Domain - Recreation and Sport - Aquatics

Domain - Recreation and Sport - Aquatics

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Level 2

Demonstrate knowledge of microbiology and perform calculations relevant to water quality in a public pool
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3

25982 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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This unit standard is intended for people working in a public pool. People credited with this unit standard are able to: identify microbiology related to pool water quality, and perform calculations applicable to pool water quality in a public pool.

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Level 3

Monitor pool water quality and store pool water treatment chemicals

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Version 5 This unit standard replaced unit standard 16252.

20046 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe a public pool; monitor pool water treatment processes and related systems; monitor pool water quality in a public pool; and handle and store pool water treatment chemicals.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Create a swim teaching environment that is supportive of learning
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 4

22299 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: establish and maintain a safe physical environment to undertake swim teaching; and meet the safety needs of participants within the pool environment.

Standard-setting body:

Skills Active Aotearoa Limited

Develop and maintain water confidence in non-swimmers
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 4

22300 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to develop and maintain water confidence in non-swimmers.

Standard-setting body:

Skills Active Aotearoa Limited

Develop beginner swimmers' propulsion techniques using the components of swimming strokes
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 4

22301 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: determine competence and learning needs of participants developing propulsion techniques; and develop beginner swimmers'' techniques for floating, gliding, and sculling.

Standard-setting body:

Skills Active Aotearoa Limited

Develop water safety and survival skills
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 2

27498 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: determine competency and learning needs of participants developing water safety and survival skills; develop water safety and survival skills; review and adapt teaching techniques; assess and record water safety and survival skill development of individual learners.

Standard-setting body:

Skills Active Aotearoa Limited

Demonstrate knowledge of aquatic supervision and rescue techniques in an aquatic facility
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 2

27540 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain the roles and responsibilities of a pool lifeguard; explain aquatic supervision techniques; explain aquatic rescue techniques; demonstrate the aquatic rescue of a conscious casualty in an aquatic facility; demonstrate the aquatic rescue of an unconscious casualty in an aquatic facility; demonstrate aquatic rescue techniques for a casualty with a suspected spinal injury in an aquatic facility.

Standard-setting body:

Skills Active Aotearoa Limited

Supervise customers and maintain safety at an aquatic facility
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 2 This unit standard replaced unit standard 5684.

27541 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain the roles and responsibilities of an employee at an aquatic facility; explain factors that contribute to safety problems in an aquatic facility; and monitor customer behaviour and promote compliance with aquatic facility safety rules.

Standard-setting body:

Skills Active Aotearoa Limited

Instruct an Aquafitness class

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Version 3

27710 Unit Standard 9 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of aquatic exercise environments; and instruct an Aquafitness class.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Operate professionally and promote safe, enjoyable experiences in an aquatic facility

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Version 2

30122 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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People credited with this standard are able to: operate professionally; demonstrate knowledge of supervision techniques; and promote safe and enjoyable experiences, in an aquatic facility.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Recognise and respond to simulated emergencies and apply rescue techniques as a pool lifeguard in an aquatic facility

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Version 2

30123 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this standard are able to: describe the roles and responsibilities of a pool lifeguard in an aquatic facility; demonstrate knowledge of aquatic facility supervision and scene assessment; recognise and respond to simulated aquatic emergencies; recognise and respond to a simulated out-of-water medical emergency; recognise and respond to a casualty with a suspected spinal injury; and interact with team members, casualty, bystanders and emergency services during a simulated emergency.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Supervise customers and maintain safety as a pool lifeguard in an aquatic facility

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Version 2

30124 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this standard are able to supervise customers as a pool lifeguard in an aquatic facility and maintain safety through compliance with the aquatic facility''s procedures for managing health and safety risks.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Plan, deliver and review swimming and water safety lessons

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Version 2

30125 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan swimming and water safety lessons; create and maintain a safe, supportive learning environment; deliver lessons to develop swimming and water safety skills that progress swimmers; and review teaching strategies and lesson plans to improve teaching practice.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Plan and review Aquafitness classes in an aquatic facility

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Version 2

30126 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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People credited with this standard are able to: plan Aquafitness classes; and review the delivery of Aquafitness classes to improve own practice.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Perform calculations relevant to water quality in a public pool and spa pool

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Version 1

31986 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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This unit standard is intended for people working in a public pool or spa pool. People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the SI units relevant to pool water quality in a public pool and spa pool, and perform calculations applicable to pool water quality in a public pool and spa pool.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Level 4

Manage water quality in a complex public pool
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard replaced unit standard 5692 and unit standard 5693.

