,182 for Year 1 and $7,210 for Year 2

DURATION: 2 years

WHO CAN APPLY: 18 years and above, NZ Citizens / Resident Visa holders

CAMPUS: Otago Polytechnic Auckland International Campus, Auckland CBD

Gain the technical skills and know-how in this hands-on learning programme at our Auckland International Campus on Queen St. This project-based programme is run in four blocks of study over two years. Each block lasts nine weeks. You need to dedicate about 35 hours per week to the programme.

This programme is aimed at anyone planning to launch a career in building and construction industry. Your job opportunities include working as:

Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying/Site Management) (Level 7)

The Bachelor of Construction provides pathways into professional body memberships for quantity surveying

CREDITS: 360 credits

FEES: $8,088 per year ($24,264 total)

DURATION: 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time

WHO CAN APPLY: 16 years and above, NZ Citizens / Resident Visa holders

CAMPUS: Otago Polytechnic Auckland International Campus, Auckland CBD

Take on exciting construction projects from conception to completion, making sure they are well managed financially. This degree broadens your skills in business and construction law and management. Your job opportunities include working as:

After graduates have gained experience in these roles, they can apply for more senior positions without needing further study.

Graduate James Nodder is making his mark in the building industry. He has landed a dream job as a junior project manager and quantity surveyor, boosting the growth of two start-up construction companies spanning residential and civil sectors. The 29-year-old has already built a substantial office and warehouse facility on Hugo Johnston Drive, Penrose for the Southpark Estate development. James completed our NZ Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying) Level 6, in May 2022. He says the skills he learned have proved extremely valuable in his new career. “I can now hand on heart say that I’m being paid on a daily

basis to do almost exactly what I studied,” he says. “I’ve used some of my assessments as templates for my work. My boss has been very happy with it so what you guys taught me is really transferable.”

James says he was drawn to Future Skills Academy by the short holiday breaks which allowed him to finish within only two years. “The biggest take away is within two and a half years, I’ve been able to completely change industry role, have a qualification, an outlook, possibilities. I’m very happy to say that Future Skills will likely be the catalyst for something that will be a complete change in my life and circumstances.

For more detailed programme information, intake dates and entry requirements, please visit our website, www.futureskills.co.nz

Building Control and Surveying

Flexible programmes for those working at a Building Consent Authority or construction company undertaking regulatory duties.

IN EMPLOYMENT

NZ Certificate in Building Regulatory Environment (In employment) (Level 4)

Upskill in your administrative support role in the building industry by gaining a better understanding of building regulations and processes.

CREDITS: 60 credits

FEES: $3,608

DURATION: 20 weeks

WHO CAN APPLY: 18 years and above, NZ Citizens / Resident Visa holders, currently working at a Building Consent Authority or Construction company

CAMPUS: Blended Online*

This 20-week programme allows you to study while working in the field. It will arm you with skills in administration and support services to help building control operations and compliance processes in councils around the country.

NZ Diploma

in Building

Surveying

(In employment) (Level 6)

Keen to build your career in building surveying?

CREDITS: 240 credits

FEES: $7,216 per year ($14,432 total)

DURATION: 2 years

WHO CAN APPLY: 18 years and above, NZ Citizens / Resident Visa holders, currently working at a Building Consent Authority

CAMPUS: Distance learning

Build a career as a building consent processing officer, building inspector or property inspector and fit part-time study around working in the field. The two-year diploma boosts your job prospects in this fast-moving sector. Gain the skills to meet Regulation 18 of Building (Accreditation of Building Consent Authorities) Regulations 2006.

NZ Diploma in Building Surveying (Blended online) (Level 6)

Build a career as a building inspector, property inspector or a quality assurance role in a building environment.

CREDITS: 240 credits

FEES: $7,216 per year ($14,432 total)

DURATION: 3 years

WHO CAN APPLY: 18 years and above, NZ Citizens / Resident Visa holders

CAMPUS: Blended Online*

There is a high demand in Building Consent Authorities (BCAs) throughout NZ for capable building professionals who are up-to-date with current regulatory direction, code compliance requirements and building construction practice.

Gain the skills and the qualification to meet Regulation 18 of Building (Accreditation of Building Consent Authorities) Regulations 2006.

