Full-time for two years

BPED1201 Developing Communication Kaupapa Korero Tahi

This course introduces students to effective basic communication skills for completing daily tasks and resolving everyday issues together with an acknowledgement and understanding of cultural diversity and Tikanga Maori.

BPED1202 Managing Everyday Living Kaupapa Kaiao Tahi

This course introduces students to effective skills in managing everyday situations, including the establishment of good routines and time management for achieving goals using aids such as digital devices.


BPED1203 Health and Wellbeing Kaupapa Hauora Tahi

This course introduces students to the concept of Hauora: achieving good social, physical, spiritual mental and emotional health.


BPED1204 Planning for Work Kaupapa Whaimahi Tahi

This course introduces students to a range of work-related skills and strategies used to plan and find work; and create an awareness of the rules, rights and responsibilities of employers and employees.

BPED1205 Responsible Citizenship Kaupapa Raraunga

This course introduces students to the concepts of being a responsible citizen through one’s own actions through the interaction with groups and communities including respecting and understanding cultural diversity as well as having an awareness of the importance of Te Tiriti O Waitangi in Aotearoa New Zealand.

BPED1206 Communication for Work Kaupapa Korero Rua

This course introduces students to basic communication skills for the workplace including respect and understanding of cultural diversity in working with others.

BPED1207 Health and Wellbeing for Work Kaupapa Hauora Rua

Health and Wellbeing for Work Kaupapa Hauora Rua 

This course builds on student knowledge of concepts of Hauora; relating to maintaining good social, physical, mental and emotional health in the workplace including the impact of digital devices on health in the workplace.



BPED1209 Preparing for Work Kaupapa Whaimahi Rua

This course prepares students for work placements, building on the development of a range of work-related skills and strategies for securing appropriate workplace opportunities and reinforces the rules, the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees in the workplace.

BPED1210 Work-Based Learning Tumahi

This course supports students in work-based learning experiences to apply appropriate attitudes and behaviours needed to be productive in the workplace and explores strategies needed to resolve issues within the rules of the work placement.

BPED1208 Managing Everyday Living for Work Kaupapa Kaiao Rua

This course builds on student knowledge and skills of maintaining good routines to meet work and safety commitments.