25980 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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This unit standard is intended for people working in a complex public pool and who are responsible for the quality of the water. People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe pool water treatment and related equipment; operate pool equipment for water quality; test water quality and interpret the results; carry out corrective procedures to ensure water quality; and explain planned preventative maintenance in relation to pool water treatment equipment, in a complex public pool.

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Maintain water quality in a basic public pool

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Version 4 This unit standard replaced unit standard 18339.

25981 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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This unit standard is intended for people working in a basic public pool and who are responsible for the water quality. People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe pool water treatment and related equipment; monitor and operate pool equipment for maintaining pool water quality; monitor pool water quality and interpret the results; carry out corrective procedures to ensure pool water quality; handle and store pool water treatment chemicals; and explain planned preventative maintenance in relation to pool water treatment equipment, in a basic public pool.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Lead a simulated major emergency response in an aquatic facility
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 2

27499 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to, in an aquatic facility: explain the responsibilities of a lead emergency responder, evaluate a major emergency and determine the appropriate response, direct and coordinate a team response to a simulated major emergency, coordinate use of bystanders in a simulated major emergency, and demonstrate procedures for reporting and recording major incidents.

Standard-setting body:

Skills Active Aotearoa Limited

Recognise and respond to a simulated emergency in an aquatic facility
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 2 This unit standard replaced unit standard 5685.

27542 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to, in an aquatic facility: recognise and explain signs of people in difficulty; apply aquatic rescue techniques in response to a simulated emergency in the water; assist in the rescue of a casualty with a suspected spinal injury using a simulated emergency situation; explain when and how bystanders might be used in an emergency situation; communicate with emergency services and provide post-emergency care following an emergency; and explain and demonstrate incident reporting and recording.

Standard-setting body:

Skills Active Aotearoa Limited

Apply aquatic supervision techniques in an aquatic facility
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 2 This unit standard replaced unit standard 5686.

27543 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: control hazards and risks associated with an aquatic facility; apply supervision techniques to maintain safety in an aquatic facility; and promote customer compliance with the safety rules in an aquatic facility.

Standard-setting body:

Skills Active Aotearoa Limited

Plan, deliver and evaluate adaptive aquatic education programmes for learners with additional needs

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Version 2

31148 Unit Standard 30 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan and deliver adaptive aquatic education programmes to develop confidence, aquatic skills, water safety, and inclusion for learners with additional needs; and evaluate the delivery and implementation of adaptive aquatic education programmes.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Plan, deliver and evaluate specialised aquatic education programmes for adult learners

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Version 2

31149 Unit Standard 30 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan and deliver specialised aquatic education programmes to develop confidence, swimming, and water safety in adult learners; and evaluate the delivery and implementation of the specialised aquatic education programmes.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Plan, deliver and evaluate specialised aquatic education programmes for early childhood learners

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Version 2

31150 Unit Standard 30 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan and deliver specialised aquatic education programmes to develop confidence, aquatic skills and water safety in early childhood learners; and evaluate the delivery and implementation of the specialised aquatic education programmes.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Plan, deliver and evaluate specialised aquatic education programmes to improve stroke techniques and performance

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31151 Unit Standard 30 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan and deliver specialised aquatic education programmes to improve stroke techniques and the performance of swimmers; and evaluate the delivery and implementation of specialised aquatic education programmes.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Maintain customer engagement, service and safety in an aquatic environment