*The Blended Online mode of delivery entails a combination of live lectures delivered via webinar, self-directed learning and authentic work experience. You can be based in any part of New Zealand if you have a stable internet connection and are able to travel to a Building Consent Authority (BCA) for the authentic work experience.

SUCCESS STORY

Hairdresser reinvents herself as building consent officer

Tania Leach has switched the hair cutting shears for the Building Code. The former hairdresser has hung up her apron to review building consents at the Thames-Coromandel District Council.

“The building career path is one I never considered an option when I was at high school,” the building consent processing officer says. “Generally when you say building, you typically think of hammers, nails and blokes.” But Tania is on top of the world in her new career which she juggles with studying the NZ Diploma in Building Surveying (In employment) Level 6. “I thoroughly enjoy my job and love the constant learnings associated with the Building Act and Code.” She welcomes the professional development opportunities stretching ahead. “Hopefully that involves Level 7 with Future Skills Academy.”

Tania, 30, hails from a background in hospitality, hairdressing and working as a ground crew team leader for Qantas in Perth, Western Australia. After returning to New Zealand and starting a family, “I realised hairdressing was no longer a passion that would work in with family commitments,” the mother of three says.

Tania went on to become a vetting officer in the building administration team of the Thames Coromandel District Council. This sparked a fascination for the industry. “I developed a thirst for knowledge to understand the legislative requirements and reasons behind the tasks of my role.”

She seized the opportunity for a building consent processor cadetship. Tania then enrolled in our diploma because it aligned with the Regulation 18 and cadetship requirements of the BCA Accreditation Scheme for Building Consent Authorities. A highlight has been sharing the two-year learning journey with cohort colleagues performing similar roles, she says. “They have brought a variety of personal experiences that contribute to learning take-aways and create industry contacts which go beyond the course environment.”

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Romance entices Scottish woman to NZ building industry

Falling in love compelled Hazel Thelin to travel 18,390 km across the world to New Zealand. It also led to a career change for the former environmental scientist, now a Building Consent Processor. She studied the two-year NZ Diploma in Building Surveying (In Employment), while working at Tasman District Council.

Scotland-born Hazel settled in Nelson 18 years ago after meeting the love of her life, “a Kiwi bloke” at the London engineering firm where she worked. “I basically got swept off my feet and left half a world behind me - my home, family, friends and career,” she says.

“My first job in Nelson was draughting because I knew how to use draughting software and had a can-do attitude.” Hazel drew a large battleship marine fitout, ships systems, structures and even the engines.

She became a mother of two and launched part time engineering draughting support. She volunteered frequently as a parent helper until two years ago “when the lovely Dawn Rosie and Matt Feely hired me full-time as a Building Consent Processor.” As part of her contract, Hazel agreed to undertake regulation 18 diploma course training. So she turned to Future Skills Academy. “I have learned so much and have been given so much support and encouragement in training subsidised by the government due to the skill shortage.”

The programme has given a good grounding in building laws, regulations and compliance pathways, she says. Hazel relished learning about processing commercial buildings, going on inspections and gaining knowledge about fire compliance pathways. She is thriving in the building industry where she says everyone is down to earth. “I feel sorry for my colleagues as I’m not your typical BTO processor type, and with my accent there aren’t many straight faces listening to me every day!”

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Reading and Writing

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Graduate writes new career path

Julie Gu is celebrating a milestone after graduating from the English, Maths and Digital Skills programme. But her academic journey at Royal Oak campus does not stop there.

The solo mother is now forging ahead with the NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) (Level 4) with a strand in Mental Health and Addiction Support.

Julie, 43, says she is studying diligently to set a good example for her sons, aged seven and 10. “My boys are the reason and motivation for me to work hard.”

The Chinese student is also driven to give back to those who helped her in New Zealand and to achieve financial independence as soon as possible.

One of Julie’s support workers recommended studying at Future Skills Academy because the programme was free, she says. “Royal Oak campus is a very lovely place, making me feel right at home.”

She opted to study English, Maths and Digital Skills to prepare for a goal to learn about mental health. “In the beginning, I was not sure if I could cope with Level 4, so I entered Pary’s class to test my learning ability. I am very grateful to Pary who affirmed my efforts and believed that I would be able to finish my studies successfully. I was fortunate to have a good start in the class where I strengthened my confidence to take on the challenge of more difficult studies.”

