Field           Community and Social Services

 

Review of Recreation and Sport - Aquatics unit standard

 

Subfield

Domain

ID

Recreation and Sport

Recreation and Sport - Aquatics

25981

 

Skills Active Aotearoa has completed the review of the unit standard above.

 

Date new versions published                                                               October 2018

 

Planned review date                                                                              December 2023

 

Summary

 

The review of these unit standards was prompted by the outcomes of the mandatory review of qualifications, specifically the listing New Zealand Certificate in Aquatics (Senior Pool Lifeguard) (Level 4) [Ref: 3506].

 

Feedback from stakeholders was gathered through an open consultation process and used to guide the development of the industry training programme for the qualification above, and the development and review of the associated unit standards.

 

The reviewed unit standard was found to no longer be fit for purpose, nor aligned with outcomes listed in the new qualification, and so required amendment.

 

New unit standards were developed to meet industry needs for senior pool lifeguards.

 

Main changes

 

·         The title, guidance information, outcomes, performance criteria and range statements were amended to reflect current industry expectations.

·         Two new unit standards were developed.

 

The last date for assessment for superseded versions of the Category B reviewed standard is December 2020

 

Detailed list of unit standards – classification, title, level, and credits

 

All changes are in bold.

 

Key to review category

A

Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and the same version number

B

Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number

C

Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID

D

Standard will expire and not be replaced

 

Community and Social Services > Recreation and Sport > Recreation and Sport - Aquatics

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

 

25981

Manage water quality in a basic public pool

Maintain water quality in a basic public pool

4

10

B

31540

Supervise lifeguard operations in an aquatic environment

4

20

New

31541

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

4

10

New