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Version 2

31243 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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This unit standard is designed for people working in an aquatic environment who have responsibility for delivering services and outcomes. They may have staff reporting to them but this is not a requirement of the standard. People credited with this unit standard are able to: maintain customer engagement and service; and maintain customer safety through the review and application of health and safety legislation, policies and procedures, in an aquatic environment.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Lead a pool lifeguard team and supervise lifeguard operations in an aquatic environment

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Version 2

31540 Unit Standard 20 Credits

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People credited with this standard are able to: lead a pool lifeguard team; coordinate plans for lifeguard shifts; supervise staff to ensure duties are carried out in line with the shift plan; complete post-shift requirements; and evaluate own performance as a leader of a pool lifeguard team, in an aquatic environment.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of the role and responsibilities of a senior pool lifeguard

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31541 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of the role and responsibilities of a senior pool lifeguard.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Manage major emergency responses in an aquatic facility

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Version 2

31912 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of potential major emergencies arising from incidents at aquatic facilities, and related risk management strategies; explain the purpose and key procedural requirements that relate to leading a major emergency response; manage a major emergency response at an aquatic facility; and complete post-incident procedures and contribute to the review of major emergency response processes and procedures at an aquatic facility.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of pool water treatment for public pools and spa pools

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Version 1

31985 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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This unit standard is intended for people working in a public pool or spa pool. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: pool water treatment and related equipment; and organisms, control measures and monitoring relevant to water quality, for public pools and spa pools.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Manage water quality in a complex public pool and spa pool

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31987 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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This unit standard is intended for people working in a complex public pool or spa pool and who are responsible for the quality of the water. People credited with this unit standard are able to: monitor pool water quality, interpret the results, and identify ways to make improvements; carry out corrective procedures to ensure water quality; demonstrate knowledge of technical vocabulary and documentation for hazardous substances used to ensure water quality in a complex public pool and spa pool; describe precautions relating to the storage and handling of hazardous substances used to ensure water quality in a complex public pool and spa pool; and communicate with stakeholders regarding pool water quality, in a complex public pool and spa pool.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Monitor and manage water treatment processes and equipment in a complex public pool and spa pool

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Version 1

31988 Unit Standard 25 Credits

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This unit standard is intended for people working in a complex public pool or spa pool and who are responsible for the quality of the water. People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe equipment operations for water treatment systems; monitor and manage water treatment processes and equipment; and carry out maintenance processes for equipment in water treatment systems, in a complex public pool and spa pool.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of, and assess, pool risk management plans for water quality

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31989 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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This unit standard is intended for people working in a public pool or spa pool and who are responsible for the quality of the water. People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of pool risk management plans for water quality; and assess a pool risk management plan and recommend potential improvements.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Level 5

Develop and implement plans for maintaining a safe aquatic facility
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 6

5687 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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This unit standard is intended for a person working in a recreation facility in a supervisory or managerial role. People credited with this unit standard are able to: evaluate the hazards and risks associated with a specific aquatic facility; develop and implement a plan to eliminate, isolate, or minimise the hazards and risks associated with a specific aquatic facility; develop an emergency action plan for a specific aquatic facility and conduct a simulated emergency response according to the plan; and evaluate the effectiveness of the risk management and emergency action plans in a specific aquatic facility.

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Develop plans and procedures to manage the plant and equipment of a public swimming pool
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 6

5694 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: develop systems for the routine cleaning, maintenance, and repair of public swimming pool plant and equipment; develop safe practices for the operation of public swimming pool plant and equipment; organise cleaning and maintenance supplies and services for public swimming pool plant and equipment; and develop and implement procedures for the repair and replacement of the plant and equipment of a public swimming pool.

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Plan and establish procedures to manage the plant of a recreation facility
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 6

7019 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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This unit standard is intended for a person working in a recreation facility in a supervisory or managerial role. People credited with this unit standard are able to: allocate space for plant; establish and maintain space and plant layouts to meet client and facility needs; establish systems for cleaning, maintaining, repairing, and replacing plant; establish safe practices for the use and movement of plant; plan to meet facility plant needs; and establish client and staff feedback procedures concerning plant.

Standard-setting body:

Skills Active Aotearoa Limited

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