Julie is relishing learning about mental health, a field she yearns to work in. “I respect this profession, their value for society and people.”

Student Services

If you need personal support, advice, or are experiencing something that is affecting your learning, please feel free to discuss any matter with your lecturer or a member of the Student Services and Student Support team.

Our student services offer a range of advice and resources to help you succeed in your studies, and feel supported while at Future Skills Academy.

Whether you need help with StudyLink applications, there’s an issue that’s affecting your study that you want to talk about, or you need guidance to organise your work/life balance, we’re here to help!

Join the dynamic Student Focus Group to make your voice heard and to bring about any changes you want to see on campus.

Student wellness

If you have serious concerns about someone’s immediate safety, phone 111 or take them to the Accident and Emergency Department (A&E) at your nearest hospital. Call your nearest hospital, your district health board’s psychiatric emergency service or mental health crisis assessment team. Remain with them and help them to stay safe until support arrives.

FOR URGENT HELP IN A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS contact the Community Mental Health Urgent Response team: Central Auckland 0800 800 717, South Auckland 09 261 3700

If you are pregnant while studying, you should seek advice from a Lead Maternity Carer and GP about continuing your studies.

We want students to be happy and to know where they can turn for help. Our staff are always available for a chat but if we are unable to provide the help you need, we will refer you to the right service. We encourage you to call the following services if you need extra support:

HELP LINES

Need to talk? 1737 – free call or text

> The Depression Helpline 0800 111 757

> Healthline 0800 611 116

> Lifeline 0800 543 354

> Samaritans 0800 726 666

> Youthline 0800 376 633

> Alcohol Drug Helpline 0800 787 797

Go here for a comprehensive list of help lines and mental health services.

TRANSPORT

We provide free transport from the Manukau Train Station and Homai Train Station to the campus in the mornings (between 8.30am and 9.00am) and from the campus to the station in the afternoon at 3.00pm (Monday to Thursday) and 12.30pm (Fridays).

PASTORAL CARE

Future Skills Academy is a safe environment where students are valued for their culture, personalities and talents. We provide pastoral care support for every learner. Talk to us any time about any issues that may be affecting your studies.

All conversations are private and confidential. We will support healthy emotional development and want students to feel a sense of security at campus to break down any barriers to learning. You will get to know your pastoral care specialist at your orientation.

Please feel free to discuss any matter with your tutor or our pastoral care specialists in our Student Support team. For more information email studentsuccess@futureskills.co.nz or phone 0800 888 001

Campus Services

FREE BREAKFAST CLUB

Future Skills Academy offers a free breakfast for students every morning in the student cafeteria. Come and enjoy some free kai and the great atmosphere with your classmates!

The breakfast menu varies from day to day, but includes hot drinks, cereal, toast and spreads – and you’re also welcome to bring your own breakfast!

Please feel free to discuss any matter with your tutor or a member of the Student Services and Student Support team. For more information email info@futureskills.co.nz or phone 0800 888 001.

STUDENT CAFETERIA

Future Skills has a fully-equipped student cafeteria on campus. Each includes the following:

> Free hot drink (coffee, tea and hot water)

> Free filtered water fountain

> Food and drink vending machines

> Student stove/ovens

> Toasters

> Microwaves

> Cups and cutlery

> Fridge

Learning Support

Future Skills Academy offers learning support services. These services ensure all students have an equal opportunity for success by addressing any barriers to learning.

As your success is crucial, we are constantly striving to see you supported academically by your tutor and peers. Group academic workshops allow you to learn about various academic requirements such as paraphrasing, assessment requirements and APA referencing.

IT support

Need help using your computer? We give students and staff basic IT support and training during the week (Monday and Tuesday) at our Manukau campus, and on Tuesday at Royal Oak. We teach learners how to use Microsoft Teams, how to navigate a computer and the net as well as how to use Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel. You can also contact itsupport@futureskills.co.nz for help.

Moodle

Moodle is your go-to online learning tool to make studying a lot easier. You can gain access to your programme material through Moodle anywhere you have a computer and an internet connection. Students can reach Moodle easily through the log-in button at www.futureskills.co.nz

Student Hub

How to apply

Step 1: How to apply

You can get the application form in either of these ways:

Fill out an online application form here

If you’re unable to apply online, please call us on 0800 888 001 or write to us at info@futureskills.co.nz and our student admissions team will be happy to assist you.

