Domain - Recreation and Sport - Core Skills
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Level 2
Describe the process of community development as a participant
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is 31 December 2026.
Version 4
18763 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe a community to which one belongs; describe issues, needs, and barriers in own community, and resources available within own community to address them; and describe the process of community development from own experience as a participant.
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Demonstrate knowledge of basic anatomy to the performance of a complex sport skill
Version 3
21649 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: the structure and function of the skeletal system, synovial joints, and muscular system in the human body; and how skeletal muscles work together to produce movement at the major joints involved in the performance of a complex sports skill.
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CMR 99
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Demonstrate knowledge of basic skills and rules at a beginner level for a sport
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 3
22769 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain the basic skills developed at a beginner level for a sport; and explain the basic rules applied at a beginner level for a sport.
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Describe benefits of participation in recreation in the local community
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is 31 December 2026.
Version 2
27299 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe: individual and community benefits of participation in recreation in the local community; and recreation activities available in the local community.
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Demonstrate and apply knowledge of environmentally sustainable work practices in a recreation workplace
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2
27301 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and resource efficiency in a recreation workplace; demonstrate knowledge of environmental legislation and regulations relevant to a recreation workplace; and identify opportunities to improve sustainability and resource efficiency in a recreation workplace.
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Access sources of information for use in recreation
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 6
8567 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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This unit standard is intended for a person working in recreation or people who wish to work in a recreation role. People credited with this unit standard are able to: access local, national, and international sources of information relevant to recreation; identify and link with information networks to facilitate recreation; and establish and maintain recreation information for professional use.
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Level 3
Identify and manage hazards and risks in relation to a recreation activity and environment
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 7 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 29848.
13377 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain the health and safety roles and responsibilities of an individual working in a recreation environment; demonstrate knowledge of the emergency policies and procedures of a recreation organisation; and identify and eliminate, isolate, or minimise hazards and risks associated with a recreation activity and environment.
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Demonstrate knowledge of injuries, injury prevention and risks and hazards associated with sport or recreation
Version 4
20673 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the types of injuries that may occur while participating in sport or physical recreation, their possible causes and methods for their prevention and/or minimisation; demonstrate knowledge of how to respond to common injuries for a selected sport or physical recreation; and describe hazards and risks related to a selected sport or physical recreation.
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CMR 99
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Explain stress and stress overload, and manage personal stress, in a sports situation
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 4
21639 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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This unit standard is designed primarily for people seeking to further develop their skills in a sports situation. People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain stress and the effects of stress overload on physiological and psychological wellbeing; explain causes of stress overload in sport and the impacts of stress on sporting performance; explain strategies for managing personal stress in a sports situation; and develop, implement, and monitor a plan for managing personal stress in a sports situation.
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Demonstrate professional behaviour in a recreation workplace
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2
27302 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe professional behaviour required in a recreation workplace; and behave professionally in a specified recreation workplace.
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Demonstrate understanding of barriers to inclusion for disabled people in a recreation setting
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2
27854 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe: how attitudes can disadvantage disabled people in a recreation setting; barriers to inclusion for disabled people in a recreation setting; and strategies for overcoming barriers to inclusion in a recreation setting.
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Describe, manage and evaluate personal health and wellbeing to participate in a specific recreation activity
Version 2
28511 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe personal health and wellbeing in relation to ability to undertake a specific recreation activity; manage own health and wellbeing to enable safe and effective participation in a specific recreation activity; and evaluate own health and wellbeing in terms of ability to participate in a specific recreation activity.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 99
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Demonstrate knowledge of a recreation workplace and its contribution to individuals and communities in New Zealand
Version 2
29847 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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This unit standard is intended for people who work, or wish to work in a recreation role. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of a recreation workplace and its contribution to individuals and communities in New Zealand.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 99
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of the health and safety procedures and practices in a recreation workplace
Version 2 This unit standard replaced unit standard 13377.
29848 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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This unit standard is intended for people who work, or wish to work in a recreation role. People credited with this unit standard are able to explain roles and responsibilities for safe working practices in a recreation workplace; and demonstrate knowledge of health and safety management in a recreation workplace.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 99
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Demonstrate knowledge of professional practice in a recreation workplace
Version 2
29849 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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This unit standard is intended for people who work, or wish to work in a recreation role. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of professional practice in a recreation workplace.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 99
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Operate professionally in a recreation workplace
Version 2
29850 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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This unit standard is intended for people who work in a recreation role. People credited with this unit standard are able to operate professionally in a recreation workplace.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 99
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Apply safe work procedures and practices in a recreation workplace
Version 2
29851 Unit Standard 10 Credits
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This unit standard is intended for people who work in a recreation role. People credited with this unit standard are able to apply safe work procedures and practices in a recreation workplace.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 99
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Demonstrate knowledge of the industry and rules for a selected sport
Version 1
31384 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of key organisations within a selected sport; and explain the rules and formats for a selected sport.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 99
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Demonstrate knowledge of recreation
Version 6
6896 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe: recreation with reference to work, activities and contexts; recreation participation in New Zealand; and the benefits of participation in recreation for an individual and society.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 99
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Monitor and promote client security, comfort, enjoyment, and learning in recreation
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 6
7016 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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This unit standard is intended for a person working in a recreation facility. People credited with this unit standard are able to: monitor conditions in order to maintain security, comfort, enjoyment, and learning in recreation activities; maintain the environmental conditions within a recreation facility; describe hazards within a recreation facility and a practical response to them; handle complaints, enquiries, and feedback from clients in accordance with facility policy and procedures; and describe process in relation to reporting issues that impact adversely on clients, facility operation, and/or staff.
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Maintain condition and efficient use of recreation facility and equipment
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 6
7017 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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This unit standard is intended for a person working in a recreation facility. People credited with this unit standard are able to: monitor facility and equipment using established routines; carry out routine cleaning, adjustment, and repair procedures; and remove defective areas and equipment items from use, and report faults.
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Maintain security and deal with emergencies in recreation facilities
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 6
7018 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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This unit standard is intended for a person working in a recreation facility. People credited with this unit standard are able to describe the security and emergency needs and procedures of a facility, and follow established facility security and emergency procedures.
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Level 4
Demonstrate knowledge of recreation and sport in New Zealand, and the impact of trends and issues
Version 4 This unit standard replaced unit standard 6897 and unit standard 6898.
25079 Unit Standard 12 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain the characteristics and role of recreation and sport in New Zealand; describe trends and explain their impact on recreation and sport; and explain contemporary issues that impact on recreation and sport in New Zealand.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 99
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Maintain currency and professionalism in the recreation industry
Version 1
31147 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to maintain currency and professionalism in the recreation industry.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 99
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Examine the implications that concepts of culture have for recreation
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 6
6899 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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This unit standard is intended for a person working in a recreation role. People credited with this unit standard are able to examine: a culture in terms of societal characteristics; how culture shapes individual and collective identity; and the implications that concepts of culture have for recreation policy and provision.
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Data as at 16 May 2025