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The Tertiary Foundation Certificate gave Nikita a taste of university study, while developing her passion for teaching.
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Completing a Foundation Certificate has given Tomasi Vu a headstart when it comes to the first year of his Bachelor of Social Work.
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Louise says studying the Tertiary Foundation Certificate (Education and Social Work pathway) in South Auckland was the perfect stepping stone from school to university.
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