Step 2: Appointment to process your application

Your appointment to process your application is very important – and a great way for us to get to know you!

After you fill out the application form above or send us an enquiry, we will give you a call to talk about your study plans. Then, we will confirm our admissions appointment date, time and location. This appointment can be conducted in person, online or over the phone. We’ll also send you text and phone call reminders to make sure you remember your interview, or to notify you of any changes. Please read the Documentation section below to find out what you will need to bring to your admissions appointment.

If your application is successful:

You will be given an Offer Letter, including start and end dates, tuition fees for your programme (if applicable), as well as a Response Form for you to confirm acceptance of the offer. This Offer Letter may be presented in hard copy or sent to you electronically to sign or acknowledge.

If your application is unsuccessful:

You will be informed of the reason. Reasons may include that you have not supplied all the information that we require, or your application does not meet the entry requirements of the programme. We may be able to find you another suitable programme to enrol in.

Step 3: Your response

Once you sign or acknowledge the Offer Letter, you will be enrolled. We can assist you with your application for a student allowance to StudyLink if you wish.

Step 4: Payment of fees (does not apply to fee-free programmes)

If enrolled in a fee-paying programme, your enrolment is conditional upon receipt of the full tuition fees. Payment can be done to the Public Trust by electronic bank transfer, bank deposit, or by credit card.

If you are paying your fees with the help of a student loan, we recommend you arrange this immediately. We can assist you with your application to StudyLink if you wish.

Any scholarship or funding secured towards the qualification needs to be approved up front prior to commencement of the programme.

Step 5: You’re ready to study

Congratulations! You’re ready to study at Future Skills Academy. In the meantime, if you have any questions about your enrolment, please do not hesitate to contact our Student Services team.

Are you interested in enrolling in one of our programmes? Make sure you read the important information on this page, before filling out the online application form or the information request form.

Record of Prior Learning

You may have achieved credits before enrolling with Future Skills. Just let us know what you’ve studied previously, and we can confirm the credits you’ve achieved. In some cases, you may have already gained credits towards a qualification.

Documentation

Please bring the following documents with you, when you come for an enrolment interview:

> Birth certificate OR passport

> Proof of address. This is any official document you have received in the mail identifying you and your home address (e.g. bank statement or letter)

> Additional documentation may be required if you’re studying our Level 3, Level 4, or Level 6 programmes.

Please visit the relevant programme page for more information regarding documentation – or call us toll free on 0800 888 001

Entry information

Fee Paying Programmes

There are specific entry criteria for each of our Level 3, Level 4, or Level 6, fee paying programmes at our Manukau campus. Please visit the relevant programme page for more information regarding the entry information for these programmes – or call us toll free on 0800 888 001.

International Students

Please read the Auckland International Campus Terms & Conditions, if you are an international student interested in studying with us. These are the specific terms and conditions surrounding fees, the cancellation of a programme or course, withdrawals and/or refunds, and privacy.

Please also read Otago Polytechnic’s Terms & Conditions, as these also apply to international students.

Flourishing at Future Skills

Adriana Tuscia admits public speaking makes her feel sick to the stomach. But that hasn’t stopped her from leading the Student Council at Future Skills Academy.

The new chairperson is studying the NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Mental Health and Addiction Support Work) Level 4 at Royal Oak. “I am terrified of public speaking, and I quietly thought that maybe becoming a class student representative might be good for me to get in a little practice,” she says. When asked to introduce visitors at events, Adriana was forced to face her fears. “I just had to pretend I was someone else acting on my behalf.” Knowing some of her classmates and being surrounded by nice people also helps to ease the stage fright, she says.

When elected chairperson, “you could have knocked me over,” she says. “I have had staff, but I have never done anything like this.” However she is blossoming in the campus environment. Adriana, a fellow student, and tutor Dushmanta have been contemplating running nutrition workshops to support the academy’s healthy

eating days, she says. “I haven’t ever taught anything but thankfully the lockdown has given us a bit more time to get some stuff together. I was also thinking about finding out what the students thought may be important to learn as we go through our work placements.” The chairperson, who has a personal interest in Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, advocates more teaching about childhood trauma. “A lot of overseas research is pointing to its relevance in catching the early signs in children, how we take it into our adult life, coping with the hidden, often unconscious wounds that can have such negative impacts on our responses and actions.”

