Reviewed qualifications
[Ref] |
Version |
Qualification title |
Level |
Credits |
3225 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Sport, Exercise, and Leisure Operations (Level 3) |
3 |
40 |
3503 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Aquatics (Level 3) with strands in Pool Lifeguard, Swim and Water Safety Teacher, and Aquafitness Instructor |
3 |
40 |
3504 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Aquatic Treatment Systems (Level 4) |
4 |
60 |
3506 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Aquatics (Senior Pool Lifeguard) (Level 4) |
4 |
120 |
3507 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Aquatics (Specialised Swim and Water Safety Teacher) (Level 4) with strands in Early Childhood Swimmers, Adult Swimmers, Adaptive Aquatics, and Stroke Mechanics |
4 |
120 |
Review information
Qualification Developer |
Skills Active Aotearoa |
Reason for the review |
Scheduled review of qualifications |
Review date |
December 2021 |
Outcome date |
September 2021 |
Next review date |
September 2026 |
Summary of review and consultation process |
During 2021 Skills Active Aotearoa worked with key industry stakeholders and current users to review the qualifications listed above as part of a scheduled review, to ensure they were still fit for purpose and continue to meet industry needs. Input and feedback from key stakeholders was invited and incorporated into the review. The review and consultation activities were broken into a number of phases: · Internal review – feedback from consistency events, moderation activities, staff feedback, and anecdotal feedback; · Key stakeholder engagement – via email and/or face-to-face engagement; · Open public consultation – via the Skills Active website and newsletter lists; · Stakeholder endorsement of review outcomes – via email; · Internal approval for submission by Skills Active Senior Management Team (SMT). Feedback showed the qualifications continue to meet industry needs and expectations with minor updates required for clarity and to reflect current legislation and standards, and the current qualification document formatting. |
Main changes resulting from the review |
This review resulted in: · minor amendments to the qualifications to reflect current legislation and standards and NZQA formatting requirements. |
Review outcome
Reference |
Version |
Reviewed qualification |
Outcome category |
New qualification details/version (if applicable) |
3225 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Sport, Exercise, and Leisure Operations (Level 3) |
B-New version of qualification |
3225-2 |
3503 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Aquatics (Level 3) with strands in Pool Lifeguard, Swim and Water Safety Teacher, and Aquafitness Instructor |
B-New version of qualification |
3503-2 |
3504 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Aquatic Treatment Systems (Level 4) |
B-New version of qualification |
3504-2 |
3506 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Aquatics (Senior Pool Lifeguard) (Level 4) |
B-New version of qualification |
3506-2 |
3507 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Aquatics (Specialised Swim and Water Safety Teacher) (Level 4) with strands in Early Childhood Swimmers, Adult Swimmers, Adaptive Aquatics, and Stroke Mechanics |
B-New version of qualification |
3507-2 |
Qualification review outcome categories
Outcome |
Result |
Category |
No changes are identified to the qualification |
Qualification version number and NZQF ID remain the same. New review date is required. |
A |
Minor changes are identified to the qualification |
New version of qualification is required (NZQF ID remains the same). New review date is required. |
B |
Significant changes are required to the qualification |
New replacement qualification is required with a new NZQF ID. The existing qualification will expire. |
C |
The qualification is no longer required by industry |
The qualification will expire with no replacement. |
D |
Transition information
Reference |
Version |
Qualification title |
Last date of entry* |
Last date of assessment |
3225 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Sport, Exercise, and Leisure Operations (Level 3) |
N/A |
31 December 2022 |
3503 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Aquatics (Level 3) with strands in Pool Lifeguard, Swim and Water Safety Teacher, and Aquafitness Instructor |
N/A |
31 December 2022 |
3504 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Aquatic Treatment Systems (Level 4) |
N/A |
31 December 2022 |
3506 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Aquatics (Senior Pool Lifeguard) (Level 4) |
N/A |
31 December 2022 |
3507 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Aquatics (Specialised Swim and Water Safety Teacher) (Level 4) with strands in Early Childhood Swimmers, Adult Swimmers, Adaptive Aquatics, and Stroke Mechanics |
N/A |
31 December 2022 |
*only required for outcome category C or D
Any additional information
It is the intention of Skills Active Aotearoa that no existing trainee should be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. Any person who considers they are disadvantaged may appeal to:
Skills Active Aotearoa PO Box 2183 Wellington 6140
Telephone 0508 475 4557 Email info@skillsactive.org.nz
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