Communication: Literacy for Life, Work & Study

Develop literacy skills to meet (or exceed) Step 4 of the Literacy and Numeracy for Adults Assessment Tool (LNAAT)


Quick Facts

Locations

UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North

Dates

Palmerston North

13 Oct 2026 - 15 Dec 2026


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Duration

10 weeks part-time.


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Domestic Fees
Nil fees

* Fees-free

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Overview

This course enables learners to practice communication skills to participate effectively in work, study, or in the community, including reading, writing, speaking and listening.

Develop strategies to improve reading comprehension, and practice writing for a variety of different purposes, including interpreting job advertisements and responding to them. You will also learn how to be an effective communicator in conversations – one to one and group.

Course Hours

This programme runs for 10 weeks.

Per week, your learning will include 2 hours of class time.

Timings are:

Palmerston North

Starting 13 Oct 2026: Tuesdays, 1 - 3pm

Advice And Guidance

Note that you will need to provide any verified documents in person, via post or email.