Adriana, 59, says she loved the campus as soon as she walked in with its orange walls, traditional decorations, welcoming and warm staff. But the ethnic inclusiveness impressed her the most. “The shared lunches leave us all astounded with the sheer diversity of food, racing to share recipes, learning special dances and generally hanging out for the next one!”

SUCCESS STORY

Enrolment terms & conditions

Domestic fee-paying students

FEES

Confirmation of enrolment will be provided in the form of an invoice. If you are paying your fees privately, i.e. not through a student loan, payment is due within 14 days of the date of the invoice and NO LATER than the start date of the courses enrolled. If you are applying for a student loan through StudyLink, we expect you to complete your application as soon as possible and NO LATER than the start date. Any student who wishes to dispute the fees due must do so within seven (7) working days of receiving the invoice. A request to review the fees or account balance must be made within this period, in writing to the Director of Domestic Operations, Future Skills Academy. At the discretion of Future Skills Academy, and with just cause, this period may be extended. Once the request is received, the review will be completed within seven (7) working days. Once the review is completed, any outstanding balance is due immediately. Failure to pay any invoice(s) by the due date means you will then be liable for all costs and expenses (including legal costs, debt collection agent fees, and this may affect your credit rating) which may be incurred in the recovery or attempted recovery of the overdue amount from you. Under these circumstances Future Skills Academy may give to, or obtain from, any relevant third party, information held about your personal or commercial credit arrangements. Academic results for a student will be withheld for any programme where fees or any other debt remains unpaid. A student will be prevented from graduating or receiving their award(s) until their debt has been paid in full. The student will also be prevented from re-enrolling in further courses of study.

TRANSFERS

Transfers are negotiated with the Programme Manager or Director of Domestic Operations. There are no penalties; however, there may be additional fees required or a refund may be due. Where a student loan has been used to pay fees, the refund will need to be returned to StudyLink and a new loan drawn down for the new programme.

WITHDRAWALS AND REFUNDS

Make sure you understand the refund policy before enrolling. If you want to leave your programme you must formally withdraw by filling out a Student Withdrawal Request Form FS045b, available from and returnable to Student Services. Withdrawal is confirmed from the date the form is received by Future Skills Academy and will be used when processing your withdrawal in the database and determining the amount of refund:

Before the start date of the courses enrolled

After Start Date and within 10% of the length of course enrolment

After Start Date and after 10% of the length of course enrolment

After Start Date, withdrawal due to academic or disciplinary procedures

Not Started 100% Nil

Started 100% less 10% or $500, which-ever is the lesser of the two

Started Nil Nil

Started Nil Nil

COMPASSIONATE CONSIDERATION

If you withdraw after 10% of the length of course enrolment, you may be eligible for a refund under compassionate consideration. Compassionate consideration may be considered for the following reasons:

> Medical, supported in writing by a health professional

> Work-related, supported by a letter from an employer

> Student Services will advise the result of the application for compassionate consideration.

NON ATTENDANCE

If you have more than three consecutive weeks of non-attendance in classes, or non-participation in required online activities associated with your programme, and we are unable to contact you, you will be withdrawn from the programme.

CANCELLATION

Enrolment in a programme is conditional upon and subject to sufficient numbers of students enrolling in the programme

PRIVACY OR PERSONAL INFORMATION

Future Skills Academy collects and stores information about students to comply with various statutes and/or regulations, to enable us to make decisions regarding your academic progress, and to provide you with evidence of your academic achievements. This information may be also shared with relevant departments at Future Skills Academy on a “need to know” basis, and is used to arrange appropriate support for students. After graduation your contact information is used for the graduate progression survey.

Where it is relevant, personal information may be disclosed to other agencies such as, but not limited to: the Ministry of Education, Audit New Zealand, New Zealand Qualifications Authority, Industry Training Organisations, industry licensing and registration bodies, other tertiary institutions and providers of work experience for students in courses with a practical component.

Students have the right to request to see and correct if necessary the information you have provided. If you wish to enquire about personal information held by Future Skills Academy please contact Student Services.

Please refer to Terms and Conditions page for further details.

DATE OF ADVICE OF WITHDRAWAL CLASSIFICA TION REFUND DUE (OF FEES PAID)

LESS ADMINISTRATION CHARGE

Careers

The world of work is changing and many professions are calling for people with social and emotional intelligence, critical thinking and problem solving attributes. Among the sought after employabillity skills are a positive attitude, communication, teamwork, self-management, willingness to learn, and resilience.

At Future Skills Academy, you not only learn skills but also practise them firsthand. Learners’ work placements often lead to opportunities for permanent employability after they graduate. Our academic staff support health programme graduates to move into further study or get a job. Our approachable teachers can help students with CV writing and provide job references. We organise visits from private and government recruitment agencies and the Dress for Success team to help you get prepared for employment. Our small classes result in more one-on-one time to develop the skills needed for your chosen career. Open your job prospects and make headway with Future Skills Academy.

EMPLOYABILITY RESOURCES

Wanting to land that all important job? Great CVs and cover letters will make you stand out from other applicants. Use these resources to beat your competitors in the job market. Click on the links below to see our resources.

> CV Builder will help you make a great CV which will get you noticed.

> How to write a cover letter employers will want to read.

> Looking for your next role? Here are some insightful job search tips

> Here’s what you need to know to break into the hidden job market.

> Preparing for a job interview? Here are some tips on how to answer common interview questions.

> Looking for work? Check out Student Job Search

Top employability skills can make the difference that lands you the job. These comprise the achievements, skills and personal attributes that make graduates more likely to find employment and to have successful careers.

Frequently asked questions

WILL I HAVE TO PAY TUITION FEES?

New Zealand and Australian citizens and resident visa holders can study some of our programmes without tuition fees.*

From 1 January 2018, tertiary education at Levels 3 and above have been free of fees for eligible first-time tertiary students. You may be able to get one year’s study Fees Free. Find out whether you’re eligible at www.feesfree.govt.nz

If you don’t know your NSN, call us for a chat. If you discover you aren’t eligible under the fees-free scheme, you may still be able to study without paying any fees. All our Level 1 and 2 and some Level 3 programmes are available without fees subject to different eligibility or scholarship conditions.

StudyLink can help pay for your study. But it is important to apply early to get everything sorted in time. StudyLink may be able to help you with compulsory course fees such as books, your living costs and other expenses such as disability or childcare. You can apply to StudyLink here if you need a student loan. If you need help with your application, we’re here to help.

*Please contact us to check your eligibility.

HOW DO I FIND OUT IF I’M ELIGIBLE TO ENROL?

On our website, www.futureskills.co.nz, you will find the eligibility criteria for each programme. If you would like to talk to the team, please reach out to us on 0800 888 001

I’M HERE IN NEW ZEALAND ON A WORK VISA, CAN I STUDY WITH FUTURE SKILLS ACADEMY?

If you are not a New Zealand or Australian citizen or a resident visa holder, visit www.futureskills.co.nz/international/ for the programmes available to you at our Auckland city campus. Unfortunately, courses at Manukau and Royal Oak campus are for permanent residents and citizens only.

WHEN IS THE TRAVEL ALLOWANCE PAID OUT TO STUDENTS?

This is paid out on the Monday night after your first week of attendance. You need to provide a current bank statement to the Student Services team at your interview. If a bank statement is not provided, then you will not receive any travel allowance until we have the statement. The allowance will be paid from the date we receive your bank statement.

DOES FUTURE SKILLS ACADEMY COLLECT STUDENTS FROM THEIR HOMES?

We provide free transport from the Manukau Train Station and Homai Train Station to the campus in the mornings (between 8.30am and 9.00am) and from the campus to the station in the afternoon at 3.00pm (Monday to Thursday) and 12.30pm (Fridays).

Contact us

Thinking of studying at Future Skills Academy?

Go to www.futureskills.co.nz and use our contact form. Whether you know what you want to learn or are unsure which programme is right for you, get in touch and we will get back to you within 48 hours.

DISCLAIMER: The information in this prospectus aims to provide an overview of what we offer. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy at the time of production, Future Skills Academy reserves the right to alter and amend information as well as withdraw programmes without notice. All programmes, fees and costs are approximate and subject to change.

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